Solsdorf

Solsdorf, located in the north of the town of Königsee, was probably founded in the 11th to 12th century. The village lies at the foot of a 500-metre-high mountain range, nestled on sandy, limestone and...

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Großpürschütz

The municipality of Großpürschütz with its district of Kleinpürschütz is located 15 kilometers south of Jena in the "Mittleres Saaletal" nature reserve. It is surrounded by extensive wooded areas where you can enjoy beautiful walks away from the...

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Gehlberg

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Thuringian ForestThe state-recognized resort town of Gehlberg lies 760 to 800 m above sea level. In several places the forest reaches up to the village. In the southwest rise...

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Castle ruins

The first castle buildings were erected in Gehren as early as the 12th century. At that time, it was probably a simple watchtower on the historic trade route between Erfurt and Nuremberg. When the knights...

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Closewitz

Closewitz is located on the Ilm-Saale plateau north of the city of Jena. Conveniently located between the B7, B88 and A4, the city center is approx. 7.5 km away. Despite this proximity, the rural...

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Werraquelle

Here, at an altitude of almost 800 m above sea level, the journey of one of Germany's most important and beautiful rivers begins: the Werra starts its almost 300 km long journey...

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Lorenzkirche

The church, consecrated before 1138, was followed by a new building around 1300. After a fire in 1413, the church was rebuilt in its present form and equipped with important works of the Gothic period. To this...

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