Gleima’s history can be traced through two motifs: the former connection between its districts via a pond dam and the symbolism of its coat of arms. The wider travel destination of Remptendorf adds landscape, hiking trails, and buildings as a separate perspective.

Two Districts and the Imagery of the Coat of Arms

Gleima consists of two districts that were once connected only by a wooden plank path across the pond dam. This historic connection makes the spatial layout of the place tangible; the coat of arms reflects the two parts of the village on a symbolic level. The former path and the coat of arms tell of their relationship in different ways: as local history and as imagery.

The coat of arms shows an inverted horseshoe, with a star on either side, as well as a linden tree inside the horseshoe. The horseshoe symbolizes good luck and is intended to bring together the two stars, which represent the two parts of the village. The image thus combines the symbolism of good luck with the idea of unity between the districts.

The linden tree adds another historical motif to the coat of arms: it was regarded as a symbol of justice; court was often held beneath a linden tree. Alongside good luck and the depiction of the two parts of the village, justice is therefore another interpretation of the coat of arms.

Remptendorf in the Wider Travel Destination

Remptendorf is a unified municipality covering an area of about 100 km², set amid the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park. Hiking trails in Remptendorf’s forested countryside lead to viewpoints with wide-ranging views across the mountains and valleys of the Thuringian Slate Mountains. Attentive hikers can also discover old boundary stones in Remptendorf. Viewpoints and boundary stones offer different focal points: one draws the eye across mountains and valleys, while the other directs it to former boundaries. You can choose between panoramic landscapes and historical traces according to your interests.

The Ziemestal Bridge officially belongs to the municipality of Remptendorf. The railway viaduct on the Triptis–Marxgrün line in Thuringia is 115 meters long and 32 meters high. It was built between 1893 and 1895, has a single track, and is made entirely of steel. The measurements describe the size of the viaduct; its single-track design and steel construction also provide information about its structure. There is a clear restriction to bear in mind when planning a visit: unauthorized persons are generally prohibited from climbing or entering the Ziemestal Bridge and the railway line.

In the wider travel destination of Remptendorf, Gahma is also home to a fortified church that probably dates from the 12th century and is a protected historic monument. It differs significantly from the viaduct in age: the church probably dates from the 12th century, while the bridge was built between 1893 and 1895. Thus, a church building and a railway viaduct from different historical periods stand side by side.

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