Trail to the "Badewäldchen"
Difficulty
very easy, suitable for everyone
Length
about 4 km
On foot
about 1,5 hour
Pass the table made of travertine stone
The "Badewäldchen" is situated on the right hand between Bad Langensalza and Merxleben. Because of „flow regulation works“ at the Unstrut the sulphur springs were discovered in 1811. In 1812 began the cure-practiced, that was moved to the city in 1928. On the way to the springs are on the right site of the bathing-way two obelisks which remind of the battle at Langensalza between the Hanoverians and the Prussians in 1866. The "Badewäldchen" reflects the uniqueness and beauty of nature in detail. In the shadow of the trees more paths winded with ivy lead through the fabulous small forrest to many more hidden memorials. Today the "Badewäldchen" is a bird protection field, as well as a popular place of excursions for many bike and hiking fans.
Route description
Starting point car park visitor information (Friedrich-Mann-Strasse) - along the "Kurpark" up to the "Klagetor" - there to the right - pass the rose garden - cross to the highway (B 84) - along the "Badeweg" (on the right hand are two obelisks) - the way straight ahead above the former railroad bridge until the sign "Badewäldchen" - at the fork to the left downwards - follow the direction sign into the "Badewäldchen" - back in direction "Riedsgraben" - to the right into the city.
At the sign „Badewäldchen“ you can adopt other bike or hiking routes:
a) above the "Riedsgraben" into the "Unstruttal"
b) over the "Pfaffenstieg" to the "Böhmenteichen" (Bohemian ponds)
