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Lehesten Slate Quarry Lake

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Lehesten Slate Quarry Lake

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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    March 14, 2021

    Cycling

    This crater, now full of water, was once the largest open cast slate mine in Europe. Today the lake, which is more than 40 meters deep, and the entire area are under nature protection, as many rare animal and plant species have settled after the mine was closed.

    The rock, which can be split into thin plates, is also known as blue gold due to its special color. If you want to know more about the blue gold and its special mining and processing techniques, I recommend a guided tour of the adjoining technical monument “Historischer Schieferbergbau Lehesten”.
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    May 2, 2025

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    The lake shimmers in a beautiful shade of blue. There's plenty to discover around the slate mining area. Definitely worth a detour.
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    August 20, 2025

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    This former slate quarry is now an industrial monument and worth a visit 🤔👍🙂
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    1. Lehesten Slate Quarry Lake – Altvaterturm loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

    53.7km

    04:07

    800m

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 680 m

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    Location: Thuringia, Germany

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