The route starts from the beautiful and quietly located holiday apartment in Waltershausen. It is an open building. The owner lives on the ground floor and the first floor is furnished as a holiday home. There is a covered area in the garden where the motorcycle can be parked. There is also plenty of room at the apartment for a car with a trailer.
There is a gas station 1 km from the house.

The first town you encounter is Gotha, where you stop to take a photo of the Herzoglian Museum and Schloss Friedenstein.
The Herzogliches Museum is part of the Schloss Friedenstein. It is of great historical importance and is closely linked to the Dukes of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, who ruled in the region. The castle was built in the 17th century and is not only home to the museum, but also a historical treasure in its own right. It's a place that will appeal to art lovers and history buffs alike.
At the foot of Friedenstein Castle, the Ducal Museum was built between 1864 and 1879 in an elegant and pompous historicist style. Both outside and inside, the exquisite architecture has largely been preserved down to the smallest detail. The house was renovated in recent years and reopened in 2013. It is famous for its extensive art collection and historical artifacts. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, porcelain, jewelry, historical costumes, furniture and much more. Many of the items in the collection come from the former ducal collection of Saxony-Gotha, which dates back to the Renaissance. It also houses a valuable library with an extensive collection of books and manuscripts.
Since Schloss Friedenstein is located on a hill, you also get a nice view of the Gotha Town Hall and the 'Water Art' that leads to it. This Water Art was built in the 18th century and served as a water supply system for the city. It is an impressive example of technical engineering from that time. It includes a wooden water lifting station that pumped water from the Leina, a nearby river, to an elevated reservoir. From there, water was led to fountains and wells in the city via an extensive network of wooden pipes and water pipes. Over the years it has been restored and today it is a historical monument.

After Gotha you enter a very open landscape with mainly grain fields, but it is certainly not flat. Because it is still hilly here, you can enjoy many beautiful views.

Ebeleben is surrounded by the picturesque Kyffhäuser Mountains and is located not far from the town of Sondershausen. It has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. It was originally a fortified town.
Perhaps this is the ideal time to take a break for a cup of coffee, tea or soft drink with something tasty in Café and Bakery EckBack. There is a wide choice of cakes and sandwiches.
There is seating both inside and outside.

The Kyffhäuser Mountains are characterized by their hilly and sometimes rocky landscape. It has a lot of natural beauty and offers picturesque views of the surrounding area.

The Cyriaci-Kapelle und Siechenhof in Nordhausen are historic buildings that have played an important role in the city's history.
The Cyriaci Chapel is a medieval chapel dedicated to St. Cyriacus, a Christian martyr. The chapel dates from the 13th century and is one of the oldest buildings in Nordhausen. It was built in Gothic style and has a rich history. The chapel has undergone several restorations and renovations over the centuries.
The Siechenhof, also known as the 'Leprosy Hospital', was a medieval hospital originally built to care for people suffering from contagious diseases such as leprosy. It is located next to the Cyriaci Chapel. The Siechenhof consisted of several buildings and served as a refuge for the sick. It dates from the 14th century.

Before you visit the KZ Mittelbau-Dora, you can enjoy a delicious meal in the Greek restaurant 'Zur Friedenseich'. There is a very wide choice. The portions are large and delicious. What is special is that if you order a main course you can take a salad from the buffet and get a small desert.

The KZ Mittelbau-Dora was a concentration camp used by Nazi Germany during World War II. It originally opened in 1943 as a satellite camp of the Buchenwald concentration camp. The camp was named 'Mittelbau' because it served as a central point for the production of V-2 rockets, one of Nazi Germany's secret weapons.
Prisoners in Mittelbau-Dora were forced to work under very harsh conditions in underground factories where the V-2 rockets were assembled. Conditions were extremely poor, and the forced laborers were exposed to abuse, exhaustion and deprivation. The camp had a high mortality rate due to the hardship and abuse.
KZ Mittelbau-Dora was liberated by American troops on April 11, 1945. When the Allies liberated the camp, they found the survivors in very poor health and the horrific conditions in the camp shocked the world.

From now on it goes constantly south.
The Hainich National Park is known for its pristine and extensive beech forests, which are part of the World Heritage Site 'Ancient and Prehistoric Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe'. The park was established in 1997 and its main aim is to protect the native beech forest and its biodiversity. It is an area where natural processes can take place freely with minimal human intervention.

It is home to a variety of plant and animal species. In addition to the beech trees, there are also other tree species, as well as mosses, mushrooms and various wild flowers. The park is also home to various animal species, such as wild cats, red deer, wild boars and various bird species.
The national park also serves as an important area for ecological research and monitoring, where scientists can study the behavior of ecosystems and record the effects of minimal human influence.

Mühlhausen has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The city was first documented in 967 and was a prosperous trading city for a long time. It is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. The historic city center has many half-timbered houses and historic buildings.
In the 16th century, Mühlhausen was a center of religious activity and played a role in the German Reformation. Thomas Müntzer, a radical preacher and a key figure in the peasant uprising of 1524-1525, was active in the city.
The city once had impressive city walls to protect the city. Part of the city wall and some of the original city gates have been preserved.
Mühlhausen attracts tourists for its historic charm and architecture. Visitors can stroll through the picturesque streets, explore the city walls and visit some of the historical sites.

Between Mühlhausen and Eisenach you drive through the Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal Nature Park. The area extends over parts of the Eichsfeld, the Hainich and the Werratal. It has a varied landscape including hills, forests, valleys and the River Werra.

In the idyllic spot of Mihla west of Thuringia in the UNESCO World Heritage Hainich National Park, a drinking stop is provided in the 'Graue Schloss'. When the weather is nice you can relax in the beer garden.

The Red Castle, also in Mihla, was built in 1581 by the von Harstall family. A farm that once belonged to the archbishops of Mainz had stood on the same site for centuries.
The castle was built in half-timbered Renaissance style and was one of the largest castle complexes in Western Thuringia at the time. It was rebuilt several times in the 17th and 18th centuries. Especially at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, it changed hands several times and there were also legal disputes with the municipality.
In the 1930s the castle housed a school for the female labor service and between 1952 and 2004 it was used as a retirement home.

Eisenach has a rich history and is known for several historical and cultural attractions. One of the most famous sights in Eisenach is the Wartburg, a medieval castle on a hill above the town. The Wartburg is historically important and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is best known for the stay of the reformer Martin Luther, who translated the New Testament into the German language here.
Eisenach is connected to the reformer Martin Luther, who grew up and went to school here. The Luther House in Eisenach is now a museum dedicated to his life and work.
Another notable museum in the city is the Bachhaus, the birthplace of the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The museum is dedicated to his life and musical legacy.
St. George's Church, also known as Georgenkirche, is a Gothic church that is both historically and architecturally interesting.

Eisenach is about 25 km from the holiday home. The end of this journey is in sight. You can still refuel when entering Waltershausen. Then the tranquility of the apartment awaits you, where you can enjoy the past trip on the balcony.