WinkelglückHirschberg an der Saale

Car 04 / 07 · Thuringian objects

The grand slate journey

Lotharheil, Lehesten and the Slate Museum

From Hirschberg via Lotharheil to the historic slate-mining monument in Lehesten and on to the German Slate Museum in Ludwigsstadt – from today’s slate craft through open-cast mining to processing and everyday history.

See und Schieferhalde im Staatsbruch LehestenDavid Heurich · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
See und Schieferhalde im Staatsbruch Lehesten
Distance
63.5 km
Duration
approx. 1 hr 19 min
Category
Car

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Route & navigation

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Start
Car park, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1, Hirschberg
Destination
German Slate Museum, Ludwigsstadt
Intermediate stops
2
Provider
Google Maps
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Route profile

What matters before setting out.

A few concrete details help more than a long checklist. Open points remain clearly marked.

Rhythm

Car

63.5 km · approx. 1 hr 19 min · Car

Safety

Safety

Lotharheil: visits or consultations are available by prior appointment only.

Accessibility

Accessibility

Surface, gradients, steps and lower-step alternatives are documented by segment during the on-site test.

Plan B

Plan B

Wear sturdy footwear and plan protective equipment where required.

Accessibility

Surface, gradients, steps and lower-step alternatives are documented by segment during the on-site test.

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Tour description

About the tour.

From Hirschberg via Lotharheil to the historic slate-mining monument in Lehesten and on to the German Slate Museum in Ludwigsstadt – from today’s slate craft through open-cast mining to processing and everyday history. Along the way, Lotharheil Slate Works, Historic Slate Mining Monument, Lehesten and German Slate Museum, Ludwigsstadt come together as a varied day trip. Final destination of the one-way drive: processing, slate-board production and everyday history.

Level 04 · Stops

The path in 4 moments.

Each stop will have its own picture, 40–70 words, practical notes, audio and a visible verification status at launch.

01

Start

Hirschberg car park

Public starting point at Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1.
02

Ziel 1

Lotharheil Slate Works

Consultation, meetings or collection are available by prior appointment only.
03

Ziel 2

Historic Slate Mining Monument, Lehesten

The technical monument brings together open-cast mining, industrial buildings, exhibition and guided tours.
04

Ziel 3

German Slate Museum, Ludwigsstadt

Final destination of the one-way drive: processing, slate-board production and everyday history.

Set off safely

Before you start.

  • Lotharheil: visits or consultations are available by prior appointment only.
  • Check the current official information for tours and access in Lehesten.
  • Wear sturdy footwear and plan 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.

Charging · E-Auto

From the private start into the public network.

Charging at the house is for overnight guests only. On the way, this route points to the official charging map of the Bundesnetzagentur. Availability, opening hours, connector and tariff are checked again before guest release.

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