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Beautiful view of Normannstein Castle

According to tradition, the citizens of Wendehausen would gather for worship on fine May Sundays at this weather-protected cross on the road to Katharinenberg. The religious symbol, which disappeared in the restricted area within Germany, was re-erected at its historic location in 1992.

The centerpiece of this pilgrimage church, begun in 1520 but never completed on the site of a previous chapel dating from 1462, was originally intended to be the "Holy Grave," a stone sculpture group secretly "acquired" by the local noble von Harstall family. The work of art was originally intended for a pilgrimage church near Eisenach, but never arrived. The Lords of Harstall had the work buried in the Hainich forest, where it remained hidden for more than fifty years. When it became apparent that the construction of the pilgrimage church would never be completed, the "Holy Grave" was placed in the Diedorf church around 1600, where it remains the main attraction to this day.

The Katharinenberg church ruins are a very romantic ensemble. Only the choir of the planned pilgrimage church was ever converted. The interior of the church never had a roof.

At a triangular junction, you'll find the impressive Katharinenberg weather cross, erected in 1992. There's also a small rest area.

Perched high above the medieval half-timbered town of Treffurt, the Normannstein Castle watches over the town and the Werra Valley. The castle, which is also accessible by car and wheelchair accessible, offers a fantastic view of the town and the Werra Valley.

The church ruins were planned as a pilgrimage church, but even then, they remained in ruins. The reason for this was that construction of this church began on St. Catherine's Hill in 1520. However, when major peasant uprisings broke out in the region in 1525, it was apparently destroyed. By the time the uprisings were over, the local rulers had converted to the new, Lutheran faith. The construction of the church was never completed. Only the church tower was expanded and maintained, as it served as a watchtower.