The idyllic village (345 m above sea level, 66 inhabitants), located halfway from Rudolstadt to Saalfeld at the foot of the Kulm (at 482 m the highest mountain in the Heath), was first mentioned in a document in 1379 as "Kolman" (derived from the Slavic word for mountain or hill). 14 farms are completely preserved in traditional half-timbered construction. Of particular interest is the coat of arms stone on one of the farmsteads. Every year on Whitsunday, the Breeders' Poultry Breeders' Association of Schloßkulm and the surrounding area organizes a chicken crowing competition. A strenuous but rewarding climb is to the Kulmberghaus.