Discover Struth-Helmershof: outdoor swimming pool and fair
Accommodation in Struth-Helmershof
Consider whether you’d like to plan your trip around the festival or include the outdoor swimming pool in your plans.
Outdoor swimming pool and fair in Struth-Helmershof
The Bergschwimmbad Struth-Helmershof is a solar-heated outdoor swimming pool on the edge of the village. It has stainless-steel pools for swimmers and non-swimmers, a water slide and a children’s paddling pool. If you’re planning a visit, check the seasonal opening dates in advance.
The Waldschwimmbad Kleinschmalkalden is also part of the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal. It offers around 1,250 m² of water surface and 50-metre lanes—specific dimensions that provide a different reference point for planning a swimming visit.
The Struth-Helmershof fair is an annual church dedication festival. In the sequence of community celebrations, it takes place after the fairs in Schnellbach and Seligenthal. If you’d like to plan your overnight stay around this festival, factor in the dates for your travel year.
Hiking and cycling options in the wider destination of Floh-Seligenthal
The Luther Trail runs through Floh-Seligenthal and offers beautiful views of the municipality along stretches of dense forest. For a circular route with specific planning details, consider the moderately difficult Naturpark-Weg Höhnberg-Runde: it is 14.3 km long, takes around three hours to walk and has an ascent of 286 m. The trail follows historic paths through spruce and mixed forests to the mountain ridge, follows the Rennsteig for a stretch, then crosses mountain meadows and valleys.
At 11 km, the Große Haderholzroute is shorter than the Höhnberg-Runde. It runs between Seligenthal and Kleinschmalkalden, passing geological features and viewpoints around the Haderholzstein. For cyclists, the Mommelstein cycle path connects the long-distance cycle routes Rennsteig and Werratal. There is also a challenging mountain bike trail in Floh-Seligenthal that leads directly to the Rennsteig; check the route and conditions before setting out.
Landscape and seasonal experiences
The Bergsee Ebertswiese was formed by quarrying and lies between rock faces up to 30 m high. Ebertswiese is a mountain meadow with several varieties of wild orchids and globe flowers. The annual Bergseefest at the lake features music by local music associations and choirs, as well as a program organized by local clubs. The festival takes place one week after the summer solstice; factor the date into your trip planning.
For winter, the Bergseeloipe offers an 8 km circular route through wintry landscapes and past the Bergsee Ebertswiese. Check in advance whether the trail is open during your visit. The options therefore also differ by season: the Höhnberg-Runde is a hike with a stated walking time and ascent, while the Bergseeloipe is a winter circular route.
Culture and getting your bearings in Floh-Seligenthal
The world’s largest cowbell is in the district of Kleinschmalkalden. It was made by local company Venter-Glocken GmbH, which received an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for it. At the Trachtenstube in the district of Schnellbach, you can learn about traditional customs and the way of life of the local population; check the current opening hours before visiting.
Stone parks along two geopark routes invite you to discover different types of rock found in the region using interactive features. Certified geopark guides lead tours and answer questions about geology, flora and fauna. Check booking details in advance for guided tours. The Floh-Seligenthal Tourist Information Office can also help you find your way around: it provides local maps, event listings and bus timetables, as well as hiking and cycling maps.
Floh-Seligenthal is accessible by bus and train. Check routes and services for your specific trip. Discover more destinations: Birx, Floh-Seligenthal, Oberhof, Unterkatz, RoĂźdorf, SĂĽlzfeld, Schwallungen, HĂĽmpfershausen.
For the wider travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.
