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Witterda

Welcome to Witterda and Sömmerda, a travel destination in the heart of Germany! In this Travel Guide we show you the most beautiful places and activities you can experience here.

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Activities in Witterda


Attractions in Witterda


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.5 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 226 m
Descent 295 m

From the Thuringian Orchard on the Luther Trail back to the state capital.

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from Paul Hentschel,   Thüringen-entdecken.de
Bicycle Rides · Wartburg-Hainich
Nägelstedt/Unstrut - EF-Northern Gera Floodplain
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 30.4 km
Duration 7:25 h
Ascent 207 m
Descent 197 m

Between the Unstrut and Gera cycle paths, there is a cross-connection! It connects the Bad Langensalza city area (Nägelstedt) with the northern ...

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from Tourismusverein Fahner Höhe,   Thuringian Forest
Hiking Trail · Sömmerda
Circular route "Im Haken" - Witterda
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 6 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 153 m
Descent 116 m

The circular hiking trail runs above Witterda along the NSG "Im Haken" over the "Himmelreich" to the "Schöne Aussicht".

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from Cindy Georgy,   Thüringer Becken
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 11.6 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 236 m
Descent 234 m

Complex panorama route with a cozy stopover

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from Cindy Georgy,   Thüringer Becken
Hiking Trail · Erfurt
Many views of Erfurt
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 59.5 km
Duration 15:16 h
Ascent 559 m
Descent 534 m

This is a small viewpoint route around Erfurt.

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from Oliver Epstude,   Community
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 19.7 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 355 m

The touring route begins in the Weißbachtal at the Grundmühle near Tiefthal and leads via the Lutherweg up and along the Fahner Höhe to the Tonnatal.

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from Cindy Georgy,   Thüringer Becken
Hiking Trail · Erfurt
Orphalgrund and Grundmühle
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 120 m
Descent 120 m

A hidden oasis at the gates of Erfurt Just a few minutes by car from Thuringia's state capital Erfurt, this small oasis can be found: The Weißbach ...

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from Sabine Gilcher,   Rother Bergverlag
Hiking Trail · Erfurt
Touringen - Fahner Höhe
Difficulty
Distance 19.2 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 324 m
Descent 384 m

The Lutherweg section shown here runs from Erfurt via the Orphalgrund onto and along the Fahner Höhe and leads over Tonna to the Unstrut.

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from Tourismusverein Fahner Höhe,   Community
Hiking Trail · Erfurt
Schwellenburg_Grundmühle
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 182 m
Descent 182 m

Beautiful and very varied tour.

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from Jens Eichenberg,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 5:56 h
Ascent 404 m
Descent 313 m

🗽: The highlight is the journey itself, the beautiful distant views of the villages on the north side of the Fahner Höhe. From the highest point ...

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from BAMA,   Community
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Geographical location: Witterda and Sömmerda are located in Thuringia, between the cities of Erfurt and Weimar. The region is characterised by rolling hills and is crossed by the river Unstrut. Here you will find a charming landscape with many green meadows, fields and forests.

Tourist attractions: The region offers numerous historical sights such as Ettersburg Castle or Molsdorf Castle. A highlight for art lovers is the Bauhaus Museum in Weimar. For nature lovers, a visit to the Hainich National Park - the largest contiguous deciduous forest area in Germany - is worthwhile.

Cultural Highlights & Events: There are many cultural events to attend in the region, such as concerts, theatre performances or exhibitions. In summer, for example, the cultural festival "Weimarer Sommer" takes place - a colourful mixture of music, dance and theatre performances.

Culinary specialities: Thuringia stands for hearty home cooking: be sure to try the famous Thuringian bratwurst and the stew called "Thuringian dumplings". Sweet treats such as apple pie or Baumkuchen are also typical of this region.

Outdoor activities: In spring, a hike through the flowering meadows and fields is recommended. In summer, you can go canoeing on the Unstrut or on bike tours along the river. In autumn it is especially nice to visit the Hainich National Park and in winter skiing is a good option in the nearby Thuringian mountains.

Rain weather activities: Even if the weather should be worse, there are many possibilities for activities in the region: Visit Sondershausen Castle, for example, or enjoy a relaxing wellness programme in one of the many spas.

Where is it most beautiful? The region around Witterda and Sömmerda is particularly captivating with its picturesque landscape of rolling hills, green meadows and dense forests. The historical sights such as Molsdorf Castle or the classical city of Weimar are also a highlight.

Summary: Witterda and Sömmerda are definitely worth a visit! Here you will not only find beautiful landscapes but also cultural highlights as well as culinary delights. Whether alone, as a couple or a family - everyone gets their money's worth here!

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Reviews

  • July 11, 2026
    Tobias Schindegger
    July 11, 2026
    Heute ging es auf die Touringen-Route über die Fahner Höhe. Rund 19 Kilometer, etwa 300 Höhenmeter und jede Menge Natur. Der Weg führt durch schattige Waldabschnitte, vorbei an den Obstplantagen der Fahner Höhe und belohnt immer wieder mit beeindruckenden Fernblicken über das Thüringer Becken bis hin zum Thüringer Wald. Besonders gefallen haben mir die abwechslungsreiche Strecke und die Ruhe unterwegs. Wer eine mittelschwere Wanderung mit schönen Aussichten sucht, sollte diese Tour unbedingt auf seine Liste setzen.
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    Written July 11, 2026
  • October 22, 2017
    Christian W
    October 13, 2017
    Schöne Tour! nicht Kinderwagentauglich, Fahrrad grenzwertig möglich. Grundmühle hat wenn dann nur Samstag und Sonntag auf und ist ungünstig ausgeschildert. Rückweg von der Grundmühle bis nach Tiefthal sehr (!!!) schlammig, dafür war der Bach staubtrocken. In Tiefthal gibt es das Cafe Griesbach, eine urige warme Kneipe.
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    Written October 22, 2017
  • November 06, 2016
    Fette Kette
    Wunderbar. Auch im goldenen Herbst eine herrliche Runde. Habe die Anfahrt noch mit einer kleinen Radtour von Erfurt an der Gera entlang kombiniert. Klasse!
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    Written November 06, 2016
  • April 10, 2016
    Mathias Pohl
    Sehr schöne Runde entlang der Obstanlage und zurück am Weissbach.
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    Photo: Mathias Pohl, Community
    Photo: Mathias Pohl, Community
    Photo: Mathias Pohl, Community
    Photo: Mathias Pohl, Community
    Photo: Mathias Pohl, Community
    Photo: Mathias Pohl, Community
    Written April 10, 2016

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