Helmsdorf combines church architecture with the Unstrut Cycle Path. The historic Unstrut Bridge has been renovated and reopened to traffic; at Ă–lberg, the cycle path descends briefly but steeply. The parish church of St. Peter and Paul brings a different sense of time to the picture: the present building was erected in 1708 and substantially remodelled in 1933. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, these cultural and cycling themes provide a concrete basis for considering Helmsdorf as a destination.
Church and local history
A parish church in Helmsdorf is mentioned as early as a document from 1283. The present parish church of St. Peter and Paul was erected in 1708 and substantially remodelled in 1933. The 1283 reference and the construction date of the present building mark different historical points in time. The church’s furnishings include a Gothic baptismal font from the 14th century, a Baroque high altar, a side altar and a pulpit. Gothic and Baroque styles create different accents: the baptismal font points to medieval furnishings, while the high altar reflects Baroque design. Together with the construction date and remodelling, this combination offers visitors interested in culture more than just a single historical point of reference.
Unstrut Cycle Path: bridge and descent at Ă–lberg
The Unstrut Cycle Path crosses the historic Unstrut Bridge in Helmsdorf. The bridge has been renovated and reopened to traffic. Another detail to consider when planning is at Ă–lberg: there, the path descends briefly but steeply. The bridge and descent provide different reference points for the tour. The surface conditions may vary; keep this section in mind when planning. Before setting out, it is advisable to check the latest information about the bridge.
More to explore in Dingelstädt
In the wider destination of Dingelstädt, the Breikuchenfest adds its own summer cultural event. Since 2001, it has been celebrated every year as a town festival; it includes traditional events organised by local associations, shows, musical events and culinary offerings. The Kanonenbahn Cycle Path offers a different focus: it is considered easy to ride and runs for about 32 km from Dingelstädt in the Eichsfeld district of Thuringia to Frieda in the Werra-Meißner district of Hesse. Six tunnels and four bridges shape the route. The festival programme and cycle route offer different points of reference: a recurring summer festival on the one hand, and a tour described by its approximate length and structures on the other.
Dingelstädt’s architectural history also offers a distinct point of interest. The present parish church of St. Gertrudis was consecrated in 1855 as a three-aisled Gothic church. A first church on the site is mentioned in documents as early as the 14th century; its construction date is unknown. The present church is the third known church at this location.
Discover more destinations: Uder, Dingelstädt, Schimberg, Lindewerra, Lutter, Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Am Ohmberg, Wachstedt.
Go to the wider travel overview: Eichsfeld.
