Dreihacken: Mining History, Church and Cycling Routes

For a trip to Dreihacken, local history, cultural topics and cycling can each provide a different focus. Mining history, the church’s furnishings, museums and regional routes offer starting points for planning your stay according to your interests. Visit arrangements and route details vary and should be considered separately.

Mining History and Historical Context

Copper, lead, silver and cobalt ores were mined for a long time in the mining district in the area of Tři Sekery. Mining was already taking place in Tři Sekery in 1538; since 1607, the village had the right to free mining.

The two dates refer to different aspects: 1538 marks mining that was already being carried out, while 1607 marks the village’s right to free mining. For historical context, it is worth considering these details separately: one concerns the activity, the other the legal framework. Together with the four types of ore mentioned, they provide a picture of the raw materials, mining practices and village history.

Church and Museums

The furnishings of the Church of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in Need (“Kostel Čtrnácti svatých pomocníků v nouzi”) in Tři Sekery were brought from the dissolved Pauline monastery in Světce near Tachov. This place of origin gives the historical connection a concrete point of reference. The church is also a venue for frequent cultural gatherings. It therefore offers different points of interest: the history of its furnishings and its recurring cultural use. Specific programs vary; ask about a particular date if you would like to include a gathering in your travel plans.

The Minimuzeum Bouda features an exhibition of wooden beads and small objects from the municipality of Tři Sekery. If you are interested in the local perspective, these objects offer a concrete starting point. Visits are possible only by prior arrangement with the mayor; arrange a time in advance.

The Muzeum Železné opony is located in the former border guard barracks in Slatina. The former border guard complex, acquired by the municipality of Tři Sekery, houses the museum on the ground floor. Check its current use before visiting.

Cycling Routes through Tři Sekery

Regional cycle route No. 2068 is 11 km long, easy, and suitable for touring bikes. It runs mostly on paved paths. At kilometer 9.0, it reaches Tři Sekery and then continues into the town center. The total length and the kilometer mark where it arrives refer to different route details. Check local conditions and signage before setting out, as surfaces and route conditions may change.

Regional cycle route No. 2069 passes through Tři Sekery at kilometer 3.9. The routes offer different points of reference: for route 2068, its total length and continuation into the town center are given; for route 2069, the information is that it passes through Tři Sekery at kilometer 3.9. When planning, pay attention to the route number and the described course so that you can match the details to the correct route.

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