Geotope Day 2026: Experience the Slate Mountains on the Gold Path
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Discovering gold traces in the High Thuringian Slate Mountains
Geotope Day 2026 leads nature and history enthusiasts on an excursion in the Geopark Slate Land. On the Gold Path, the tour follows the traces of gold, historical mining, and gold panning in the Grümpental valley. This discovery experience combines local history, landscape, and geological knowledge into a multifaceted city and nature tour in the border area between the Thuringian Forest, Franconian Forest, and Rennsteig.
Between slate, gold, and mining history
The tour opens the view to a region where raw materials, craftsmanship, and nature have been closely interconnected for centuries. The Geopark Slate Land describes the area as a landscape of slate, historical slate quarries, and other geological peculiarities. It is exactly here that the special charm of this excursion arises: it makes the cultural landscape of the High Thuringian Slate Mountains tangible and experienceable.
On the way with nature guide Ralf Kirchner
The tour is guided by nature park and cave guide Ralf Kirchner from Gebirgspfade. His offerings focus on nature and cave tours in the Thuringian Forest and in Slate Land; the website also documents historical mines, gold paths, and other tour formats. This connects local expertise with a clear view of geological relationships and regional history.
Starting point in Rauenstein
The meeting point is the sports field in Rauenstein in Frankenblick. The location is suitable as a practical starting point for a guided hike in the surrounding area. The event is designated as an open-air offering and family-friendly excursion, making it particularly suitable for guests who want to experience nature, movement, and regional knowledge in a compact tour.
What visitors can expect
The focus is on the traces of gold panners, old mining regions, and the landscape character of the Gold Path. The event is aimed at people who seek cultural enrichment, regional identity, and an authentic city and nature tour. Those who want to not only see Thuringia's geology but also understand it will find an intense discovery experience here.
Conclusion
Geotope Day 2026 in Frankenblick is an impressive excursion for families, nature lovers, and culture enthusiasts. Those who want to discover the hidden stories of gold, mining, and the slate mountains should mark this date and plan the tour early.
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