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Gehren Castle Ruins

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Gehren Castle Ruins

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Location: Gehren, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany

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1. Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau – View of the ICE Railway Bridge loop from Großbreitenbach

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2. Höllteich – Ochsenbacher Pond loop from Großbreitenbach

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3. Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau – View of the ICE Railway Bridge loop from ehem. Hp. Grenzhammer

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𝕳𝖊𝖑𝖒𝖊𝖓𝖆𝖚

May 22, 2020

The first buildings were probably built here in the 12th century on a trade route from Erfurt to Nuremberg. In 1308 the lords of Berlstedt erected further buildings here, which in 1464 became the property of the Counts of Schwarzburg. During this time they built the south wing.

From 1574 the palace was expanded in the Renaissance style and the north and south wings were combined into one building. To this end, sandstone blocks from the abandoned Paulinzella Monastery were used. The palace chapel was built in 1666. Subsequently, the palace served as a hunting and summer residence for the counts and princes of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, and Prince Günther I even used it as a residence between 1720 and 1740. In 1918 it passed into the possession of the state of Thuringia and was mainly used as a house.

In a fire on September 11, 1933, the castle was destroyed and largely demolished in the following years, leaving only the remains of some surrounding walls. Between 1997 and 2001 the ruin was secured, partially restored and made accessible. It is surrounded by the extensive castle park in the style of an English garden.

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Chris Möller-Landgraf 🤴🏻

April 9, 2022

Very beautiful castle park with the ruins of the old Gehren Castle. Great backdrop for beautiful pictures. Also suitable as a starting point for excursions in the region or to the long mountain.

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Uwe S

July 12, 2020

Nice to look at, but there are also a few points about urban trick drivers ....

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Location: Gehren, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany

Gehren Castle Ruins

1. Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau – View of the ICE Railway Bridge loop from Großbreitenbach

2. Höllteich – Ochsenbacher Pond loop from Großbreitenbach

3. Ilmtal Cycle Path Near Ilmenau – View of the ICE Railway Bridge loop from ehem. Hp. Grenzhammer

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