The best road cycling routes around Römhild

Of the 1400km of the inner-German border, unfortunately only a few places like this remain! How do you want to teach children history if you destroy everything! Much more of it should have been left standing, but in the united capital, investment was rather made in buildings. I remember this threatening border as a child and I find it simply sad what is left of it. This way, it's hard to convey history to my little adventurous daughter. You have to touch, see and understand on site. If a pompous building stands there today, what do I want to tell my adventurous daughter with that?

Saint Cyriacus, to whom this church in Gellershausen is dedicated, was a deacon and martyr from the time of early Christianity. According to Catholic tradition, he is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Saint Cyriacus's feast day in the liturgical calendar is August 8th. On a prayer card—originally from another church dedicated to him—the following intercession to the saint is inscribed: “Saint Cyriacus, open our eyes to the physical and spiritual needs of our fellow human beings. Grant us the willingness to listen to even the humblest among us with their great worries and to stand by them in their distress. Help us so that our hearts do not become hardened by selfishness and hopelessness.”

There is a Lenin monument in Schillerplatz in Hellingen. A reminder of German history.

A very beautiful half-timbered house

Our Heldburg Forestry District comprises 12 forest districts and is also the southernmost forestry district in the Free State of Thuringia. The Heldburg region, the Gleichberge hills, and the castles of Straufhain and Heldburg are attractive destinations for forest visitors. Our district office in Heldburg is also worth seeing – a building steeped in forestry history. Our forestry district is characterized by extensive oak forests in the south – which is why the oak is the "characteristic tree species" of our district. North of the Werra River, for example around Hildburghausen, coniferous pine and spruce forests predominate, while the "Franconian Threshold" south of the Werra is characterized by beech-rich deciduous forests. Source: https://www.thueringenforst.de/ueber-uns/standorte/forstaemter/forstamt-heldburg

On the path leading up to Heldburg Fortress in Thuringia, you'll eventually come across a linden tree split in two. A sign is attached to the hollow of this tree, and I'd like to tell you about it now: "Castle Linden of Heldburg Fortress – Large-leaved Summer Linden. Wanderer, pause! Read my story here: In 1791, I was planted by the then Ducal Court Secretary, Johann Daniel Bechmann (1768-1826), from Heldburg. That's why I was also called the Bechmann Linden. Around 1960, lightning destroyed my beautiful crown and split the trunk. Duke George II of Saxe-Meiningen (1826-1914) and his wife, Baroness von Heldburg (1839-1923), often lingered in the shade of its spreading branches when they resided here at the fortress during the summer months." Source: https://menosgada.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/die-schlosslinde-der-veste-heldburg/

No known opening hours. Closed in winter. 😚🤔

The popular Hotel Waldhaus Römhild (formerly Keltenhotel Waldhaus), with its popular restaurant, has always been a popular destination in the region and is popular with those seeking relaxation. Here, you'll experience pure nature. Extensive hiking trails and beautiful cycling routes invite you to an active holiday. The hotel is often booked for seminars and celebrations of all kinds. The hotel impresses with friendly, attentive service and simply yet comfortably furnished rooms where you'll feel at home. Hotel guests can use the hotel's Wi-Fi network and parking free of charge. Pets are welcome – but please inquire in advance. Source: https://keltenhotel-waldhaus.de/