Schleusingerneundorf lies in the southern part of the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. For a nature-focused stay, Gerswiese is a convenient place to take a break: this natural woodland meadow has a hiking shelter where you can rest. A circular hiking trail follows several named sections and returns to Schleusingerneundorf via a forest path. When planning your trip, consider whether to focus on the hike in the village or also include the cultural attractions in the wider destination of Schleusingen.
Gerswiese and the Route
Gerswiese, also known as Gerschwiese, is a natural woodland meadow with a hiking shelter where you can rest. The name also appears in the Gerschwiese–Fünfmännerweg–Wegspinne circular hiking trail: the meadow lies on the route and is also a specific place to take a break. If you are planning the hike, you can combine a stop at the shelter with the route.
The Gerschwiese–Fünfmännerweg–Wegspinne circular hiking trail passes Gerswiese, Hoher Stieg, Fünfmännerweg and the I-Linie (Wegspinne); a forest path leads back to Schleusingerneundorf. The sequence links several clearly named sections into a circular hike. Before setting out, check the latest trail information so your plans take current trail conditions into account.
Getting There and a Local Business
If you plan to travel by bus, check the current timetable for connections from Suhl, Schleusingen and Hinternah to Schleusingerneundorf. This lets you confirm which connection is suitable for your travel date before setting off.
Köhlerei Hartleb is located in Schleusingen OT Schleusingerneundorf. It does not produce charcoal, but only packages it. This distinction is important when describing the business: despite its name, it is not a charcoal producer.
Finding Accommodation to Suit Your Trip
When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to be clear about your priorities: should the hike in Schleusingerneundorf be the main focus of your stay, or would you also like to include the cultural attractions in the wider destination of Schleusingen? Use the relevant place name in your search. This helps distinguish the local loop from the cultural attractions located separately in Schleusingen as different parts of your trip.
Culture in the Wider Destination of Schleusingen
Schloss Bertholdsburg in Schleusingen is a Renaissance building flanked by four towers and featuring magnificent portals. Until 1583, it was the seat of the Counts of Henneberg; today, it houses the Natural History Museum. The museum’s three large exhibitions occupy nearly 2,000 m² across the castle’s east, north and west wings. Exhibition highlights include the 5- to 6-metre-long skeletons of dinosaurs from southern Thuringia. As exhibitions may change, check the latest visitor information before planning a visit.
Schleusingen’s town centre also offers historical points of interest: the market square, lined with linden trees, is adorned with a market fountain dating from 1710, featuring a statue of Countess Elisabeth of Henneberg. One highlight of the town festival is the Abitaufe, held annually on the second-to-last weekend before the summer holidays. The graduating students of Hennebergisches Gymnasium “Georg Ernst” are pulled through town in brightly decorated handcarts and then ceremonially baptised after Countess Elisabeth’s face on the market fountain has been veiled. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the specific festival dates.
Discover more destinations: Schleusingen, Ehrenberg, Reurieth, Sachsenbrunn, Biberschlag, Oberstadt, Schnett, Schleusegrund
See the wider travel overview: Hildburghausen-Suhl.
