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Pfaffschwende is a small village in the scenic Eichsfeld district of Thuringia, close to Flinsberg, Germany’s geographical centre. It lies at the foot of the Gobert hills near the border between Hesse and Thuringia. Before 1990, Germany was divided and East German border soldiers were stationed in the barracks.
Traces of this period can be found throughout the area. Just cross the road from the barracks to enjoy a forest walk, with a good chance of spotting deer or foxes. Below is a selection of nearby attractions.
The 540-metre path winds through the treetops, offering a unique view of this species-rich habitat. Along the way, discover fascinating facts about Hainich’s plants and wildlife. Climbing elements add a little excitement, while the 44-metre observation tower offers panoramic views across the Thuringian Basin and Hainich.
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Glide effortlessly through nature, enjoy special moments and have fun on a guided SEGWAY tour. Discover Eichsfeld and the Werra in a new and fascinating way, travelling almost silently and in an environmentally friendly way through landscapes with wonderful views.
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This border museum is open daily and lies around 30 km from Castra Holidays. Discover the history of the Iron Curtain from 1949 to 1989. The museum is partly indoors: vehicles and other large exhibits are displayed outside, with photographic exhibitions inside. Dogs are welcome on leads.
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The 110-hectare Werratalsee is close to Eschwege, just a ten-minute walk from the town centre yet surrounded by nature. Its 7 km path is ideal for walking, inline skating, jogging or cycling, with lakeside meadows for picnics. As well as swimming, the lake offers surfing, sailing, stand-up paddling, canoeing and rowing. We can help you reserve activities before or during your stay.
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Climb and scramble near Eschwege! A variety of courses take you from platform to platform at heights of five to twelve metres.
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The Skywalk viewing platform stands on the 500-metre Sonnenstein. Two walking routes lead up from the car park at the foot of the hill near Holungen. At the top, a glass walkway projects around 14 metres over the cliff, offering wonderful panoramic views.
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The WerratalTherme bathing complex offers hours of peace, relaxation and variety. Alongside its pools, it offers several saunas, infrared cabins, sunbeds and more.
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We have several electric mountain bikes for hire, so you can cycle straight into the woods from your accommodation. The electric assistance makes an adventurous forest ride accessible to almost everyone with less effort.
The Werra-Meissner district offers 1.7 kilometres of pistes served by three ski lifts. If skiing or snowboarding is not for you, the area also offers winter walks, sledging and cross-country skiing.
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Enjoy nature from a stand-up paddleboard on the Werratalsee, just a ten-minute drive from your accommodation. We have two complete inflatable SUP sets for hire, including a pump and a handy carrying bag for easy transport.
Please contact us with any questions or for more information about the area.
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