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Slate mine in the Wispertaunus

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Slate mine in the Wispertaunus

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Slate mine in the Wispertaunus

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    Location: Lorch, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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    1. Dinosaur Rock โ€“ Werkerbrunnen loop from Espenschied

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    2. Dinosaur Rock โ€“ Forest Trail in the Taunus loop from Espenschied

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

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    November 13, 2019

    As of November 2019, the gallery is protected by a grille, so you cannot enter it, but take a look inside.

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      May 21, 2018

      Open slate (as of 05.2018), which can be safely walked on. Flashlight required. The over 100-year-old tunnel leads about 20 m into the rock and testifies to the slate mining in Wispertaunus, which came to a standstill as slate could be imported cheaper from the Mediterranean.
      There are other tunnels towards Sauerborn, but they have been barred to protect the bats.

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        February 13, 2022

        Something hidden!

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          August 5, 2018

          Possibly. Rain protection. Although not very good flashlight.

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            May 22, 2018

            Mysterious and exciting galleries

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              January 22, 2021

              Please do not enter from October to March. Bat protection! ๐Ÿฆ‡

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                January 21, 2019

                Very interesting but you should bring a flashlight in any case

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                  Location: Lorch, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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