Schmiedefeld (654-801 m above sea level) is an old mining town, which was shaped by centuries of mining. Some evidence of this mining activity you can still admire and marvel at today. These are the Morassina Grottoes in the picturesque Schwefelloch, an exhibition mine, which is one of the most beautiful grotto systems in the region due to its colorfulness. 90 % of the underground route are wheelchair accessible. In the Saint Barbara Healing Gallery, therapies for respiratory diseases are also possible for people with walking disabilities. There is a restaurant attached to the mine. Furthermore, you will find a Kneipp facility on the Morassina grounds as well as various adventure trails, e.g. a sensory trail. While hiking along the mining trail in the Westfeld open pit mine, those interested can learn about iron ore mining in Schmiedefeld. In the herb and olfactory museum "Beim Giftmischer" the history of the olfactory traders comes alive again. On herb walks over the Rauhhügel, you can see the Leipziger Turm with its restaurant at an altitude of 802 m from afar. The viewing platform with its breathtaking view over the Thuringian Forest and Franconian Forest is worth a climb up the tower.