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Hikes to the Marienglashöhle

Friedrichroda

The Marienglashöhle Friedrichroda is one of the largest and most beautiful gypsum crystal caves in Europe. It was discovered through mining on anhydrite and copper shale and became a magnet for visitors while the mine was still in operation. Today it is a very popular destination for locals and holidaymakers in the Thuringian Forest. On the hike you will learn all kinds of interesting facts about Friedrichroda and the surrounding area and experience nature at its best.

  •     Dates: Tuesdays
  •     Time: 09:30-12:00 a.m.
  •     Target group: Adults
  •     Minimum number of participants: 5
  •     Meeting place: Information pillar in front of the Kreissparkasse, Hauptstraße 55, 99894 Friedrichroda
  •     Information: Tel.: 03623 33200 or e-mail: info@friedrichroda.de
  •     Website: www.friedrichroda.de