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GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte

Germany is rich in geologically interesting areas. The area between Freiberg, Dippoldiswalde and Dresden offers such an immense variety of geological features that it has been fascinating scientists, locals and visitors for centuries. Designating this region as GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte (i.e. Geopark in the Centre of Saxony) is the ideal starting point for securing these values and making them accessible to all. After all, it is here, that geological history, nature, culture and environmental education come to life!

(National) Geoparks in Germany

Image source: Alfred Wegener Foundation, as of 01/2020, revised Ö GRAFIK

 

 

Rocks are everywhere on our planet. No wonder, since the crust of our earth is up to 70 kilometers thick and composed of various elements.

Some regions, however, are unique for their particular geological importance. In those areas GEOPARKS are established.

Geological rarities and the beauty of the landscape invite visitors to explore the past of planet earth and to better understand the interrelations between geology, nature and life.

There are currently 17 certified National GEOPARKs in Germany. GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte now is applying for the title.

Mission

We aim at giving the region around the center of Saxony and its characteristic geological and cultural heritage a boost, to use it creatively and develop it with a view to the future.

First and foremost, the focus is on raising awareness for a specific regional identity as well as for the beauty and singularity of this stretch of land called “home” to many. While aiming for certification, GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte adheres to the guiding principle of sustainability and its meaning for the region. The GEOPARK intends to make the geological treasures come to life and to care for their protection and sustainable exploration.

2022 Certification as National GEOPARK of Germany
2021 GEOPARK management concept
2020 Study on GEO info points and GEO portals as well as drawing up a geotope management plan; purchase of the GEO mobile
2019 Creation of two full-time jobs for project managers; training of GEOPARK-Rangers
2018 Completion of the GEOPARK development concept
2016 First Application for Funding
2015 Establishment of the Association “GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte e.V.” and first on-site walk around the area by the Alfred-Wegener-Foundation. The „Path of Saxony’s Rocks“ comes into existence.
2001 The vision of a GEOPARK in the region is born.

Up to now, the following municipalities have joined the cooperation under the roof of the GEOPARK:
City of Wilsdruff | city of Tharandt | city of Freital | Dorfhain | Klingenberg | city of Rabenau | Halsbrücke | city of Dippoldiswalde and Bobritzsch-Hilbersdorf.

How to reach us

By car ...
… via the Autobahn A4 (exit 77a Wilsdruff) and A17 (exit 2 Dresden-Gorbitz) and Bundesstraßen B170, B171 and B173

By train ...
… with the regional trains RE 3 or RB 30 from Chemnitz Central Station with the suburban train S 3 or the regional train RB 30 from Dresden Central Station

Contact us at

GEOPARK Sachsens Mitte e.V.
Talstraße 7
01738 Dorfhain
Germany

Phone (+49) (0)35055 696820

kontakt@geopark-sachsen.de

www.geopark-sachsen.de