Sallmannshausen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Sallmannshausen Rennsteig begins in Sallmannshausen and meets the Rennsteig near Ruhla, which begins in Hörschel. For hiking enthusiasts, this connection provides a specific point of reference for planning their trip.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Sallmannshausen.

Geographical location

Sallmannshausen is a district of Gerstungen in the Wartburg District and lies in the central Werra Valley on the Hesse–Thuringia state border.

Landscape and water

Sallmannshausen occupies a narrow section of the Werra Valley between the wooded heights of the Böllers in Thuringia and the Richelsdorf Mountains in Hesse.

At the mill weir in Sallmannshausen, there is a boat landing stage on the Werra and a portage point.

Village character and culture

Sallmannshausen is described as a half-timbered village associated with an old crossing of the Werra. Those interested in historic village structures will find a specific cultural point of reference here.

The ruins of Blumenstein are located in the vicinity of Sallmannshausen.

Grubenberg, Hardt, Kirchwaldskopf and Lengforst are located in the immediate surroundings of Sallmannshausen.

Altenstein Palace, Friedewald Castle and Rothestein are located in the wider regional surroundings of Sallmannshausen.

Historical connections

Between Hörschel and Gerstungen, Sallmannshausen was connected to the road and railway network from 1845 onwards. In 1846, a wooden bridge was built over the Werra, replacing an earlier ford or ferry connection.

The municipality of Gerstungen stretches from the central Werra Valley on the Hessian border to the Thuringian Forest Nature Park.

The village lies on the right bank of the Werra at the foot of the wooded Böllers; on the opposite side of the river lies the Bielstein, a southeastern foothill of the Hessian Uplands.

In a document from 1263, the place is recorded under the name “Salmanshusin”. The interpretation of this name is connected with medieval Salmannen acting as trustees.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Gerstungen.