This hilltop castle, originally part of the Orlagau region, was built over a thousand years ago in the midst of a clearing on the upper reaches of the Saale River …
Back on the Saale Cycle Path, this trail takes us out of Rudolstadt with a last very nice view of the Heidecksburg. This way through the Saale valley is in …
Ranis Castle is a well-preserved fortress dating back to the 12th century and offers a wonderful view over the town of Ranis. Below it lies the Ilsen Cave, which can also be visited (regardless of the castle's opening hours).
In 1208, the Counts of Schwarzburg received the former imperial city of Saalfeld as a pledge. The tower castle Hoher Schwarm was hardly used as a residence, however; it was …
An alum plant was opened in the Saaletal as early as 1544. In 1546 an alum hut on the Wetzelstein was described by Georgius Agricola. According to Hieronymus Völker, these …