If you want to explore Thuringia, you can't miss the municipality of Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel. Located between Heidecksburg Castle in the west, Kochberg Castle in the north and Leuchtenburg Castle in the east, it is a region steeped in history. The tourist offer is wide-ranging and offers numerous destinations for hikes on foot, on the water or by bike. In the Uhlstädter Heide with its 1082-hectare nature reserve, those seeking recreation will find an extensive network of hiking trails, which are well signposted and equipped with plenty of shelters and benches. Worthwhile excursion destinations include the moated castle Kochberg and the Liebhabertheater, the Luisenturm Kleinkochberg, Schauenforst castle ruins, the Waldkirche Weißbach, the Töpfersdorf church ruins and the Jagdhof Kienberghaus restaurant with a magnificent view of the Saale valley. Numerous festivals shape the cultural life of the municipality every year, such as the rafting festival in Uhlstädt (every 2 years in odd years), the festival of 1000 lights at the Luisenturm Kleinkochberg or the Schaunforstfest near Rödelwitz. Visitors to the Saale valley should not miss out on a raft trip on the Saale and a visit to the rafting museum in Uhlstädt. Wedding ceremonies at Weißenburg Castle and Kochberg Castle are particularly popular. The history of the castles stretches far back into the Middle Ages.