--- title: "The Salchendorf Miner's Trail" url: "https://www.siegen-wittgenstein.info/en/tour/the-salchendorf-miners-trail" description: "The starting point of the miner's trail is the show mine Wodanstolln, where you can get closer to the topic of mining with a guided tour. From here, we head to the Pfannenberg with its 20m high observation tower, which is the highest point of the route. First, the trail goes for a while through the village. Afterwards, we follow the signs through the forest, past a spring, and over several disused mines to the summit. At various points along the path, there are QR codes that give you even more information about the individual locations. On the way back, we walk past a mine entrance and return to the show mine on the other side of the village." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3586471/cabba4e39449d267ce554abc981c8fad749928366a1deb101d3edfc6b1c17979/bersicht-wodanstolln-eingangsbereich.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Siegen Wittgenstein > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX ShareBookmark Bookmark The Salchendorf Miner's Trail ============================= - 8.34 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Regional hiking trail Übersicht Wodanstolln Eingangsbereich - 2:20 h - 8.34 km - 210 m - 211 m - 281 m - 490 m - 209 m - - Start: Show mine Wodanstolln - Destination: Show mine Wodanstolln On this adventure path, you learn everything about the mining history of Salchendorf, as well as about iron ore mining, transport techniques, and smelting methods to produce pig iron. The starting point of the miner's trail is the show mine Wodanstolln, where you can get closer to the topic of mining with a guided tour. From here, we head to the Pfannenberg with its 20m high observation tower, which is the highest point of the route. First, the trail goes for a while through the village. Afterwards, we follow the signs through the forest, past a spring, and over several disused mines to the summit. At various points along the path, there are QR codes that give you even more information about the individual locations. On the way back, we walk past a mine entrance and return to the show mine on the other side of the village. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Show mine Wodanstolln - Visitor mine - Historic site Destination Destination Show mine Wodanstolln Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the show mine Wodanstolln, we start heading south past the mine dog and a cable car. We walk along the main street for a short distance to the next opportunity to turn right. At the next two intersections, we keep left and then walk straight ahead over Hindenburgplatz. Now we turn right onto the path into nature. We follow the signs up to the Pfannenberg. Here we enjoy the view, then retrace a small part of the same path before immediately turning left to follow the trail to Salchendorf. On Arbachstraße, we return to the starting point. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment - Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover - sturdy and comfortable footwear - weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers - if needed, telescopic poles - sun and rain protection - provisions and drinking water - first aid kit - pocket knife - mobile phone - if needed, headlamp - maps Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A45 exit Wilnsdorf, L722 to Salchendorf. Read more **Parking**Parking lot directly at the show mine Wodanstolln. Read more **Public transportation**Bus R22, R23 or R24 to the Salchendorf Kolonie stop, then on foot to the show mine. Read more Author Julia Hartung Organization Südliches Siegerland License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Be sure to plan your hike so that you can visit the show mine! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Visitor mine - Historic site - Adventure pool - Tours 39.43 km - Regional hiking trail 3.43 km - Regional hiking trail 8.21 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Arbachstraße 57290 Neunkirchen Download GPX file - -