Discover Erbenhausen: History and Nature

Erbenhausen brings together local history, traditions and specific nature conservation issues. A document dating from 1315 attests to the village's history of more than 700 years. The bakehouse on the Zwester Ohm and topics related to the protected area offer further ways to get to know the village from different perspectives.

Local History at the Bakehouse

The bakehouse stands on the left bank of the Zwester Ohm and, roughly halfway along, connects Erbenhausen's two clearly separated districts. Its riverside location and connecting role make it a tangible point of reference for the village's history. Here, Erbenhausen's history can be explored not only through a date, but also through the spatial relationship between the building and the districts.

Traditions Throughout the Year

The May bonfire is still held every year on the evening of April 30. Another annual tradition is the Christmas tree by the little bakehouse: it is put up in Erbenhausen and shines throughout the Christmas season. The two traditions therefore take place at different times of year. If you would like to plan your stay around a local tradition, these are two clearly defined dates to keep in mind.

The Zwester Ohm and the Protected Area

Nature conservation issues are also specific: the 31.8-hectare protected area between Ebsdorf and Sichertshausen includes the Erbenhausen cadastral district. The Zwester Ohm is to be restored as a habitat for the brook lamprey and the bullhead; both fish species are protected under European law.

In sections of the FFH area where the great burnet occurs, a small population of the dusky large blue butterfly has become established. It is considered an additional reason for protecting the FFH area. Thus, alongside the size of the area, specific habitats and species are also at the heart of nature conservation efforts around Erbenhausen.

Cycle Path Between Fronhausen and Erbenhausen

A cycle path runs alongside the L 3048 outside the built-up areas, from Fronhausen to Erbenhausen. The “Erbenhäuser Apfelsafttankstelle” (Erbenhausen apple juice filling station), which opened in 2025, is located right by the cycle path. The route offers a tangible point of reference for understanding the connection between Fronhausen and Erbenhausen.

In the Broader Travel Destination of Fronhausen

In the broader travel destination of Fronhausen, the Fronhausen Lapidarium comprises a total of 28 objects displayed in and around the church. These include a large medieval baptismal font carved from a single block of stone. Several historic gravestones also stand in their original burial places north of the church.

Fronhausen railway station is a stop on the Route of Industrial and Labour Culture in the Marburg-Biedenkopf district. The exhibition there illustrates how the village and region developed through railway transport. This adds another perspective on Fronhausen's cultural history alongside the collection and gravestones.

Fronhausen offers a range of points of reference for cycling and hiking tours. The Lange-Hessen cycle route starts in Fronhausen on the Lahn and leads through the Zwester Ohm valley to the low-lying ridge between Ebsdorfer Grund and the Amöneburg Basin. Fronhausen is considered an ideal stage stop on the 242-kilometre Lahn hiking trail. The Lange-Hessen cycle route leads through the Zwester Ohm valley to the low-lying ridge, while Fronhausen is considered an ideal stage stop on the Lahn hiking trail.

Go to the broader travel overview: Fronhausen.