Pennewitz: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Pennewitz was first mentioned in official records in 1338. For visitors interested in local history, this documented mention provides a specific cultural point of reference. You can rent a holiday apartment in Pennewitz.

The area surrounding Pennewitz is characterised by agriculture and forestry and has a hilly landscape; the Ilm-Saale watershed runs through the village.

Pennewitz is a starting point for easy hikes and cycling tours, with connections to the trail networks of the Pilzsteig, Lutherweg and Waldrandroute. For travellers who appreciate such activities close to nature, the village therefore offers a specific point of access.

The village is divided into the more densely populated Unterort at an elevation of around 450 metres and the western residential area of Sorge at around 490 metres. The village centre comprises a village square and a community centre.

The 499-metre-high Buchenberg offers views towards the Langer Berg to the south.

Getting There

Pennewitz is located on Federal Highway 88, which connects Ilmenau and Rudolstadt. Public buses connect the village with Ilmenau, Großbreitenbach, Königsee and Rudolstadt.

Pennewitz airfield is located north of the village. There is convenient access to the A71 via the Ilmenau-Ost and Stadtilm junctions; the nearest railway station is in Ilmenau.

Surroundings

The area surrounding Pennewitz includes Schwarzburg Castle, Kienberg, Fürstenberg, Großer Helmsberg and Morast.

The wider regional area around Pennewitz includes the Arnstadt Castle Museum, Heidecksburg and the Upper Castle (Kranichfeld).

Other places at a glance: Großliebringen, Elleben, Arnstadt, Frankenhain, Langewiesen, Bücheloh, Friedersdorf, Altenfeld.

To the overview of the wider travel destination: Ilm-Kreis.