Gruvehistorisk rute

Sykle gjennom det historiske landskapet rundt Kongsberg Sølvgruver.

De første 8 km følger den historiske Sølvveien. Turen er lettsyklet - på småveier og sykkelstier. Ved Saggrenda er det en fin badeplass, de historiske Sakkerhusene og gruvetoget.

Now, the route changes character. The surface turns to gravel and the climb begins. For 8 km, the road rises steadily. Remember to look back from time to time—the views are worth it. Although there may be the occasional car heading to cabins or trailheads, the area is generally peaceful and quiet. You’re surrounded by forest, heather, blueberries, hills, and mountains. Along the way, you’ll pass an old mine entrance, visible from the road and a silent reminder of Kongsberg’s mining past. At Sachsenkrysset, you can take a 4 km detour to the TV tower on Jonsknuten, the highest point in the municipalities, offering fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. Back at Sachsenkrysset, it’s a short distance to Haus Sachsen, where you’ll find well-preserved mining buildings from the 1860s and 70s.

As you descend, you’ll pass several remnants of the mining era—large rock heaps, deep shafts, and informative signs along the trail. The view from Korset is fantastic. Near the end of the ride, you’ll pass Kronene i Håvet, where King Frederik IV began the tradition of carving royal monograms into the ridge back in 1704—a practice still upheld today. The route ends back in town through charming old wooden neighborhoods, passing Kongsberg Church and the Mining Museum.

Turen er svært godt egnet for elsykler.