Beneath Meerane Castle Hill lies a network of historic underground passageways. The Meerane Höhler are a guided visitor experience through this network. The publicly accessible section covers 350 metres, reaches up to eight metres below ground and takes around 60 minutes; admission is permitted only as part of a guided tour. When looking for a holiday apartment to rent in Meerane, the specific information about the destination is the main focus.
Culture
St. Martin's Church on Meerane's Castle Hill was first mentioned in 1314. The Italian Staircase provides direct access from Teichplatz to the church.
The Local History Museum in the Old Town Hall presents the history of the city and the tradition of Meerane's textile industry. The museum's Fronfeste annex contains an original preserved prison cell. Meerane Museum also displays a silver denarius from the 12th century, which is associated with the city's first mention in 1174.
The ART IN gallery is located in the Kunsthaus. Meerane Sculpture Park presents public art on the grounds of a former industrial wasteland. Teichplatz is used for concerts, markets and festivals.
Nature
Meerane's fields, meadows and forests lie in a hilly landscape that offers walkers and cyclists scenic subjects. In total, there are around 25 kilometres of walking and hiking opportunities on three signposted circular routes of different lengths.
Circular Route 1 is 9.2 kilometres long and connects Meerane, Ponitz and Waldsachsen before returning via the B 93 to Wilhelm Wunderlich Park. The Gornzigtal nature trail leads through a natural valley with beech forest between 100 and 150 years old, rare plants and native animals; 82 bird species are recorded there.
Cycling
The Steile Wand is a 248-metre-long road with an average gradient of 13 percent. It is known for international cycling races and is also used as a stage finish for classic car events.
Transport
Meerane is connected to the interurban transport network via the B 93 and the A 4.
Other destinations:Glauchau, Waldenburg, Kirchberg, Wildenfels, Callenberg, Zwickau, Lichtentanne, Limbach-Oberfrohna
