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Hörsel: Hotels and Accommodations

Accommodation in Hörsel

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Hörsel is located in the Hörsel Valley, west of Gotha and east of Eisenach. The rural municipality belongs to the district of Gotha in Thuringia and was formed in 2011 through the merger of several former municipalities.

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Nature

In the wider area around Hörsel, the Hörsel is a tributary of the Werra and drains the northern slopes of the Thuringian Forest between Friedrichroda and Eisenach. The Hörsel/Leina river system is 56.2 km long and has a catchment area of 788 km².

The surrounding area of Hörsel includes Großer Inselsberg, Weißenberg, Dreiherrnstein, and Gerberstein.

Hiking and Cycling

The hiking area in the nearby and wider surroundings includes dense forests, river valleys, riverside paths along the Werra, the Nesse Valley, and the Hörsel Mountains. A 22.8 km route runs across the Hörsel Mountains between Eisenach and Mechterstädt.

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In the wider area, a 32.2 km cycling tour follows the Rennsteig signposting to Hörsel and, on the return journey, runs along the Werra toward Eisenach. Other cycling routes around Hörsel pass through hilly terrain, dense forests, and river valleys; some paths run along the Nesse and the Werra.

Culture

Tenneberg Castle is located in the immediate vicinity of Hörsel. The Seeberg Observatory (1787–1934) is situated in the surrounding area. Gleichen Castle and Altenstein Palace are located in the wider regional area.

To the main travel overview: Gotha.

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