Welcome to Greußen, a charming destination in the Kyffhäuser district of Germany. This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities of Greußen.
Attractions in Greußen
Highlights
Maps and trails
Bicycle Rides
· Wartburg-Hainich
6th Experience cycling tour: Hainich and Heilinger Heights
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
120.4 km
Duration
12:00 h
Ascent
931 m
Descent
931 m
The circular route takes you from the Hainich through the Thuringian Basin and over the Heilinger Heights.
from Volksbank Arena Harz,
Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Bicycle Rides
· Wartburg-Hainich
5. Adventure cycle tour: Thuringian Basin and Hainich National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
130.7 km
Duration
13:00 h
Ascent
1,094 m
Descent
1,081 m
From the Thuringian Basin, you ride over the Heilinger Heights to the Hainich National Park.
from Volksbank Arena Harz,
Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Bicycle Rides
· Wartburg-Hainich
1st stage of the Great Adventure Cycling Tour: Bad Langensalza - Possen Leisure Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
46.1 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
603 m
Descent
374 m
With many viewpoints, this section of the route takes you from the Thuringian Basin up to the highlands of the Hainleite.
from Volksbank Arena Harz,
Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Mountain Bike
· Kyffhäuser
SDH-Kahler Berg-Arnsburg-Possen-SDH
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
50.7 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
710 m
Descent
730 m
Tour from Sondershausen to the Marienbrunnen and onwards to Kahlen Berg. From there to Arnsburg and via Possen with a trail from Possenlauf over ...
from Gerd Schreivogel,
Community
Bicycle Rides
· Harz
Tag 1/5 Radtour NDH > SOB
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
92.7 km
Duration
6:52 h
Ascent
738 m
Descent
593 m
Nordhausen > Weimar
from Micha E.,
Community
Road Bike
· Wartburg-Hainich
Demanding road cycling round trip from Sachsensiedlung via Schlotheim, Greußen, and Bad Tennstedt
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
121.9 km
Duration
6:19 h
Ascent
644 m
Descent
645 m
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Road Bike
· Wartburg-Hainich
Racing bike tour on Unstrut-Werra-Radweg from Hörselberg-Hainich to Niederspier via Langula, Oberdorla and Schlotheim
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
63.2 km
Duration
3:18 h
Ascent
427 m
Descent
486 m
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Road Bike
· Sömmerda
Scenic road cycling round trip from Elxleben an der Gera via Bad Tennstedt, Greußen, and Weißensee
Difficulty
moderate
closed
Distance
93.8 km
Duration
4:46 h
Ascent
215 m
Descent
215 m
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Road Bike
· Sömmerda
Scenic road cycling round trip from Elxleben an der Gera via Sömmerda, Weißensee, and Straußfurt
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
104.6 km
Duration
5:18 h
Ascent
107 m
Descent
107 m
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Road Bike
· Kyffhäuser
Scenic road cycling round trip from Kyffhäuserland via Seega, Oberbösa, and Sondershausen
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
102.1 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
1,121 m
Descent
1,121 m
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Maps and trails
Geographical location and special features:
Greußen is located at the foot of the Kyffhäuser Mountains in the federal state of Thuringia. The town is surrounded by picturesque nature and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. A special highlight is the nearby Harz National Park with its numerous hiking and cycling trails.
Tourist attractions: There are many historic buildings to discover in Greußen, such as Greußen Castle or the St. Marien town church. Another attraction is the Eichsfeld Border Museum, which deals with German-German history.
Cultural highlights and events: Cultural life in Greußen is enriched by regular events. In the summer, the traditional town festival takes place, where local music groups perform and regional specialities are on offer.
Culinary specialities: The cuisine in Thuringia is characterised by hearty dishes - a must for every gourmet! Be sure to try the Thuringian Rostbratwurst or the famous "Thüringer Klöße" (a type of potato dumpling).
Outdoor activities: The best time for hiking and cycling tours is in spring and summer. The routes through the Harz National Park or along the Unstrut River are particularly recommended. In winter, you can go skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Snowtropolis ski hall.
Rain days: Even in bad weather, there is plenty to do in Greußen. Visit the local history museum, which offers insights into local history, or relax in the thermal spa Solewelt.
Where is it most beautiful? A special highlight of Greußen is the Kyffhäuser Monument - a monumental statue on the summit of Mount Kyffhäuser. From here you have a breathtaking view over the town and the surrounding mountains.
Overall, Greußen is definitely worth a visit! With its historical sights, cultural highlights as well as numerous outdoor activities, every visitor will be thrilled.
Tourist attractions: There are many historic buildings to discover in Greußen, such as Greußen Castle or the St. Marien town church. Another attraction is the Eichsfeld Border Museum, which deals with German-German history.
Cultural highlights and events: Cultural life in Greußen is enriched by regular events. In the summer, the traditional town festival takes place, where local music groups perform and regional specialities are on offer.
Culinary specialities: The cuisine in Thuringia is characterised by hearty dishes - a must for every gourmet! Be sure to try the Thuringian Rostbratwurst or the famous "Thüringer Klöße" (a type of potato dumpling).
Outdoor activities: The best time for hiking and cycling tours is in spring and summer. The routes through the Harz National Park or along the Unstrut River are particularly recommended. In winter, you can go skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Snowtropolis ski hall.
Rain days: Even in bad weather, there is plenty to do in Greußen. Visit the local history museum, which offers insights into local history, or relax in the thermal spa Solewelt.
Where is it most beautiful? A special highlight of Greußen is the Kyffhäuser Monument - a monumental statue on the summit of Mount Kyffhäuser. From here you have a breathtaking view over the town and the surrounding mountains.
Overall, Greußen is definitely worth a visit! With its historical sights, cultural highlights as well as numerous outdoor activities, every visitor will be thrilled.
Destinations in Greußen
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