We end this route heading south-east (to the north of Jena) with a visit to the Neuengönna Ecomuseum. But he delegated this responsibility to the Duke of Brunswick. The Weimar branch was the most genealogically senior extant branch of the House of Wettin . The battle of Jena was turning into a rout. D-99084 Erfurt By shortly after 14h30, the French were victorious in this sector. D-99423 Weimar It commemorates the fallen and a bronze plaque bears the names of 53 Prussian officers. D-99084 Erfurt By the evening of October 12 Napoleon’s main advance guard had made contact with the outposts left at Jena by Hohenlohe. Read 50 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. F. Lorraine Petre, Napoleon’s conquest of Prussia, London: Greenhill Books, 1993 (1907), Col. Stephen L. Bowman, “Using Napoleonic staff rides to educate the modeern military officer : Jena / Auerstadt”, in Consortium on Revolutionary Europe 1750-1850 (University of Florida) Proceedings 1996; Editors: Charles Crouch, Kyle O. Eidahl, Donald D. Horward. The permanent exhibition in the adjacent National Goethe museum presents the various aspects of Weimar classicism. General von Blucher’s Route Hohenlohe commanded in person during the fighting, that ended in defeat near Vierzehnheiligen. It was here that he was severely wounded. The residence and «office» of the editor Friedrich J. Bertuch, who had frequently published writings against Napoleon, and was obliged to flee Weimar for some time after the 14th of October 1806. It was here that Schiller wrote some of his works, including his famous Wallenstein trilogy. Palace and Cathedral of Moritzburg The Petersberg Citadel Lastly, the Petersberg citadel is the only baroque citadel in Europe still conserved today. The soldiers were forced to remain “planted” shoulder to shoulder, like the trees that stand here today. Schiller’s house is another of the sights of Weimar, n°12 Schiller street. The final chapter of the battle of Jena was written by the fighting around the Sperlingsberg, near Kapellendorf. Kneipp-Napoleon-Wanderweg Bonus (GC1RPEF) was created by ramieh on 6/12/2009. Their intervention was one of the main reasons that balance of the fighting swung in favour of the French. It was only on the march that he learned of the resounding defeat of Hohenlohe and Rüchel at Jena, by which time it was no longer possible to change the course of events. He also took care of the orphans resulting from the War of Liberation, 1813-1814. The gallery presents exhibitions of modern art and of the history of Jena. The museum concerns all the personages and esthetic, artistic and philosophical schools of thought of the period. In recognition of the crucial role played by the commander of the IIIrd Corps, he was given the honour of entering Berlin first, on 23 October, and awarded the title of Duke of Auerstedt. Marschall-Soult-Weg (5 Stunden): Cospeda - Napoleonstein - Closewitzer Rautal - Dornberg - Bockwindmühle - Krippendorf - "Alte Heerstraße" - Vierzehnheiligen - Cospeda, 2. It was here, in the audience hall of the former imperial palace, that Napoleon met Goethe, on the 2nd of October 1808. Visiteurs to the «1806 Museum» at Cospeda can also experience an interactive walk in the Emperor Napoleon’s footsteps. From here, the old Krippendorf windmill is just visible far away to the North of Krippendorf. The queen of the Saale valley, this 13th century castle built on the Leuchtenburg (with a museum) deserves a visit. Opening times: Route : The Napoleon route, from Jena to Auerstedt. Find out more. Jenaer Str. In this context, it initiated the creation of many information panels and commemorative monuments. Objects found on the battlefield and weapons of the period complete this exhibition, while a large diorama of lead figurines maps out the field and the combats that took place upon it. E-mail: tourist-info@weimar.de The title of Kurfürst (Prince-elector) of Brandenburg became meaningless, and was dropped. E-mail: service@erfurt-tourist-info.de. Town of Jena, trans. But hopes of a lasting peace were soon disappointed. They forced the Prussian outposts near Rödingen, commanded by General Von Holtzendorf, to retreat. It commemorates the story of a Saxon First Lieutenant August Von