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On the Köhlerlehrpfad (Charcoal Burning Trail) around Sosa

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On the Köhlerlehrpfad (Charcoal Burning Trail) around Sosa

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On the Köhlerlehrpfad (Charcoal Burning Trail) around Sosa

03:19

12.0km

210m

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The circular hike takes you along the charcoal burner's path around Sosa and offers wonderful views of the charcoal burner's village.

To this day, one of humanity's oldest craft techniques can be experienced up close in Sosa. The circular hike along the charcoal burner's path around Sosa takes you along…

by Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e.V.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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483 m

View of Sosa

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Beautiful place in the Ore Mountains. If you like hiking and cycling or are looking for peace and quiet, this is the right place for you.

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1.03 km

Hanggraben Hiking Trail

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One of the most beautiful hiking trails and at every bank you have wonderful views that are worth enjoying.

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2.02 km

Obstbaumsteig Sosa

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The Sosa Fruit Tree Trail presents 50 different types of fruit that are particularly suitable for cultivation in the region. The aim of the nature conservation association that launched this …

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8.00 km

Kneipp Facility and Rest Area

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Beautiful Kneipp facility with fresh mountain water and several benches.

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10.3 km

Frölich Tunnel Sosa

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The history of the Frölich-Stolln goes back to 1870, and the first ores were brought to light seven years later. Bismuth and cobalt ores were mainly mined. However, in 1883 …

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11.8 km

Sosa Charcoal Experience

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Here you can learn a lot about the charcoal-burning trade and there is also a snack bar with small dishes (bockwurst, roster, solyanka, chips and currywurst) and drinks! 👍🏻

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12.0 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.13 km

4.21 km

1.56 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

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7.35 km

1.81 km

1.53 km

579 m

458 m

296 m

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

13°C

55 %

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Comments

March 16, 2025,Köhlerweg / rund um Sosa

Today we went for a hike around the town of Sosa. The Charcoal Burners' Trail is a circular trail and well signposted. Along the way, there are many beautiful views of the town and the surrounding countryside. Interpretive panels provide information about the history of charcoal burning.

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October 8, 2024,Wandern im Erzgebirge – Auf dem Köhlerlehrpfad rund um Sosa

ᵂᴱᴿᴮᵁᴺᴳ Can it really be that I'm already on my third (and therefore last 😢) day of hiking in the Ore Mountains? I also can't believe two other facts:

1) The fog is drifting away and making room for the sun! 🥹 Although I really enjoyed the mystical atmosphere in the forest, it is of course just as nice to …

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October 9, 2022,Köhlerweg Nr. 2

Today I hiked the Köhlerweg near Sosa again. The first time I wasn't so lucky with the weather, but today it was great☀️

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May 1, 2025,🇩🇪 Erzgebirge > Köhlerweg Sosa mit Abstecher zur Talsperre Sosa

"The circular hike on the Charcoal Burners' Trail around Sosa leads past historic charcoal kiln sites and offers magnificent panoramic views of the idyllic charcoal burning village."
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The trail is very varied, sometimes through the forest, but also stretches across open meadows with great views and many informative panels about the surrounding …

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November 16, 2025,Auf dem Köhlerweg rund um Sosa

Start at the free parking lot in the village. Then head uphill to the starting point of the charcoal burner's trail. A fantastic, varied circular route around Sosa with interesting information panels about charcoal burning and other related trades. Enjoy beautiful views of Sosa and the surrounding area along the way. Highly recommended.

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May 14, 2023,Köhlerweg Sosa

Today we walked the Köhlerweg near Sosa. And what can I say: for me one of the top ten rounds in the Ore Mountains. At the beginning a fee. Parking lot but then a great way around Sosa with a lot of history and even more nature. You can only stop off at the beginning or end of the tour, …

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October 31, 2024,Auf dem Köhlerlehrpfad rund um Sosa

A recommended hike in the Ore Mountains with refreshment stops.

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July 26, 2021,Rundherum um Sosa - Der Köhlerweg

On tour together with Wandertino!

Actually it should be the 12 apostles in the Franconian Forest, but the weather report for the afternoon hours predicted rain and thunderstorms. And so it went to the tranquil Sosa on the Köhlerweg.
From the parking lot for the hikers we went towards the center and immediately after the first houses we turned into …

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January 27, 2023

The circular hike takes you along the charcoal burner's path around Sosa and offers wonderful views of the charcoal burner's village.
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To this day, one of humanity's oldest craft techniques can be experienced up close in Sosa. The circular hike along the charcoal burner's path around Sosa takes you along

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July 2, 2024

The Charcoal Burner's Trail is one of the Heart Trails, the most beautiful day hikes in the Ore Mountains. It meets all the criteria for nature and offers, among other things, numerous trails and interesting insights into the charcoal burning craft.
Further information can be found at erzgebirge-tourismus.de/herzwege﻿

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On the Köhlerlehrpfad (Charcoal Burning Trail) around Sosa

View of Sosa

Hanggraben Hiking Trail

Obstbaumsteig Sosa

Kneipp Facility and Rest Area

Frölich Tunnel Sosa

Sosa Charcoal Experience

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