Oehrenstock: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Oehrenstock was first mentioned in an official document in 1311. For those interested in history, this early mention provides a specific historical point of reference. You can rent a holiday apartment in Oehrenstock.

Culture and History

There are numerous adits in the area around Oehrenstock associated with the former manganese and fluorite mining industry.

Nature and Landscape

Oehrenstock is located at an altitude of about 575 metres in the Thuringian Forest. The Oehre flows through the village and is a tributary of the Schorte.

The 774-metre-high Kienberg lies south of Oehrenstock.

Kienberg and Fürstenberg are located in the immediate area around Oehrenstock.

Morast and Großer Burgberg are located in the surrounding area of Oehrenstock.

Exploring the Region

On weekdays, regional bus route 310 provides connections from Oehrenstock to Ilmenau and Langewiesen.

In the wider regional surroundings of Oehrenstock are Arnstadt Castle Museum, Gleichen Castle, the Ohrdruf forced labour camp and the Upper Castle (Kranichfeld).

Hiking and Winter

A documented hike begins in Oehrenstock, passes the Volle Rose visitor mine in the direction of Ilmenau and offers views of the university town along the way.

The area around Oehrenstock is also associated with a steadily ascending ski hiking trail that connects to other ski hiking trails in the Ilmenau area.

In the next step, check the accommodations for your stay in Oehrenstock.

To the higher-level travel overview: Langewiesen.