In the past, brown coal was mined here. Since then, the remaining coal in the mountain has come into contact with oxygen and ignited itself. One of the fires has been smoldering for over 300 years.

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This is the only place in Europe where self-ignited coal has been smoldering in the mountain for 400 years. The fire cannot be extinguished. The Meißner is perforated by numerous old tunnels that have been driven into the mountain since the 16th century and are no longer accessible today. As a result, the mountain is rugged, allowing air and therefore oxygen to circulate, which fuels the fire again and again.

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The area around the Stinksteinwand is actually cordoned off and entering is forbidden. Because there is a risk that burnt-out cavities will collapse or debris will slide down the slope.
There are well-guided hikes in the Geonaturpark to the Stinksteinwand.

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1. Orchid Trail Bühlchen – Lake Kalbe loop from Laudenbach

14.0km

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320m

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

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Elevation 650 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Location: Meißner, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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