Gießübel displays the traditional form of a linear village with a winding main road, side lanes and gently rising buildings. For visitors interested in organically developed villagescapes, this structure is a tangible point of cultural connection.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Gießübel.
Getting there
The Thuringian Forest route information lists bus routes 203 or 421 from Suhl; in Suhl, there is a connection to Deutsche Bahn. The stop indicated is Gießübel / Rennsteig Hoher Stock.
Nature
Gießübel is a locality of Schleusegrund in the district of Hildburghausen in Thuringia, in the Thuringian Forest near the Rennsteig.
The locality lies at approximately 500 to 680 metres above sea level in the Neubrunn Valley and along the tributaries Rehbach and Dachsbach.
Ersteberg and Schmiedtswiesenkopf are located in the vicinity of Gießübel.
Großer Burgberg and Morast are situated in the surrounding area of Gießübel.
Culture and history
In the wider regional surroundings of Gießübel are the Upper Castle of Heldritt, the hunting lodge, the European Museum of Modern Glass and Callenberg Castle.
Historical economic activities in Gießübel included the yeast trade.
Gießübel was first mentioned around 1317 and has historical connections to iron processing, forestry and woodworking.
Hiking
The 8.85-kilometre Gießübel Switzerland nature trail starts and ends at the car park by the cultural centre in Gießübel. It includes the Dachsbachkanzel viewpoint, Schröderfelsen and the Nadelöhr rock gate. This provides a specific local route for a stay focused on hiking.
The winter hiking route passes the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Gießübel.
Orientation
Gießübel is officially recognised as a health resort.
