エルベンハウゼンの洞窟・トップ12

This gray, age-old ruin is called "Mauerschädel," meaning "uninhabitable ruin." The people's imagination has always been preoccupied with this ruin, and in 1891, the blind legend collector Chr. Ludwig Wucke recorded the following legend: Filke was once a large town, stretching from Oberfilke to the now-vanished old St. Peter's Church and the village of Willmars. It was crossed by three streams and had over 300 bakers and the first Christian church in the area. The bishop baptized the pagans there. Its remains form the "Mauerschädel." Indeed, the legend is supported by the fact that a large number of now-vanished settlements once existed in the area around Filke. The ruin lies directly on the border between Thuringia and Bavaria.

Mauerschädel (Skull of the Wall). A medieval remnant of the village of Bischofs. An open-air service is held there every year. The atmosphere is fantastic, beside the Schmerbach stream. Friedhelm Korell's bratwurst and Erich Hofmann's roasted pork roasts are absolute favorites. It's practically an insider tip!

The Hutsburg Castle is a striking testimony to Germany's dark times. Exactly 500 years ago, the Hutsburg Castle was destroyed during the Peasants' War raging at the time. Today, on the occasion of our evening hike on May 14, 2025, we commemorated the events of that time. Social injustice and restrictions on "freedom" led to the terrible armed conflicts back then. We enjoyed the beautiful sunset and today's peaceful atmosphere high above Helmershausen. Unfortunately, the view from high above is impossible due to the dense forest. Only down at the edge of the forest does the bench invite you to linger, observe, and reflect.

An interesting ruin on the mountain. Suddenly, this castle appears, bearing witness to times long forgotten.

For Tann Castle, see e.g. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Tann. For the noble family, see e.g. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tann_(Adelsgeschlecht)

Here you can find more information: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutsburg

Memorial stone for Justice Counsel Julius Türck.

Chronicle of the Rhönclub Hilders due to construction work and changes