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The Osterburg ruins are a fantastic hiking highlight.

The town of Schleusingen was granted town charter in 1412. From 1245 to 1583, Schleusingen was the seat of the Counts of Henneberg. The castle was strategically located at the junction of the Erfurt-Würzburg trade route. The early modern Bertoldsburg Castle is managed by the Thuringian Palaces and Gardens Foundation and houses the Natural History Museum. The last Henneberg count, Georg Ernst, founded the Gymnasium (grammar school) in 1577, making it one of the four oldest educational institutions in Germany.

Beautiful to look at, unfortunately we weren't allowed in and there was no information about when it would be possible.

First documented mention in 890.

For anyone interested in history, a visit to the ancestral castle of the Henneberg-Schleusinger line is a must. This exhibition is quite manageable, but is due to be expanded and remodeled in the near future - according to the friendly employee at the counter.

For German Heritage Day, Bibra Castle opened its doors to visitors. There were guided tours of the grounds with interesting facts, followed by coffee and cake... what more could you want?! Perhaps an overnight stay in the castle? No problem, there's room for 17 people.

At the confluence of the Erle and Nahe, in the middle of the small medieval town of Schleusingen, stands the mighty Bertholdsburg Castle. From the 13th century onwards it served as the ancestral seat of the Counts of Henneberg and is the oldest residential castle in Thuringia. In the 15th and 16th centuries the fortified castle was converted into an early modern castle in the Renaissance style. Today the castle houses the Natural History Museum. The 40-metre-high main tower offers a picturesque view of the southern foothills of the Thuringian Forest.

The Stone Church stands on the basalt summit of the Stone Mountain. It is believed to be a pre-Christian place of worship, which was built with a chapel during the Christianization. This was dedicated to Saint Ottilie and pilgrims came here to wash themselves with the water from the nearby spring. Only a wall remains of the church, but this is very impressive simply because there was a modern quarry underneath it. The mighty basalt wall on which the chapel stands was left standing, which gives the church an impressive size. A warning to anyone interested: the ascent and descent up the mountain are quite steep and narrow. The path from Henfstädt is very overgrown. After my own exploration, I would advise against a visit at the moment.