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Landscape and hiking destinations
The area around Tiefthal is characterised by orchards, fields and the neighbouring Schaderodaer Grund. The GrundmĂĽhle and Schwellenburg are among the main places to visit nearby. The landscape and notable destinations around the village are equally worth exploring.
Schwellenburg is a limestone hill northeast of Tiefthal. It lies at 227 m above sea level and rises 45 m above its surroundings. Despite its name, no castle has ever stood on the hill. Schwellenburg can be reached on foot from Tiefthal and KĂĽhnhausen.
A hiking route leads from Tiefthal to the GrundmĂĽhle and back via Schaderode. Two options are given for the endpoint: after 8 km, you return to Tiefthal; the 10.4 km option ends in Gispersleben. The options therefore differ both in distance and destination. If you want to finish where you started, the shorter option takes you back to Tiefthal; the longer one ends in Gispersleben. Seasonal conditions may vary and should be taken into account when planning.
Local history and details in Tiefthal
St. Peter and Paul Church in Tiefthal was begun in its present form in 1510 and consecrated soon afterwards. Art in the village also has ties to local history: the Tiefthal sculptor Christian Paschold, who died in 2021, installed replicas of some of his sculptures there; the originals are located throughout Germany. Tiefthal also has several house signs for visitors to look out for. The church, sculptures and house signs draw attention to different aspects of the village—its architectural history, art and details on its houses.
Culture in the wider destination of Erfurt
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Jewish-Medieval Heritage is located in the heart of Erfurt’s Old Town, within the wider destination of Erfurt. It comprises the Old Synagogue, the mikveh and the Stone House—rare and exceptionally well-preserved examples of Jewish buildings in Central Europe. Erfurt’s religious buildings also showcase a range of architectural features: St. Mary’s Cathedral has a High Gothic choir, a Romanesque tower area and a Late Gothic west hall. The central tower houses the Gloriosa, the world’s largest medieval free-swinging bell.
St. Severi’s Church in Erfurt is a five-aisled Gothic hall church and served as the collegiate church of a community of canons from the 12th century onwards. Its works of art include the Severi sarcophagus from 1365, whose side panels depict the saint’s life, a stone Madonna from 1345 and a 15 m-high baptismal font from 1467. Other works of art also adorn the church.
Gardens in the wider destination of Erfurt
The egapark Erfurt offers a different focus from the historic buildings. Its attractions include the Danakil Desert and Jungle House, themed gardens, the Forest of Knowledge and the German Horticultural Museum. The park also has Europe’s largest ornamental flower bed, covering an area of 6,000 m². Its 35,000 m² playground is the largest in Thuringia. The gardens and recreational facilities are further distinct attractions in the wider destination of Erfurt.
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