The "Friedrichshoffnung" slate quarry was established in 1862 by Friedrich Jahn, an innkeeper from Probstzella. The quarry operated for twelve years, then fell into disuse. In 1893, Friedrich Jahn died, …

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Manfred

June 26, 2024

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Slate was mined here until 1989, then the change came and the peace and quiet was over.

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Ino

November 2, 2025

Hiking

The slate heap "Friedrichshoffnung" near Probstzella is located on a highly exciting hiking route of the Schieferland Geopark, where a local circular route is also marked.

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1. Tonhalle at Haus des Volkes – Katz Pond (Zelle am See) loop from Probstzella

9.95km

02:56

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lauenstein Castle – Villa Falkenstein loop from Gräfenthal

23.0km

07:01

680m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Kneipp Pool loop from Probstzella

6.21km

01:48

160m

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

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Elevation 470 m

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Sunday 15 March

6°C

-1°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Location: Probstzella, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany

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Friedrichshoffnung Slate Heap

1. Tonhalle at Haus des Volkes – Katz Pond (Zelle am See) loop from Probstzella

2. Lauenstein Castle – Villa Falkenstein loop from Gräfenthal

3. Kneipp Pool loop from Probstzella

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