Elterlein: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Elterlein
The town of Elterlein is situated on a high plateau above the surrounding valleys of the Schlangenbach and Schwarzbach rivers. The town's development is closely linked to mining and the historic routes through the Ore Mountains.
If you are specifically looking for accommodation for a stay in Elterlein, you can focus your search on this town.
History
Elterlein grew in importance through silver mining in the second half of the 15th century. The town developed along the historic Salt Road between Halle and Prague. The waterways in Elterlein's valleys also supported hammer mills, smelters and mills from an early stage.
The former Elterlein railway station is a testament to the town's later transport and local history. Including its goods shed and ancillary buildings, it is classified as a historic railway ensemble of architectural and transport-historical significance.
Culture
St. Lawrence Church in Elterlein was consecrated in 1481. Its 57-metre-high south tower was consecrated in 1891. From the tower gallery, there are views across the landscape of the mountain ridges.
The Barbara Uttmann monument is located in Elterlein's market square.
Nature
The Hermannsdorf Meadows are considered Saxony's oldest protected area. Rare flora and fauna can be found there. In the district of Schwarzbach, the European bird sanctuary at Richterwald and the Schwarzbach Valley natural monument are also part of the local landscape.
Local visitor attractions in the district of Schwarzbach also include a European bison enclosure. Marked hiking and cycling trails lead from Schwarzbach to the organ pipes on Scheibenberg, Schwarzenberg Castle and the visitor mine in Waschleithe.
Hiking Trails
The “Around Hermannsdorf” hiking trail offers views of the peaks of the Upper Ore Mountains. From the district of Hermannsdorf, Schlettau Castle and Geyer can be reached on foot.
The “Great Panoramic Tour around Elterlein” is a hike offering numerous panoramic views of the ridge mountains. It passes through Schatzenstein, Friedrich-August-Höhe, Elterlein and Hermannsdorf.
Bus route 441 runs directly through Elterlein; there is a stop at the market square.
For the higher-level travel overview: Erzgebirgskreis.
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