In this book, the author describes the rich history of the unique cultural landscape of Goldene Aue and takes the reader into the region bounded to the north by the South Harz Mountains and to the south by the Windleite and the Kyffhäuser Mountains. The images and texts guide the reader on a quest for traces, showcasing monuments and their histories, historical events, and personalities. They invite readers to remember, rediscover, and explore anew.