Behind the history of silver mining

From the Krematorium public transport stop we take Pod Rozlooknou Street to the first stop of the Mining Nature Trail, which will take us to the places with the most noticeable remains of silver mining in Jihlava since the middle of the 13th century. The route continues past Rudný Hill (Šacberk), on which the observation tower once stood, destroyed in 1870. Only the brick foundation has survived from the new observation tower, destroyed by fire in 1940. We go down the ski slope, along the drive we reach the outskirts of the village of Zborná and continue on the blue tourist sign along the road towards the village. You can also take the opportunity to meet along the path to the right from the torso of the lookout tower to the intersection and then to the right, passing the monument of St. Huberta, to the blue tourist sign and the signpost U Lyžař, where there is also a restaurant. After the blue we reach the Borovinka pond, from where you can see Jihlava and you can swim there. Nearby is the stele of St. John of Nepomuk (a.k.a. Dwarf Cave), where silver was mined in the 18th century. The outflow of water from the stole has now been turned into a well. After the blue sign we get to the public transport stop and back to Jihlava, or it is possible to walk along the cycle path to the sports and relaxation center Český Mlyn.

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