The Municipality of Schmeheim near Suhl, lies in the "Kleiner Thüringer Wald" landscape conservation area. It was first mentioned in a document in 914, when an abbot from Fulda bequeathed some monastery estates to the noble Günther and received properties in return, including in Schmeheim.

Today, the village has 266 inhabitants. The municipality is located on the north-western edge of the district of Hildburghausen in a basin of the Spring and is part of the "Little Thuringian Forest". The economy is dominated by agriculture.

With its quiet location in wooded surroundings away from the major traffic flows, Schmeheim offers good opportunities especially for vacationers who prefer peace and quiet and long hikes. The neighboring villages can be hiked to, such as Marisfeld with the castle and the castle park and the City of Suhl (10 km). Suhl, Meiningen, Schleusingen and Oberhof are easily accessible by public transport or by car. Rennsteig Garden for high mountain flora and its winter sports facilities. Schmeheim is particularly characterized by clean air from.

Nature lovers in particular will get their money's worth on the hikes through our forests and meadows, as the magnificent panorama of the Thuringian Forest, the mountains of the Rhön and the Franconian Forest opens up from the heights. On the Schmeheim pond with shelter and seating areas, vacationers and hikers can rest and relax and recharge their batteries before the climb up the Rennsteig- Dolmar trail. Worthwhile hiking destinations are the Mining lodge "Lange Bahn", the trumpet oak or the archaeological hiking trail.

The old school and the church are well worth a visit. For your physical well-being, a stop at the Inn "Alte Schmiede" where you can sample typical regional dishes.