シュタットティルムの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ20

Because of these events, Felix Gebser and some other local friends began excavating stonewood between 1953 and 1955; Unfortunately unsuccessful. After further excavations on the Schenkhopfberg, a large cavity was found, but not the cave and the search was resignedly stopped. It was not until the spring of 1957 that another attempt was made. Felix Gebser, Lothar Großkunze, Reinhardt Erdmann, Rüdiger Pöttgen and a few young people were initially there. After the initial success was achieved again, the first two continued digging alone. This time, however, the entrance to the cave was found. After scratch marks left by cave bears were discovered on walls, a close collaboration was established with the Museum of Prehistory and Early History in Weimar. The initial enthusiasm was dampened when no archaeologically valuable finds could be made even at a depth of 20 meters. The two local researchers worked for months, alone in their free time and with the simplest tools, into the cave, which was filled almost to the ceiling with material.

There is now a new refuge called Hopfs Hütt

At the same location, the completely new refuge "Hopfis Hütt" can no longer be overlooked. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the pulpit, directly on the Reinsberge panorama trail. The view ahead towards the Geratal, Thuringian Forest and Drei Gleichen is kept open. Really well done and perfect for taking a break 🍻 🥪 and as weather protection 👍🏻

In contrast to the pictures, the hut and the surrounding area have now been embellished by the Dienstedt village and local history association.

Bismarck monuments (sometimes also called Bismarck columns, Bismarck statues, etc.) were erected in honor of the longstanding Prussian Prime Minister and first German Chancellor, Otto Fürst von Bismarck, in many places in Germany at that time (today partly Denmark, France, Poland and Russia) Colonies as well as established on other continents. The Bismarck monuments were the most visible and permanent expression of Bismarck worship or the Bismarck cult in the Empire. (Source: Wikipedia)

The Reinsberge, located between Plaue and Ilmenau, is a low mountain range in the Ilm district of Thuringia, rising to 605.4 m above sea level, approximately 11.5 km long, and covering an area of approximately 35 km². The Reinsberge are by far the most famous and, at 604.1 m, the second highest elevation in the Reinsberge, and home to a castle ruin. The Reinsberge stretch from Martinroda, 4 km northwest of Ilmenau, to Arnstadt, where they extend to the edge of the Thuringian Basin. (Source: Wikipedia)

On June 19, 1993, a memorial for Felix Gebser was erected and inaugurated as part of the solstice celebration. The memorial stone is next to the hut and has the inscription: In memory of our homeland researcher, poet and composer Felix Gebser 1907 - 1988 (Source: https://dienstedt-hettstedt.de)

Very nice destination, the hiking trails to the Riechheimer Berg are nice to walk