By car
approx. 210–240 km as a loop · long day · April–early November · weekdays
By car 04 / 07 · Thuringian objects
The grand stone journey
Lotharheil, Lehesten, Theuma and the Göltzschtal Bridge
A long day follows slate and knotted schist from the works and mining history to a major feat of engineering.
- Distance
- approx. 210–240 km as a loop
- Time
- long day
- Best time
- April–early November · weekdays
- Stops
- 6
Route profile
What matters before setting out.
A few concrete details help more than a long checklist. Open points remain clearly marked.
Safety
Fix the works visits and the Lehesten tour in advance.
Accessibility
Surface, gradients, steps and lower-step alternatives are documented by segment during the on-site test.
Plan B
Plan sturdy footwear and protective equipment where required.
Accessibility
Surface, gradients, steps and lower-step alternatives are documented by segment during the on-site test.
Tour description
About the tour.
A long day follows slate and knotted schist from the works and mining history to a major feat of engineering. Along the way, Lotharheil Slate Works, Industrial monument, Theuma Natural Stone Works and Göltzschtal Bridge come together as a varied day trip. Material samples and structure continue as one story in the house.
Level 03 · Stops
The path in six moments.
Each stop is designed to receive an image, 40–70 words, practical information, audio and a visible verification status at launch.
01→02→03→04→05→06→
08:00
Hirschberg
Depart only with confirmed works and guided-tour appointments.09:00
Lotharheil Slate Works
Advice, collection and a close look at the material take place by appointment only.11:00
Industrial monument
Historic slate mining, machinery and spoil landscape are brought together.13:45
Theuma Natural Stone Works
Knotted schist, processing and project use require a confirmed visit.15:30
Göltzschtal Bridge
The scale changes from a hand sample to a vast infrastructure monument.17:00
Return
Material samples and structure continue as one story in the house.A safe start
Before departure.
- Fix the works visits and the Lehesten tour in advance.
- Do not promise spontaneous factory sales.
- Plan sturdy footwear and protective equipment where required.
Editorial verification
What is reliable?
Concept and stops describedOn-site test openCheck openings and closuresFinalise barriers and plan B
The status remains visible without presenting an untested route as a finished guest recommendation.
Proposed for nature-park coordination
This path should become reliable through joint review.
The plan is to compare it with official offers, add protection and conduct guidance, current closure notes and, where suitable, certified nature and landscape guides. This does not yet imply approval or partnership.
View nature-park concept →Charging plan · EV
From the private starting point into the public network.
Charging at the house is exclusively for overnight guests. On the road, this path connects to the Federal Network Agency’s official charging map. Availability, opening hours, connector and tariff are checked again before guest release.
Plan charging on the road →