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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Probstzella

Friedrichshoffnung Slate Heap

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Probstzella

Friedrichshoffnung Slate Heap

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Friedrichshoffnung Slate Heap

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Location: Probstzella, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

July 25, 2025

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The "Friedrichshoffnung" slate quarry was established in 1862 by Friedrich Jahn, an innkeeper from Probstzella. The quarry operated for twelve years, then fell into disuse. In 1893, Friedrich Jahn died, …

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Manfred

June 26, 2024

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Slate was mined here until 1989, then the change came and the peace and quiet was over.

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Ino

November 2, 2025

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The slate heap "Friedrichshoffnung" near Probstzella is located on a highly exciting hiking route of the Schieferland Geopark, where a local circular route is also marked.

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Location: Probstzella, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany

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