Discover Hausen: Trails and village history

Circular hiking trails, a nature reserve between Hausen and Rengshausen, and the history of the bell tower, Lindenstein and mill give Hausen many facets. When planning your stay, you can therefore include both outdoor activities and local traditions.

Hiking by distance and time

Two circular routes can be compared by length and time required. The Hausen Circular Trail is about 7.2 kilometres long, with a walking time of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Nearby, in the region around Hausen, the “Hutewaldweg” Fable Trail is a moderately difficult circular route covering 11.40 kilometres and taking 3 hours and 46 minutes. These details provide a concrete basis for estimating your planned day’s hike by distance and time.

The Hausen Circular Trail passes the Hausenmühle, runs through the Elsbach Valley and continues to the Hausen springs. Beside the trail stands an oak tree believed to be more than 300 years old; the circular trail is signposted. When choosing a route, you can therefore consider not only the walking time but also the places that interest you along the way.

The Freilichtbühne Rengshausen hiking car park is in the area around Hausen. Access is via the L3254 between Hausen and Rengshausen. At the car park, the Hausen Circular Trail is listed as a hiking route covering 7.2 kilometres, plus an access path of approximately 1 kilometre.

Hutewald and the Beise

The Hutewald lies between Hausen and Rengshausen. It has been a nature reserve since 1967 and can be explored on foot.

The 22-kilometre Mühlenradweg is a hiking and cycling trail. It follows the Beise stream through Hausen to Malsfeld-Beiseförth, where the Beise flows into the Fulda. Its length and waterside route offer a different point of reference for planning than the circular trails.

Hausen also has an adventure and activity area beside the Mühlenradweg. If you are travelling with children, it may be a reason to take a closer look at Hausen and see whether the place suits your family’s interests.

Traces of village history

The oldest bell in the parish hangs in Hausen’s bell tower, built in 1953. It was cast in 1710 by Constantin Ulrich of Bad Hersfeld and originally came from Nenterode. The tower and bell thus link two specific dates in the history of the village.

The Lindenstein preserves a different memory: according to tradition, today’s stone is the altar stone from the former village church. The history of the Hausenmühle in Hausen can also be traced back to around 1400; this does not imply that it is currently in use or open to visitors.

The village festival takes place once a year in the village square beneath the lime tree. If you would like to plan your visit around it, check the current date in advance.

Planning a trip to Hausen

With this focus, you can tailor your search for accommodation for a trip to Hausen.

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