Womens forest - Frauenwald

Frauenwald am Rennsteig
Frauenwald
federal stateThuringia
Residents950
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height750 m above sea level
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Frauenwald is a small state approved resort in Thuringian Forest right on Rennsteig located. If you want to enjoy nature, this is the right place for you.

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Long stretched on a ridge of approx. 800 m height, Frauenwald is the oldest place on the Rennsteig, directly on the former Erfurt - Nuremberg road. The first mentions of the settlement go back to 1218.

Countless hiking opportunities, wild and romantic nature, the life-giving forest, cool romantic streams and mountain meadows rich in species characterize the area here in the middle of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Thuringian Forest. The varied landscape and the nearby dam make the heart of every nature lover beat faster. This is where the Rennsteig, Lutherweg, Ilmtal Cycle Path and the Rennsteig mountain bike route meet. Enjoy panoramic views without having to climb a mountain.

In the resort you will find a large selection of overnight accommodations in holiday apartments, holiday homes and hotels. With us you will be spoiled in terms of gastronomy in cafes, restaurants and even eating by the beech wood fire.

With its numerous cultural events, Frauenwald casts a spell over many guests every year. In winter Frauenwald is also the Mecca for sled dog athletes. On special days, the friends of the Rennsteigbahn invite you to historical steam train rides.

Frauenwald is a district of Ilmenau.

getting there

By train

By train to the ICE train station in Erfurt, then on with the regional train from Erfurt via Arnstadt to Ilmenau, bus in the direction of Suhl / Frauenwald, IC connection from Erfurt and Arnstadt.

By bus

Regular services, IOV line 300 to and from Ilmenau as well as Frauenwald and Suhl, transfer options in Ilmenau and Suhl.

In the street

From the north via the A4 to Erfurter Kreuz, then A71 to the Ilmenau exit »continue on the L3004 in the direction of Coburg to the Rennsteig junction» on the L1141 in the direction of Frauenwald. Coming from the south on the A71 and A73 »exit 19-Suhl / Zella-Mehlis or Schleusingen towards Ilmenau» at the Rennsteig crossing turn right onto the L1141 towards Frauenwald.

mobility

Tourist Attractions

Frauenwald Bunker Museum 'Rennsteighöhe

Bunker Museum

In the immediate vicinity of Frauenwald there is a Bunker Museum. A guided tour gives visitors an insight into the recent history of East Germany. While a large number of bunkers were built as combat and protection systems, the system at the “Rennsteighöhe” hotel is a command bunker, similar to those that were used in World War II.

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Thuringian Forest

Exhibition - UNESCO Vessertal-Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve

"Experience nature with all your senses" is the motto of Exhibition of the Vessertal-Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve With information about the protected area, agriculture and forestry, geology and much more.Fox, eagle owl, red deer and a whole range of other animal species can be seen in a 15 square meter diorama. Touch box, odor organ, special features of trees, insects are also part of the exhibition.

Deer monument at the Frauenwald drilling rig

St. Nicolai Church

The St. Nicolai Church stands in the center of the village on the grounds of a former monastery. It was built in 1831 based on a design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. The tower was not added to the nave until 1911. The organ was built by Theodor Kühn in 1888 and the sound was redesigned in 1939 and 1959.

Monument at the drill rig

The monument at the drill rig was inaugurated on July 25, 1937 with great sympathy from the people of Frauenwald. It was built according to the idea of ​​the then mayor Alfred Robert Kahl, the plans of the architect Liebermann from Königsee and the sculptor Hermann Keck from Saalfeld. The history of Frauenwald from 1218 to 1918 is presented on three pages. The monument finds the crowning glory in a capital red deer with a view of the town. He is accompanied by a wood grouse, an owl and a bird of prey placed on the edges of the sides.

