ヒルトブルクハウゼンの天然記念物・トップ20

On the path leading up to Heldburg Fortress in Thuringia, you'll eventually come across a linden tree split in two. A sign is attached to the hollow of this tree, and I'd like to tell you about it now: "Castle Linden of Heldburg Fortress – Large-leaved Summer Linden. Wanderer, pause! Read my story here: In 1791, I was planted by the then Ducal Court Secretary, Johann Daniel Bechmann (1768-1826), from Heldburg. That's why I was also called the Bechmann Linden. Around 1960, lightning destroyed my beautiful crown and split the trunk. Duke George II of Saxe-Meiningen (1826-1914) and his wife, Baroness von Heldburg (1839-1923), often lingered in the shade of its spreading branches when they resided here at the fortress during the summer months." Source: https://menosgada.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/die-schlosslinde-der-veste-heldburg/

Nice idea - almost yoga

If you crawl through the "eye of the needle" a wish comes true 😉

With a dominance of almost 20 kilometers and a prominence of almost 300 meters, the Großer Gleichberg is one of the most sublime mountains in Thuringia and for that reason alone it is worth a visit. The surrounding towns are: Zellfeld in the northeast, Roth in the east, Simmershausen and Gleicherwiesen in the southeast, Gleichamberg in the south, Hindfeld and Milz in the southwest, Römhild in the west, and Haina in the northwest

The climb up to the plateau is strenuous, but the view from above makes up for the effort. You can look towards Franconia (Bavaria) or towards Kleiner Gleichberg (Thuringia). This is where the viewpoints get their name from.

According to legend, if you crawl through the stone once, your wish will come true, provided you keep it to yourself. So it's definitely worth it for everyone. You can read the entire legend on the plaque, including a special episode about the former carters. But to read it in full, you have to make the journey here.

has something very sensual about it

Despite the challenges posed by logging operations and the loss of spruce trees due to environmental changes, Gießübler Switzerland remains a place of wildly romantic beauty and peace. My visit to this picturesque region was characterized by the feeling of immersing myself in another world. The circular route through Gießübler Switzerland took me through varied landscapes that impressed both with their natural beauty and the traces of human intervention. Despite the current situation with logging, it is a place that shows the power and resilience of nature. The hike through Gießübler Switzerland offered the opportunity to explore the highlights of the region, from the Dachsbachkanzel to the Langertfelsen. Every step along the way led to new discoveries, be it a hidden clearing or a breathtaking view. The landscape is constantly changing, making the hike a captivating experience. The loss of the spruce trees is a sad sight and a reminder of how important it is to protect and preserve our natural environment. It is a wake-up call to recognize the importance of forests for ecological balance and biological diversity.