The best MTB trails around Weer

Following in the Miners' Footsteps / Schwaz Silver Mine The silver mine is "the must-see attraction in Tyrol." 85% of the world's mined silver came from this mine, which extends deep into the mountain. After descending 800 meters on the mine train, a breathtaking underground world awaits you. You'll follow in the footsteps of the miners and experience the hardships they endured 500 years ago to extract copper and silver. One of the highlights is the famous Schwaz waterwheel, installed in 1556 to pump out the mine water – it was considered a true marvel of engineering at the time. Text / Source: Schwaz Silver Mine, Alte Landstraße 3a, Schwaz https://www.silberbergwerk.at/

Schwaz Silver Mine The Schwaz Silver Mine – Following in the Footsteps of the Miners "The mother of all mines," the largest silver mine of the late Middle Ages, is located in Schwaz, Tyrol. Up to 10,000 miners searched for and found silver and copper here 500 years ago, making the town of Schwaz the largest mining metropolis in the world! Discover breathtaking insights into bygone eras – the silver mine will be an unforgettable excursion! Text / Source: Schwaz Silver Mine, Alte Landstraße 3a, Schwaz https://www.silberbergwerk.at/

Town Hall / Trading House, Schwaz The Schwaz Town Hall, built in 1970, was originally constructed between 1500 and 1509 by the Stöckl family of industrialists. After their bankruptcy, it was acquired in 1563 by the Tyrolean sovereign. From then on, it served as the seat of the mining authority. Following the decline of mining in Schwaz, the building was sold to the merchant Bartholomäus Penz. He commissioned Christoph Anton Mayr to paint the facade in 1760. In 1916, Ludwig Penz created the bronze figure of Georg von Frundsberg on the right corner of the building. Text / Source: Silberregion Karwendel Tourism Association, Schwaz https://silberregion-karwendel.com/de/ https://qr.schwaz.at/hauserverzeichnis/rathaus-schwaz/

In winter, the Kellerjochbahn chairlift takes you up to the Hecherhaus at 1,887 meters. There, you can stop for a bite to eat, stay overnight, or even start your snow adventure right away. You can find more information about the inn on its website: https://www.hecherhaus.at/.

The Nonsalm is an alpine pasture in a sunny location at 1,785 meters. Since the wooden huts are closed in winter, the view from one of the benches promises pure relaxation and tranquility. For those looking for something a little more exciting, you can also whizz down the toboggan run from here.

Nice little old town, opportunities for a break.

some cows are still on the pasture

The characteristic architecture of the town hall testifies to a late Gothic style. A special feature of the town hall is its painted façade, which features elaborate decorations and frescoes. The inner courtyard of the town hall is adorned with Gothic arcade windows overgrown with Virginia creeper. A figure supposedly depicting Jörg von Frundsberg (one of the town's founders) stands at the corner of the building.