Urnshausen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The protected Protestant Elisabeth Church is a defining landmark of the village of Urnshausen. Its church tower is 49 m high; since 2011, Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia has been its namesake. This makes it a prominent point of reference in the village for those interested in culture.
Landscape
The area around Urnshausen is home to basalt quarries, block fields, and the circular sinkhole lakes Schönsee and Bernshäuser Kutte. They were formed by collapses in cavities within the underlying rock.
Urnshausen is surrounded by the Stoffelskuppe, the Pleß, and the Horn. The Horn is described as a distinctive local mountain and reaches 575 m above sea level.
Hiking
The Schönsee Circular Trail is a short, family-friendly circular route around Schönsee near Urnshausen. It therefore appeals to visitors looking for a shared outing in nature.
Schönsee is located about 2 km from the village center and is described as a lake 25 m deep. On its shore there are a campsite, a kiosk, and an adventure playground.
The Schönsee Circular Trail is described as a relaxed, nature-oriented walk suitable for the whole family.
Surroundings
Baier is located in the immediate surroundings of Urnshausen.
Roßberg, Umpfen-Berg, and St. Jakobus are located in the surrounding area of Urnshausen.
Altenstein Castle, the Schmalkalden Luther House, and the Auersberg ruins are located in the wider regional area around Urnshausen.
Nature
Urnshausen lies in the northern part of the Rhön Biosphere Reserve, on a ridge above the middle Felda Valley.
Region
Urnshausen and Bernshausen belong to the wider Dermbach/Rhön travel area. It is characterized by the landscape of the middle Felda Valley, rural village architecture, and the surrounding mountain peaks.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Urnshausen.
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