The best MTB trails around Anrode

The old town of Mühlhausen is one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Germany and is an important cultural and historical testimony. It is characterized primarily by its almost completely preserved city walls, numerous churches, and a dense network of historic streets and half-timbered houses. A striking feature of the old town is the impressive city fortifications with their towers and gates, which extend over several kilometers. To this day, they convey an impression of Mühlhausen's former importance as a free imperial city in the Middle Ages. Within these walls, a vibrant urban center developed, shaped by trade, crafts, and religious life. Particularly noticeable is the large number of churches, which is why Mühlhausen is often referred to as the "City of Churches." Among the most famous buildings are the Marienkirche, an impressive Gothic structure, and the Divi-Blasii-Kirche, which is closely associated with the work of Johann Sebastian Bach. These churches bear witness to the city's religious and cultural significance in past centuries. The old town also played an important role during the Reformation and the German Peasants' War. Particularly noteworthy is the reformer Thomas Müntzer, who worked in Mühlhausen and made the city a center of social and religious upheaval. In addition to the grand buildings, numerous well-preserved half-timbered houses, narrow alleys, and historic squares shape the cityscape. The central market square with the town hall forms the heart of the old town and remains an important meeting place to this day. Many buildings date from different centuries and show the architectural development of the city. Today, the old town of Mühlhausen is a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts. Museums, events, and guided tours offer an insight into the city's eventful past. At the same time, it is a living part of modern urban life, where history and the present are connected in a special way.

Always be mindful of pedestrians on the path. They will thank you for passing them carefully and not too quickly :-)

Hardly visible from the street

It's worth a stop. Great food at reasonable prices.

Also with electric charging station

The Eichsfeld Cross in Hesse has an interesting history.

The Eichsfeld Cross was erected as a pilgrim's cross directly on the border with Thuringia in 1980. It was deliberately placed very close to the border, as West German pilgrims had been barred from making the pilgrimage to Hülfensberg since the GDR, as they had done for centuries. When erecting the cross, the regional helpers had to be careful not to cross the border marked by pillars, as they were closely watched by GDR soldiers.

Former Cistercian nunnery from 1268 to 1810. After that it was mainly used for agricultural purposes and from 1950/51 also for industrial purposes. It was bought by the municipality of Bickenriede in 1994. Since then it has been restored in order to preserve the historical structure and to be able to use the buildings again.