Günthersleben-Wechmar: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Günthersleben-Wechmar combines a landscape in the Apfelstädt Valley with traces of very early settlement. Prehistoric settlement is documented within the municipality: a settlement dating from around 4000 BC was located at Heilige Lehne, while traces of early settlement can be found at Röhnberg. This provides a specific point of interest for visitors interested in cultural history.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Günthersleben-Wechmar.

Landscape and Location

Günthersleben and Wechmar lie southeast of Gotha in the fertile old river valley of the Apfelstädt, at elevations between 278 and 369 metres above sea level.

The valley is enclosed by the hills of Weinberg, Seeberg, Röhnberg and Hainberg; the landscape is described as being shaped by surrounding slopes and elevated ridges.

The Großer Seeberg, Musketierberg and Gunthersberg are located in the nearby area. In the wider regional surroundings of Günthersleben-Wechmar lies the Mittlere Höhenberg.

Orientation and Getting There

Günthersleben and Wechmar are connected to the road network via the Gotha exit of the A4.

The two districts are separated by the Apfelstädt and connected by a bridge.

Culture and History

Gleichen Castle is located in the nearby area of Günthersleben-Wechmar. The surrounding area is home to the Seeberg Observatory (1787–1934), the Ohrdruf forced labour camp and Molsdorf Palace.

The castles of the Drei Gleichen are located in the immediate vicinity of Wechmar.

Hiking and Cycling

The wider Drei Gleichen area associated with Günthersleben-Wechmar is promoted for hiking and cycling tours, as well as for exploring historical, natural and geological features.

Further local pages: Hohenkirchen, Tabarz, Dachwig, Ballstädt, Laucha, Gamstädt, Emsetal, Crawinkel

To the higher-level travel overview: Gotha.