Plaue: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The ruins of Ehrenburg Castle are Plaue’s landmark and stand on the town’s 394-meter-high hill. For those interested in culture, Ehrenburg Castle is therefore a specific point of reference in Plaue. You can rent a holiday apartment in Plaue.

Getting Around

The Gera Cycle Path runs directly along Schützenplatz in Plaue and is described as an important tourist route in the Ilm district. In Plaue, Schützenplatz is a central venue for festivals, markets, and cultural activities. Anyone interested in these local experiences will find a specific cultural point of reference there.

Culture and Nature

The construction of Ehrenburg Castle in Plaue was authorized in 1324 by Landgrave Friedrich of Thuringia for the Counts of Schwarzburg.

The surrounding area of Plaue includes the Arnstadt Castle Museum, Gleichen Castle, Molsdorf Palace, the Ohrdruf forced labor camp, Kienberg, and Brand.

In the wider regional surroundings of Plaue are Schneekopf and Großer Helmsberg.

A Sigismund Chapel dating from the 14th century stands at Kirchstraße 13 in Plaue.

Plaue is located in the Thuringian Forest. The valley slopes are formed from shell limestone, while the Reinsberge lie to the east.

The Geragrund area around Plaue is described as a nature park area with numerous powerful springs. Near the castle pond, the Zahme Gera and the Wilde Gera merge to form the Gera.

The Spring Karst is located at the edge of Plaue in the direction of Gräfenroda and emerges from beneath a small rock at 13 places.

Hiking and Geographical Location

Plaue offers walks and hikes through the Thuringian Forest, including over gentle hills and through dense woodland.

Plaue is located in the Gera Valley within the Thuringian Forest, approximately 10 kilometers south of Arnstadt along the route toward Ilmenau.

Hiking around Plaue includes forest paths, views of the river, and trails near rugged limestone cliffs.

For further orientation in the Ilm district: Elgersburg, Altenfeld, Langewiesen, Bösleben-Wüllersleben, Behringen, Arnstadt, Stützerbach, Wipfratal.

For the overarching travel overview: Ilm district.