UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Thuringian Forest

Peace and security away from the stresses of everyday life in unspoiled nature and Thuringian hospitality offers the state recognized resort Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig.

Schmiedefeld has around 1700 inhabitants and has numerous hotels, guesthouses, vacation apartments and vacation homes. It has been a district of Suhl for two years. The village, which was first mentioned in a document in 1406, owes its name to the mining of iron ore "Schmiede auf dem Feld". Visitor mine „Black Crux" and Mining museum and Weekly local hikes report on its history.

Today, tourism and crafts characterize the commercial profile of the village. Look over the shoulder of a glassblower, return to childhood memories on a steam locomotive and feel the atmosphere of Thuringian hospitality, enjoy Thuringian specialties and get to know Thuringian customs in the lively club life.

Schmiedefeld is proud of this, Destination of the largest cross-country race in Europeof the GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf which connects more than ten thousand sports enthusiasts of all ages every year via various running and hiking routes.

Schmiedefeld, in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Thuringian Forest located, is Summer hiking paradise and winter Eldorado in equal measure. For active pursuits under the summer sun, the village has numerous, well-signposted hiking trails and a own Nordic-Active-Center. But winter also has its charms. The winter wonderland on the "Großer Eisenberg" (908 m) has a Double drag lift with snowmaking, floodlights, FUN elements, toboggan slope with conveyor belt and gastronomy. The descent is approx. 1100 m. The resort offers cross-country skiing enthusiasts Many kilometers of cross-country ski trails and ski hiking trailsThe trail is ideal for winter hikers who prefer leisurely tours as well as for experienced hikers who are looking for a challenge. Ski and snowboard school, Toboggan run and Technical course round off the winter sports offer. All sports equipment can be hired.

The location is very central and easy to reach even without your own car.