The district was located in the western part of the Ore Mountains.
The crest of this mountain range forms the southern border of the district, which is also the German-Czech border.
The highest peak in the district is the Auersberg (1019 m), second highest mountain of Saxony after the Fichtelberg.

The source of the Zwickauer Mulde is located in the district.
From here it runs northwards to Zwickau.
The district was located in the western part of the Ore Mountains. The crest of this mountain range forms the southern border of the district, which is also the German-Czech border. The highest peak in the district is the Auersberg (1019 m), second highest mountain of Saxony after the Fichtelberg.
The source of the Zwickauer Mulde is located in the district. From here it runs northwards to Zwickau.
Aue-Schwarzenberg