Described as the world's largest cowbell, the bell is one of the sights in Kleinschmalkalden. It is located on Friedrichrodaer StraĂźe at an elevation of 453 m; this is also where the Kleinschmalkalden volcanic trail begins and ends. A distinctive local landmark and a hiking route thus meet at the same spot. The volcanic trail is a family-friendly circular route. In the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal, it shares interesting information about the region's volcanic activity. The bell was made in the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal by the locally based Venter-Glocken GmbH; the company received an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for it.
Churches and church fair in Kleinschmalkalden
The Kleinschmalkalden parish comprises the Gothaische Kirche Kleinschmalkalden and the Hessische Kirche Kleinschmalkalden. The Kleinschmalkalden church fair is a church dedication festival and begins every year in August. In the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal, the local districts' church fairs take place annually from August to September; traditional events include dances and festive processions. If a festival is a deciding factor in your trip, check the dates for the specific year in advance.
Hikes in the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal
For a hike with details on distance, walking time and elevation gain, the Höhnberg loop is another option in the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal. This moderately difficult route is 14.3 km long, takes about three hours to walk and has an elevation gain of 286 m. It follows historic paths through spruce and mixed forests to the mountain ridge, follows a section of the Rennsteig there, and crosses mountain meadows and valleys. Another route option is the 11 km-long Große Haderholzroute between Seligenthal and Kleinschmalkalden; it leads to geological features and viewpoints around Haderholzstein. The Luther Trail also passes through Floh-Seligenthal and offers lovely views of the municipality along dense forests. You can therefore choose between a moderately difficult route with details on walking time and elevation gain, and trails featuring named landscape and geological highlights.
Landscape and seasonal experiences
In the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal, Lake Ebertswiese was formed by quarrying; it lies between rock faces up to 30 m high. Ebertswiese in the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal is a mountain meadow with several varieties of wild orchids and globeflowers. The Bergseefest at Lake Ebertswiese in the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal takes place every year one week after the summer solstice. The Bergseefest programme includes music by local music associations and choirs, as well as performances by local clubs; check the dates for your travel year in advance.
For seasonal planning, the Kleinschmalkalden forest swimming pool in the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal offers about 1,250 m² of water surface and 50 m lanes. As the pool operates seasonally, check its opening times for your travel period. Floh-Seligenthal can be reached by bus and train; check timetables and routes before travelling. The Floh-Seligenthal tourist information office provides local, event and bus timetables, as well as hiking and cycling maps.
Discover more destinations: Oepfershausen, Floh-Seligenthal, Wallbach, Rosa, Schwarza, Springstille, KĂĽhndorf, JĂĽchsen
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