Breitenworbis: Discover wooded heights and trails

In Breitenworbis, the wooded ridges of the Ohm Mountains, Harburg and Hubenberg shape the landscape. The Eichsfeld Hiking Trail also runs right through the village, and a pilgrimage route begins here at St. Vitus Church. So if you choose Breitenworbis for a trip, you can explore the landscape and enjoy different ways of getting around.

Hiking, Pilgrimage and Cycling

The Eichsfeld Hiking Trail runs right through Breitenworbis. A pilgrimage route begins at St. Vitus Church, follows the Stations of the Cross in Breitenworbis, and continues to St. Martin’s Church in Bernterode and the Church of the Cross. Check the operator’s latest route information before setting off.

Cycling tours also start in Breitenworbis. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether to focus on the hiking trail that runs through the village, the pilgrimage route with its listed stops, or a cycling tour. Each option offers a different experience: a hiking route through the village, a pilgrimage trail featuring named churches, or a cycling tour starting in Breitenworbis.

A wayside shrine nearby

Meisklüschen is a wayside shrine near Breitenworbis, approximately halfway between Breitenworbis and Gernrode. It is probably the oldest small shrine in the village.

More to explore in the Eichsfeld

The Eichsfeld offers other scenic and cultural attractions as a wider travel destination, including castles, historic towns, open fields, natural monuments, and cycling and hiking trails. The following examples are located in other named places in the Eichsfeld and offer a broader view of the region without suggesting that these individual destinations are in Breitenworbis.

In Heilbad Heiligenstadt, the Eichsfeld Museum, housed in the Baroque Jesuit College, explores the Eichsfeld’s history, culture, religious life and folklore across three floors. In Dingelstädt, the Steckenpferd-Reiten (hobbyhorse riding) tradition takes place around St. Mary’s Church every year on Easter Monday. Preschool children ride wooden hobbyhorses decorated with little bells and colorful ribbons. These two examples offer different cultural experiences: a museum covering a wide range of topics and a recurring local tradition.

Burg Bodenstein also combines local history with an experience for visitors. First mentioned in historical records in 1098, it stands on a mountain spur in the Ohm Mountains. Guided tours of the history of the former Lords of Wintzingerode are regularly offered there; visitors can also see the small chapel with its baptismal angel. Check the latest information for specific tour dates.

The mountains Dün and Iberg around Heilbad Heiligenstadt offer excellent conditions for longer hikes on certified TOP trails. The cycle route offers a different perspective on the region: the Leine-Heide Cycle Path begins in Leinefelde and runs all the way to Hamburg. The Eichsfeld therefore offers a choice of hiking trails on named mountains and a cycling route with a distant destination.

Choose accommodation to suit your travel plans

Base your search on your preferred location and the specific destinations you plan to visit. This way, you can choose accommodation that fits your actual travel plans and the experiences that matter to you.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Uder, Am Ohmberg, Lutter, Buhla, Gernrode, Küllstedt, Martinfeld, Haynrode.

For the main travel overview: Eichsfeld.