Struth-Helmershof between the outdoor pool and the fair
Accommodation in Struth-Helmershof
Struth-Helmershof combines an outdoor pool on the edge of town with an annual fair. If you would also like to include excursions when choosing accommodation, you can consider the options in the wider Floh-Seligenthal destination. There, nature, hiking trails and a cross-country ski trail sit alongside regional festivals and cultural activities.
Struth-Helmershof from the direction of Schulwiese in winter
Photo: Oliver Kühn via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Outdoor pool and fair in town
The Bergschwimmbad Struth-Helmershof is a solar-heated outdoor pool with stainless-steel pools for swimmers and non-swimmers. Facilities also include a water slide and a children's paddling pool. This means the pool offers a variety of pools and water activities in one place. It is located on the edge of Struth-Helmershof.
The annual fair, a church consecration festival, is part of the local calendar. It takes place after the fairs in Schnellbach and Seligenthal in the sequence of community celebrations. If you would like to combine your trip with a visit to a festival, check the dates of the respective events.
Nature and trails in the wider Floh-Seligenthal destination
The Bergsee Ebertswiese is in the wider Floh-Seligenthal destination. It was formed by quarrying and lies between rock faces up to 30 metres high. Ebertswiese is a mountain meadow with wild orchids and globeflowers. The lake and meadow offer different highlights: here, the rocky landscape and the lake's origins take centre stage, while there, the focus is on the mountain meadow's plant life.
Two hiking routes can be compared by their stated length and walking time. The moderately difficult Höhnberg Loop is 14.3 kilometres long; walking time is about three hours, with an ascent of 286 metres. Following historic trails, it passes through spruce and mixed forests to the mountain ridge. There, the route follows the Rennsteig for a while before crossing mountain meadows and valleys. The 11-kilometre-long Große Haderholz Route runs between Seligenthal and Kleinschmalkalden, passing geological features and viewpoints around Haderholzstein. The stated distances can help you choose.
Cross-country skiing, geology and regional culture
There is also a specific cross-country skiing option in the wider Floh-Seligenthal destination for winter: the Bergseeloipe is an eight-kilometre circular route through winter landscapes and passes by Bergsee Ebertswiese. It therefore differs from the hiking routes mentioned above in both the season and the stated route format. Anyone interested in the region's geology can explore the two Geopark routes: stone parks invite visitors to learn about different types of rock using interactive features. Certified Geopark guides also lead tours and answer questions about geology, flora and fauna.
The regional cultural calendar also includes recurring festivals. The Bergseefest at Bergsee Ebertswiese takes place every year one week after the solstice. It features music by local music societies and choirs, as well as a programme organised by local associations. The annual fairs in the districts of Floh-Seligenthal take place from August to September; traditional programme items include dance events and festive processions. To plan a visit for a specific date, check the respective event dates.
To help you find your way around the wider Floh-Seligenthal destination, the tourist information office provides local, event and bus timetables, as well as hiking and cycling maps. Floh-Seligenthal can be reached by bus and train; check current connections and timetables before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Trusetal, Zella-Mehlis, Altersbach, Floh-Seligenthal, Breitungen/Werra, Bermbach, Kühndorf, Oberschönau.
View the wider travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.
