An der Heide! Camping am Melkstand

The old milking parlor is a relic from the GDR era, accessible via a traditional paved track. It is perched on a hillside overlooking the village of Friedebach. You can simply park on the paved area in front of the hall, or find your own private corner on the 70,000 m² grounds, whether by the edge of the forest or in the meadow. It’s the perfect spot for off-grid camping. If the weather turns and there is space available inside the milking parlor, you are more than welcome to use it. BBQs, campfires, music… it’s all fine here. Friedebach is perfectly situated for day trips, whether you’re heading to Jena, the 'Thuringian Sea' reservoirs, or the famous Rennsteig hiking trail. Alternatively, you can set off on foot directly into the Uhlstädter Heide. There, you’ll find an amazing nature project: a 577-hectare forest-pasture landscape that is currently home to 17 Heck cattle (modern-day aurochs).