Lehesten
City in Thuringia, Germany
Overview
Lehesten is a charming small town set in the Thuringian Slate Mountains, beloved for its unique slate mining history and tranquil rural atmosphere. Its forests, clear air, and friendly local culture offer a peaceful escape from urban bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Thuringia
Population
658
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.98°, 11.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,485
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
645 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ERF
Distance
44 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.