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Lehesten Slate Quarry Industrial Monument

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Lehesten Slate Quarry Industrial Monument

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Lehesten Slate Quarry Industrial Monument

Recommended by 778 hikers out of 787

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Location: Thuringia, Germany

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1. Circular trail around the Schiefersee - Lehesten

3.06km

00:51

60m

50m

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

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2. View of Staatsbruch Lake – Göpelschacht facility Lehesten loop from Lehesten

10.4km

02:55

220m

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

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3. View of Staatsbruch Lake – Göpelschacht facility Lehesten loop from Lehesten

9.35km

02:35

170m

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

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

July 21, 2024

In the "Land of Blue Gold," as the slate is called here because of its distinctive color, the tradition of Thuringian-Franconian slate mining can still be experienced today. This extraordinary industrial complex, located at what was once one of Europe's largest open-cast slate mines, provides a hands-on experience of the history and processing of slate. The entire Staatsbruch Slate Park area is a nature reserve. 170 Red List species have now been confirmed to have settled in this partially inaccessible area.

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Christian 🏔️ OUTDOOR 🥾🧗🏻‍♂️🚵‍♀️

November 16, 2024

A beautiful region 🤩
If you like, you can also take a detour to the Alvater Tower.

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Alex 👩‍🦰Emma+Yoshi🐕 Oberfranken

April 18, 2020

For me, this is the highlight of the slate park. The water is so clear and the trees continue to grow under the water. It's worth going down the steep slate steps. There is also a small path down on the other side.

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Elevation 610 m

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Location: Thuringia, Germany

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Lehesten Slate Quarry Industrial Monument

1. Circular trail around the Schiefersee - Lehesten

2. View of Staatsbruch Lake – Göpelschacht facility Lehesten loop from Lehesten

3. View of Staatsbruch Lake – Göpelschacht facility Lehesten loop from Lehesten

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