Great excursion destination near the hall. A bit difficult access, but when you reach the top you will be rewarded with a great reconstructed castle complex. A real insider tip in the region was created with great attention to detail.
In the middle of the picturesque Saale-Orla valley, originally built between 1708 and 1714, with 365 windows, 52 interior doors, 12 chimneys and 4 entrances - Oppurg Castle is also known as the Four Seasons Castle.
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).
Brandenstein is a beautiful baroque castle and was bought in 2000 by the Thuringian family Holger Kahl (father of the art dealer Fabian Kahl). The café in the castle is an ideal place to linger/rest.