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Gießen District

Marburg-Biedenkopf
Gladenbach

Schieferkaute Slate Quarry

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Marburg-Biedenkopf
Gladenbach

Schieferkaute Slate Quarry

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Schieferkaute Slate Quarry

Recommended by 145 hikers out of 148

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

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    1. Schwarzkautweg Trail – Schieferkaute Slate Quarry loop from Gladenbach

    10.6km

    03:01

    200m

    200m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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    December 22, 2020

    From 1360 roof slate was broken and removed here.

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      September 26, 2021

      Old slate quarry. Presumably still usable today

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        September 22, 2024

        Old medieval slate quarry - still used well into modern times.

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          Location: Gladenbach, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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