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This is the former Lehesten roofing slate opencast mine. Its dimensions alone are impressive; along with the nearby Oertelsbruch, it was one of the largest slate quarries on the continent (approximately 800 m long, 300 m wide, and up to 80 m deep). Source: Wikipedia

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

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.

Be sure to visit and take enough time with you.

There are some worthwhile viewpoints on rocky outcrops along the rock path 👍🏻

A beautiful and very varied hiking trail. A good alternative to the valley path.

Beautiful view of the Höllental and the Franconian Forest. The steep climb is worth it.

You simply have to see the Höllental when you visit the Franconian Forest.