In Trebra, the Peace Oak has been protected since 1988; in Limlingerode, a baptismal font dating from the time of the place’s earliest written mention in 1233 stands alongside a baptismal angel carved around 1710. Natural monuments and ecclesiastical art give Hohenstein a tangible setting for a stay with a range of interests.
Natural Monuments and Woodland Destinations
The Trebra Peace Oak, also known as the Imperial Oak, is designated a natural monument. At Gesundbrunnen in Trebra Forest, you will find a shelter with a fire pit, as well as information boards about the history of the place and the forest. There is also a covered spring with pure water, inviting you to refresh yourself. At this named site, forest history, a protected oak and the spring offer different points of interest.
Another destination is the Sandkuhle in the Trebra area, a former sand quarry with a shelter and views of Lohra Castle. Hikers and cyclists can explore the grounds; cars can be parked beside the road. While the spring and the information boards about the forest and local history are part of the Gesundbrunnen site, the Sandkuhle offers views of Lohra Castle. Which details matter most to you depends on whether you are more interested in the forest and its history or in the view.
Churches and Ecclesiastical Art
The Church of St. Nicolai in Trebra was built around 1700 on the site of its predecessor. It is a Baroque hall church with a very tall western tower made of ashlar blocks. In Holbach, the Church of St. Bartholomew dates from 1745; a tower with a Baroque half-timbered cupola stands on its south side. The contrasting descriptions of the towers offer a tangible point of comparison: in Trebra, the ashlar blocks of the western tower are distinctive, while in Holbach, it is the half-timbered cupola of the southern tower.
In Limlingerode church, you can see the baptismal font dating from the time of the place’s earliest written mention in 1233. A baptismal angel carved around 1710 floats above it. The organ is a popular concert instrument. The font, angel and organ represent different aspects of the church: the early written history of the place, a later carved furnishing and the church’s use as a concert venue.
Events and Finding Accommodation
The shooting festival organised by SchĂĽtzenverein Limlingerode e.V. includes a concert, dancing, a shooting competition and other traditions. If you would like to plan your trip around the event, check the current date. When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: church architecture and baptismal art, woodland destinations or a festival each offer different starting points for planning.
In the Wider Nordhausen Destination
In the wider Nordhausen destination, the Karstwanderweg crosses the district for 56 kilometres from east to west. The SĂĽdharz Nature Park Information Centre features an interactive exhibition about the gypsum karst landscape and the distinctive features of the South Harz. The Harzquerbahn connects Wernigerode in the northern Harz with Nordhausen in the southern Harz foothills, adding a rail link between the two places to this regional perspective.
The Rabensteiner Stollen is also part of the wider Nordhausen destination. A guided tour takes you through almost 300 years of Harz hard-coal mining, past coal remains, fossils, work sites, mined-out seams and workings that are often only 60 centimetres high. The “Rabenstein-Express” mine train first travels 500 metres into the mountain; the route then continues into 18th-century mining areas. Check the current tour options before visiting.
Discover more destinations: Heringen/Helme, Rodishain, Hainleite, Harzungen, Auleben, Hamma, Ilfeld, Niedergebra
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