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Spechtsbrunn is one of the oldest places in the Rennsteig region. The place name is not due to a woodpecker, but on a Speckle, a (stick trunks), with a swampy, boggy spot was made passable.
On June 29, 1414, the place is first mentioned in a document by the Counts of Orlamünde (Wikipedia).
November 26, 2019
The village of Spechtsbrunn lies in a valley on the Rennsteig.
It has a beautiful village church.
July 28, 2024
The northernmost district of the municipality of Oberland on the Rennsteig Spechtsbrunn - was built around 13oo and is therefore
one of the oldest settlements in the
Rennsteig region. In 1414 Spechtsbrunn was first mentioned in a document. Developed through its connection to the army and commercial streets
the place quickly. (... from information board)
August 1, 2020
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