Östra Silvbergs Mine – Saint Nicholas Chapel loop from Maskingruvan

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Sweden

Dalecarlia

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Östra Silvbergs Mine – Saint Nicholas Chapel loop from Maskingruvan

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Östra Silvbergs Mine – Saint Nicholas Chapel loop from Maskingruvan

01:30

5.69km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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15 m

Östra Silvbergs Mine

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Östra Silvberg was one of the oldest mines in Sweden, which had its heyday in the 15th century. Large quantities of silver were mined there at that time.

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Saint Nicholas Chapel

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The medieval St. Nicholas Chapel was built by the wealthy inhabitants of Silvberg and used until the beginning of the 19th century. Today, only the foundation is still recognizable.

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5.69 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

2.28 km

392 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

792 m

142 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

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August 25, 2024,🇸🇪SE- Östra Silvberg gruvan och S:t Nicolai kapell och ödekyrkogård

The Östra Silver Mine, located in the town of Östra Silvberg in Dalarna County, is one of the oldest mines in the country and has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The mine was mainly active during the 15th and 16th centuries, when silver, lead and zinc were mined. The mine was eventually abandoned in the late …

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