Bad Sulza Wine Hiking Trail

Short Description

One could not even count them, the many grapevines growing at the roadside.

Description

The wine hiking trail lives up to its name. The starting point for the hike is the Thuringian Wine Gate (S). From there, head towards the Louise graduation tower.
The residential street Am Gradierwerk leads to a nature path towards Sonnendorf, the Sonnendorfer Hang (1) is surrounded by grapevines.

At one of the next vineyard slopes, you cross the invisible border to Saxony-Anhalt (2), further towards Sonnendorf (3).

A worthwhile detour is the rest area Sonnendorf (4). From the covered seating area, you have a beautiful view over the vineyards and towards Bad Sulza.

Then continue straight ahead on the high path towards Bad Sulza. Once there, pass under the railway underpass (5) and continue towards the spa park with the historic inhalatorium and the tourist information office (6). There you will receive the stamp for the hike. Then head towards Ilm, the next destination being a water wheel (7).
Through switchbacks, you ascend to the replica of the Goethe Garden House (8). Continuing along the parking lot of the Tuscany Thermal Bath, you finally reach the Thuringian Wine Gate.
Extended Tour Description:
Thuringian Wine Gate - Under the Sonnenburg - At Sonnendorfer Hang - Sonnendorfer Seating Area - Under the Sun Mountains - Spa Park with Tourist Information - Goethe Garden House 2 - Thuringian Wine Gate

Due to the hilly landscape and special light, the area is also called Thuringian Tuscany. Mild climate and the valley location make viticulture possible.
Hiking equipment is recommended.
Route Characteristics:
Forest and field paths, nature trail, a section along the road, footpaths
Tip: Right at the start is the Louise graduation tower. Here, brine trickles over the branches of the blackthorn, creating a salty, fine precipitation that is beneficial for the bronchi. Take a deep breath here!

Directions

Thuringian Wine Gate - Under the Sonnenburg - At Sonnendorfer Hang - Sonnendorfer Seating Area - Under the Sun Mountains - Spa Park with Tourist Information - Goethe Garden House 2 - Thuringian Wine Gate

The area around Bad Sulza is called Thuringian Tuscany. The hilly landscape and sometimes the special light remind one of the region in Italy. Mild climate and the valley location make viticulture possible. Wine has been cultivated in Bad Sulza for over 800 years. The vineyards around Bad Sulza and Auerstedt are characterized by muschelkalk. Where orchids also feel at home, fruity grape varieties thrive. Even red wines achieve convincing quality.

Travel Information

Start at the Thuringian Wine Gate. You can reach it with the navigation input: Am Gradierwerk 1, 99518 Bad Sulza. It is only a few minutes walk from the train station along Albert-Lindner-Str.

Parking Information

Free parking is available at the graduation tower.

Equipment

Hiking clothing or hiking boots are recommended. Walking sticks also come in handy on this route. Route characteristics: forest and field paths, nature trail, towards Sonnendorf a section along the road, in the village footpaths