The Geo and Pleasure Trail is a circular hiking trail that starts and ends at the Arnstadt brewery. Along the way, large artistic sculptures by Arnstadt artist Christoph Hodgson illustrate the close connection between the natural environment and the culinary specialties of the region. At seven experience locations, you will learn interesting facts about the history and fertility of the local soils, which are the basic prerequisite for the development of our culinary traditions.

As records from the Jungfrauenkloster convent in Arnstadt show, the Rostbratwurst sausage was first mentioned in a document in 1404. Wheat beer followed more than 200 years later in 1617. The traditional Thuringian bratwurst has its roots in a landscape that is one of the oldest cultural landscapes in Thuringia. And for good reason: the fertile soil and mild climate enabled the region to be colonised early on. The Geo- and Pleasure Trail offers you fascinating views in all directions, not only over the Thuringian Burgenland Drei Gleichen, but also over the mountain ranges of the Thuringian Forest, Arnstadt and Erfurt. The species-rich and rare flora and fauna along the way also contribute to a special hiking experience.

Guided tours along the hiking trail offer both groups and individuals the opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful cultural landscapes in Thuringia.

Length: approx. 16 km
Duration: approx. 5 hours
Total ascent: 370 m
Average uphill gradient: 4.1 %
Average downhill gradient: -5.1 %
Min. altitude: 271.50 m above sea level
Max. Altitude: 425.29 m above sea level

Start/finish: Arnstadt
Geo. Latitude: 50° 50` 2’ N
Geo. Altitude: 10° 56` 38’ E

Difficulty level:

Easy to moderate, sure-footedness and sturdy footwear are required, ideal for a day trip.