In the south of the district of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, where the Thuringian Forest merges into the Thuringian-Franconian Slate Mountains, lies the town of Gräfenthal in a beautiful valley basin, approx. 8 km from the Rennsteig. The historic town center and the castle "Schloß Wespenstein" high above the town, once the seat of the marshals of Pappenheim, characterize the townscape of the over 650-year-old town.quiet hiking trails, local museum, outdoor pool, small restaurants and well-equipped guest rooms invite you to linger.