"Altes Frauenwald" - home parlor

In the Heimatstube, historical objects of daily use, home furnishings, tools and agricultural implements, a model of a home worker workshop (glass blower), photos, books and handwritten notes are on display, including an unusual coffee or tea machine.The oldest inventory item with a verifiable date comes from 1650. An insight is also given into the production of the industries located here, including the manufacture of wooden water pipes on the drill rig.

activities

hike

Fraubachtal in Frauenwald
Frauenwald winter beauty
Hohe Straße Frauenwald
Sleigh ride in Frauenwald
Kremser ride in Frauenwald
Horses in the paddock at the Bergbad

In and around Frauenwald there are many opportunities to enjoy nature while hiking in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Thuringian Forest to enjoy. There are several hiking routes:

To go biking

In addition to hiking routes, there are also designated cycle routes:

Skiing and snowshoeing

In the winter months, around 35 km of groomed ski hiking trails are available to visitors. If you want, you can explore the area on foot off the beaten track with snowshoes or backcountry skis.

Sledding

At the entrance to the village there is a toboggan slope with a small kiosk for catering.

Mountain bike and ski rental

  • 1  Waldfrieden inn, Nordstrasse 71, 98694 Ilmenau OT Frauenwald. Tel.: (0)36782 - 61467, Email: .

Horseback riding and carriage rides

  • Rosenberger riding stables. Riding excursions in the vicinity of Frauenwald, riding lessons, carriage and chariot rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides and riding holidays are offered.

Wildlife watching

From an observation pulpit, game viewing is particularly important Red deer, but also of wild boars, foxes or hares, possible. In late spring and summer, you can primarily observe the red deer mother animals with their calves, while in autumn the rutting season attracts the deer with their protruding antlers. Two to three-hour tours are offered all year round by the Friends of the Biosphere Reserve Vessertal-Thüringer Wald e. V. offered.

shop

  • 1  Butcher shop Lobig, Nordstrasse 25, 98694 Ilmenau OT Frauenwald. Tel.: 49 (0)36782 61918, Fax: 49 (0)36782 62416, Email: . Meat products from our own region and a small selection of products for everyday needs.Open: Tue-Fri 7: 30-12: 00, 15: 00-18: 00, Sat 7: 30-11: 30.last change: Feb. 2021
  • 2  REWE supermarket, Brunnenstrasse 3, 98528 Suhl OT Schmiedefeld. Tel.: 49 (0)36782 709732. Distance approx. 7 km,Open: Mon-Sat 7 am-10pm.last change: Feb. 2021

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accommodation

Our Trip planner is available as a pdf or we will be happy to send it to you. You can also find out more on the website of Frauenwald.

Hotels and pensions

Vacation homes

Apartments

private room

health

  • 1  Kruse M., Kruse F. Dipl.-Med. Practice for general medicine, Fraubachtal 6, 98694 Ilmenau OT Frauenwald. Tel.: 49 (0)36782 61283.
  • 2  Dentist Anja Hof, Nordstrasse 14, 98694 Ilmenau OT Frauenwald. Tel.: 49 (0)36782 61340, Fax: 49 (0)36782 63422.
  • 3  Forest pharmacy, Suhler Chaussee 1, 98528 Suhl OT Schmiedefeld. Tel.: 49 (0)36782 6380. Distance approx. 7.5 km,Open: Mo-Fr 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sa 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.last change: Feb. 2021

Practical advice

trips

Frauenwald is centrally located in the Thuringian Forest. From here you can explore the area in all directions.

Cities worth seeing

  • Ilmenau a city of Goethe with a racing sled tradition, approx. 20 km north
  • Suhl with a weapons and vehicle museum and a very nice zoo, approx. 22 km to the west
  • Zella Mehlis with a marine aquarium - one million liter shark tank - and the eXplorata - interactive world, approx. 26 km to the west
  • Oberhof known for sports facilities, a remarkable Exotarium and the Rennsteig Garden a botanical paradise for nature lovers of the mountain flora, approx. 23 km northwest
  • Schleusingen Worth seeing history at Bertholdsburg Castle, approx. 22 km to the west
  • Großbreitenbach known as the Olitätenland, approx. 27 km east
  • Erfurt State capital of Thuringia with a beautiful large old town, about 63 km

literature

The history of the Kleinbahn Rennsteig – Frauenwald 1913–1965 , Authors Günter Fromm and Harald Rockstuhl

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