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Lehesten Slate and Mining Town
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Cycling
by 41 explorers out of 44
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September 10, 2022
Cycling
The "blue gold", as the slate is called here, has made the small Thuringian town internationally known. The largest open-cast slate mines on the European continent have been here since the 13th century. These shaped and still shape our unmistakable region.
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Top cycling routes to Lehesten Slate and Mining Town
3.8
(6)
54
riders
52.3km
04:54
1,250m
1,250m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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(8)
59
riders
61.8km
04:29
920m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(15)
18
riders
22.0km
01:46
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 740 m
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