Bissing who was killed in the fighting around Rödingen. Run by the association «Jena 1806» e. V., the Neuengönna ecomuseum is dedicated to «peasant customs », «regional history» and «the battles of Jena and Auerstadt in 1806». Lee reseñas y reserva un apartamento en Turingia para 2021. From here, you can discover an impressive panoramic view of Jena and the Saale valley. After the defeat at Vierzehnheiligen, a large part of the Prussian and Saxon Army sought refuge at Kappellendorf, intending to join with the forces of General Rüchel, whom Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen had called on for help only a few hous before. Audio visit Jena and the surrounding area Furthermore, the association «Jena 1806» e. V. is dedicated, in association with many German and international partners, to the re-enactment of the events of 1806. In 1860/62, a Russian Orthodox chapel was added to the princes crypt, which houses the tomb of Maria Pavlovna, daughter of the Tsar and grand-duchess. The old palace is mentioned in 10th century documents, as an imperial palace for the emperor Otto, that today serves as a meeting-place. The Prussian ultimatum on the 26th of August 1806, demanding that Napoleon withdraw his troops behind the Rhine before the 8th of October finally obliged him to act. Tel. Also open on Easter and Whit Mondays. They have won forever my esteem and recognition. The visit continues to the south west in the direction of Auerstedt, where next port of call is the Auerstedt Castle Museum. D-99084 Erfurt D-99510 Kappellendorf 269-74, + maps, Jena Tourist Information Curated by Claudio Parisi…. Marshal Ney’s Route Part of the Saxon division was taken prisoner. : +49 (0) 36 1/66 40 0 Late example of Central European Baroque military architecture, this citadel was the theatre of several military operations during the French occupation in 1806, and was later to become the last refuge of French troops in 1813-1814. Around 1pm, the carnage was terrible, and the Prussian lines began to disintegrate. In fact, the Renaissance palace was built in the 16th century as a residence, and renovated in the 19th. : +49 (0) 36 43 / 745 0 D-99084 Erfurt Lannes’ troops formed the heart of the French Army. The Fighting at the Schnecke Tel. Napoleon had achieved his aim. Castle grounds: every day from 9am to Midday. Topics: Napoleon Bonaparte I. In 1806 Falk had effectively rendered great services to the town by serving as an interpreter and mediator with the French, although the monument was first and foremost set up to honour Falk’s social engagement in helping orphans of the campaigns of 1813/15. The Rudelsburg, Burgstrasse 33, D-06628 Bad Kösen/ Saaleck The castle, mentioned for the first time in 1172, is the most famous castle of the Saale area, built to protect the valley and its ancient trade route. Website: http://www.auerstedt.org, Goethe’s House During the fighting, the soldiers used it as a landmark. France had occupied Italy and the southern German Länder, a potential source of future wars, against the advice of Talleyrand, Minister for Foreign Affairs. : +49 (0) 36461/ 2 07 04, Auerstedt carriage museum From here, visitors can profit from the best panoramic view of the battlefield of Auerstadt. Talks and guided tours: D-99518 Auerstedt The Route begins at Jena and leads you on to Hassenhausen and Auerstadt via Cospeda, Vierzehnheiligen, and Kapellendorf. Situated between Krippendorf and Closewitz, the Dornberg marks the highest point of the battlefield of Jena. [W3] Wanderrundweg Oberweimar - Allna - Oberweimar - Distance: 6.29 km - Elevation: 120 hm - Location: Weimar / Hessen / Deutschland - Wandermap is one of the largest collections of hike routes on the web. Fax: +49 (0) 36 41 / 49 80 55 The only reminder of the bloodshed is a narrow path between Vierzehnheiligen and Krippendorf, edged with cherry trees. The museum is lodged in authentic historic buildings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Here, the Saxons awaited the orders of the Prussian commander in chief, the Prince Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen, who did not arrive. It houses the tombs of Goethe and Schiller. On the eve of the fighting, General Holtzendorf had taken up lodgings there, and