Rotterode: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
A hiking trail leads through the Moosbach Valley, passing the former Moosburg and continuing directly to the Rennsteig. This provides a specific point of reference for travellers who would like to combine hiking with traces of history.
For a stay in the village, you can rent a holiday apartment in Rotterode.
Geographical Location
Rotterode is a district of Steinbach-Hallenberg in Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, and is located in the Thuringian Forest.
History
Rotterode's documented history includes its acquisition by the Counts of Henneberg-Schleusingen in 1330 and its mention as “Roterot” in a register from 1340. These details provide a specific point of reference for those interested in cultural history.
Rotterode is described as being located between Oberhof and Schmalkalden.
Hallenberg and Oberlautenberg are located in the vicinity of Rotterode.
In the surrounding area of Rotterode are the Schmalkalden Lutherhaus as well as Vorderer Höhenberg, Mittlerer Höhenberg and Dürrberg.
In the wider regional surroundings of Rotterode are Altenstein Castle and Tenneberg Castle.
Landscape
Rotterode lies on the southern slope of the 600-metre-high Rotteroder Höhe, with views towards Knüllfeld and Großer Hermannsberg.
The long-distance hiking trail Rennsteig is located approximately 3 km from Rotterode.
Regional tourism information connects Rotterode's origins with the former Moosburg. It is described as a medieval bastion that controlled the Hohe Straße trade route and protected the border region.
To the higher-level travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.
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