Schwalbenstein

The Schwalbenstein on the Goethe trail is a rock in the Thuringian Forest. Here on the 19th of March, 1779, the old master wrote 'the fourth act of his' Iphigenie' 'on a sunny day'.

The impressive rock formation and the view from the cozy refuge make up for the climb in any case. Even Goethe was inspired by the distant view and wrote the fourth act of his "Iphigenie", the beginning of which is immortalized on a tablet in the stone.

Here not only the view lures. Here one is also very close to the poet-prince. Just like the Great Hermannsteins, the Schwalbenstein is a rock in the Thuringian Forest, which was often visited by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe when he was in Ilmenau. He wrote here on March 19, 1779, the IV Act of Iphigenia. This is indicated by a tablet attached to the rock.

The most romantic place in the Ilm district invites not only to rest, but also to philosophize.

Picturesque little cottage in the forest. Nice for a short rest.

You can relax there, find shelter from the rain and have a wonderful view.