divided his soldiers between several villages. E-mail: tourist-info@weimar.de. It begins at the Gedenkstätte Hassenhausen commemorative monument. It dates from the period when Efrurt belonged to the kingdom of Mainz, and reflects the European military architecture of the era. 47 Saxon soldiers who died of their wounds were buried in the little wood at Zwätzen, and it was in remembrance of them that August Von Berlepsch donated the monument known as the “Saxon Tomb”. The battle had now entered a decisive phase. Around 10am the Prussian lines stretched between Rödigen and Lehesten. Meanwhile, Napoleon had ordered reinforcements from the Dornberg, who inflicted heavy losses on the Prussians and Saxons. The town of Weimar, although primarily marked by the poets Goethe and Schiller and the intellectual effervescence of German classicism, keeps several places of rembrance of the Age of Napoleon. Hike routes can be mapped or uploaded from GPS devices. Kappellendorf Castle E-mail: tourist-info@weimar.de, Goethe’s Garden Pavilion In Dornburg It is also a typical example of a protestant church, “baroque Theatrum sacrum”. Soult’s troops smashed through the Prussian lines in the fighting around Vierzehnheiligen in the place known as the Krippendorf windmill, making an enormous contribution to the Prussian defeat. The Memoirs of Baron von Muffling: A Prussian Officer in the Napoleonic Wars, London: Greenhill Books, 1997 They received no information regarding the course of operations and were not called in as reinforcements. During the French military occupation (1806-), the citadel became the theatre of various military operations and was the last bastion of French troops in 1813/1814. Consequently, Prussia had therefore also been defeated at Auerstedt. Napoleon book. D-06628 Hassenhausen It was here, in the audience hall of the ancient imperial palace that Napoleon met Goethe on 2 October 1808. D-99423 Weimar This itinerary was created in parthership with Jena Tourist Office. Hindenburg se retiró del ejército por primera vez en 1911, pero se le pidió regresar nada más estallar la Primera Guerra Mundial en 1914. He fled toward Weimar under the  protection of a battalion of Saxon infantry Aus dem Winkel. Johannisstrasse 23 The Bissing monument sits between the hamlets of Rödingen and Lehesten. We suggest to you here three routes through the region in and around Jena, The Battle of Jena, the Battle of Auerstedt and the Napoleon Route, not to mention Napoleonic Continuations including Weimar and Erfurt. Holtzendorf was defeated by Marshal Soult’s troops near Rödigen and Lehesten. Marshal Lannes’ Route The museum of Romantic Literature, am unteren Markt, Jena, is dedicated to Jena romanticism. This small museum occupies the first floor of the castle of Auerstedt that housed the Prussian king’s headquarters on the eve of the battle. It was the seat of the governor of Mainz and today houses the Chancellory of Thuringia. © Fondation Napoléon 2021 ISSN 2272-1800. In the centre, visitors can find the oldest medieval bell in existence, which, together with the church of St Severi is the town emblem. Apart from the artefacts related to the story of the battle and the war of 1806/1807, the museum offers detailed maps and paintings, dioramas and contemporary eye-witness accounts. Park near to the Ilm Vistors can admire a diorama representing the falling in of the Prussian troops, the Duke of Brunswick room and the Marshal Davout room which contains a vast exhibition of artefacts. The rococo palace was built in the 18th century as a summer palace for the duke Ernst-Augustus of Saxe-Weimar. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832) was a German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, critic, and amateur artist. Website: http://www.erfurt-tourist-info.de, The 1806 museum Jena – Cospeda Whether you are a private individual or a company, if you are a tax payer in France, you get tax benefits on donations to the Fondation Napoléon. Hasta 18 MSI con Expedia.mx. Lee reseñas y reserva un apartamento en Leinatal. At the hamlet “Ziegelstein”, route between Hassenhausen and Großheringen B 87 between Gernstedt and Eckartsberga, fork Alte Heerstrasse (Bettelfrau) in the direction of Auerstedt.