Deesbach has a local tradition of pack-saddle pharmacists: since the 16th century, travelling medicine sellers from the village spread homemade natural remedies throughout Central Europe, known as Olitäten. Deesbach is also identified as the birthplace of Hugo Kümmerling.
For travellers interested in local traditions and cultural history, this tradition is a distinctive point of reference. You can rent a holiday apartment in Deesbach.
Nature
Deesbach is situated in the tranquil Deesbach Valley within the Thuringian Forest Nature Park.
Orientation
Deesbach is said to have a road described as the steepest in Germany; its gradient is 25.30 percent.
Culture
In the wider regional surroundings of Deesbach are Lauenstein Castle, the Fairy Grottoes, Heidecksburg, Ersteberg, Sonneberg Castle and Schaumburg Castle Ruins.
The Zipptannskuppe and Fellberg mountains are located in the vicinity of Deesbach.
Deesbach is characterised as a tranquil mountain village surrounded by the natural landscape of the Thuringian Forest.
Deesbach is approximately 9 km from Neuhaus am Rennweg, which lies directly on the Rennsteig, and around 35 km from Saalfeld.
Activities
Deesbach is a hiking destination at the foot of the Thuringian Forest; there are opportunities for hiking among green hills and dense woodland. This suits a trip with an explicit interest in hiking.
Local winter activities in Deesbach are described as tobogganing, cross-country skiing on groomed trails, downhill skiing, as well as skiing or snowboarding on floodlit slopes.
As a next step, you can view the accommodation in Deesbach.
