Lichtenhain: Lichtenhain, Bergbahn - Ausweichstelle Bergbahn
Tucked into the wooded slopes above the Schwarza valley, Lichtenhain is a place whose character is shaped by the Oberweißbach Mountain Railway. The Lichtenhain passing point lies on the steep funicular section climbing from Obstfelderschmiede in the valley to the upland settlement. Opened in 1923, the railway was built to carry passengers and goods, providing an essential link for communities high above the valley before road transport became routine. From Lichtenhain, the route continues as a conventional adhesion railway towards Cursdorf. Forest, clearings and small fields give this part of the Thuringian Slate Mountains its settled upland character.
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Lichtenhain lies amid the Thuringian Slate Mountains in Thuringia, Germany, where wooded ridges and deeply cut valleys shape a sparsely settled upland. The settlement belongs to a part of the state long associated with slate: this dark, durable stone has traditionally been used on roofs and façades and remains a defining material in many nearby towns. Forest roads and local lanes link small communities across terrain that feels markedly more rural than the nearby Saale valley. The Franconian Forest begins farther south, adding to the region’s extensive wooded setting. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Lichtenhain and the Thuringian Slate Mountains.
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