Those choosing Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain for a stay can plan around a range of interests: ecclesiastical art and architectural history, industrial architecture, or a trail that explores natural and industrial history. The Kleinolbersdorf Church and the Hößler Spinning Mill each tell their own architectural story; the Lohse-Uhlig Trail focuses on a particular theme through its ten stations. You can decide which of these aspects you would like to shape your stay.
Church: Architectural History and Art
The Kleinolbersdorf Church was built in 1790 in just nine months, after its Romanesque wooden predecessor burned down. The Early Classicist building has two galleries and a pulpit altar. The church also preserves a carved altarpiece created by Zwickau sculptor Peter Breuer around 1500. It was rescued from the predecessor church after the fire. Different periods thus meet in the church: the altarpiece from around 1500 and the building from the late 18th century.
The organ also has its own, earlier date. It was originally built in 1693 and is one of the four oldest organs in Saxony. Those interested in art and architectural history will therefore find several specific points of interest here: the architecture of the Early Classicist building, the rescued altarpiece and the older organ.
Industrial Architecture at the Hößler Spinning Mill
The Hößler Spinning Mill offers a different historical focus. The four-storey rendered building has a distinctive high mansard roof. Parts of the façade are made of phyllite and Hilbersdorf porphyry, locally sourced building materials. The spinning mill in Amselgrund dates from 1834. Only two spinning mills from the same period remain in Chemnitz; the spinning mill in Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain is one of them.
The church and the mill thus offer two different ways to explore architectural history: one features Early Classicist architecture and ecclesiastical art, the other an industrial heritage building with a distinctive roof and regional materials. This makes it easy to decide whether you would like to focus mainly on historic church art or the architecture of a spinning mill.
Trail Stops and Navigation
The Lohse-Uhlig Trail provides information about the surrounding area and its history at ten stops. The stops also offer insights into natural landscapes and industrial history. The trail therefore covers a range of topics to discover while hiking, without limiting your focus to buildings alone.
Another landmark is the meridian column made of Saxon sandstone. Through its integrated viewing slit, the view opens up precisely along the 13th meridian east. In clear weather, the panorama extends to the heights of the Ore Mountains; Keilberg and Fichtelberg can be seen on the horizon.
Leisure Activities and Getting There
The recreation area in the heart of Kleinolbersdorf offers facilities for basketball, volleyball and floorball. A hiking hut is located right next to it, at the entrance to the forest. The individual facilities at the recreation area may change, so check their current status before your visit.
Altenhain and Kleinolbersdorf can be reached by bus from Chemnitz Central Station. Checking the connections before your trip will help you plan your arrival. There is also parking for the route on SchillerstraĂźe in Kleinolbersdorf. As parking options may change, it is advisable to check the situation before setting off.
These travel options also give you specific points to consider when planning your visit.
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