Berghausen: Trails, Cycling and History

If you want to combine hiking, cycling and local history, Berghausen offers a number of specific options. The Grey Heron Trail loops around the village, from Rabekippel you can see across the Trufte and Winterscheid as far as Aue, and two different historical dates come together at the Protestant church. There is also the Eder Cycle Route, a named cycling tour through the Truftetal, the annual tractor pulling event and regional produce. When looking for accommodation, you can consider which of these interests you want to shape your stay.

Hiking routes of different lengths

The Grey Heron Trail is a circular hiking trail approximately 14 km long that loops around Berghausen. The short circular trail is approximately 6 km long and runs from the centre of the village via Rabekippel, Stomp and Seibrich back to the village. This gives you a choice between a longer loop around the village and a shorter circuit with three named stops. The approximate distances can help you factor your preferred route length into your plans.

There is a bench on Rabekippel along the Kestrel Trail. From there, hikers have a wide-ranging view across the Trufte and Winterscheid as far as Aue. If you want to choose a hike based on a specific viewpoint, you can take this view into consideration. Well-marked hiking trails with numerous benches also invite you to explore the countryside.

Cycling around Berghausen

Berghausen is located directly on the Eder Cycle Route. The cycling tour “Nobility in the 21st Century” leads to Berghausen and then back to Bad Berleburg through the Truftetal. The two details provide different points of reference: the Eder Cycle Route passes directly through the village, while the described tour continues through the Truftetal before returning to Bad Berleburg. If you are including Berghausen in a cycling trip, you can take these specific route details into account when planning.

Church history and local events

The Protestant church in Berghausen was built from 1790 to 1793 using rubble stone from Raumland. Its pulpit dates from 1672, making it older than the church building. The two dates refer to different historical periods: the building was constructed in the late 18th century, while the pulpit dates from an earlier period. For anyone interested in local and architectural history, this difference is a striking point of reference.

Once a year, Berghausen hosts a tractor pulling event, where large tractors demonstrate their power. The event offers a different focus from the hiking and cycling routes. If you want to combine your trip with the tractor pulling event, check the event dates when planning.

Unser Laden Berghausen eG offers regional products such as fresh baked goods, meat and sausage products, dairy products, and fruit and vegetables from the surrounding area. The product selection may change. So if you are planning a specific shop, it is a good idea to ask about the current selection in advance.

The Berghausen festival and cultural hall may also be relevant for certain plans: it can be rented by clubs, institutions or private individuals. The owner decides whether to rent it out. So if you want to include use of the hall in your plans, arrange it directly with the owner.

Choose accommodation based on your planned stay

For hiking, you can choose between the approximately 6 km circular route and the approximately 14 km Grey Heron Trail; for cycling trips, the Eder Cycle Route, which passes directly through the village, and the described tour through Berghausen and the Truftetal offer different points of reference. If you want to plan your stay around a local event, the annual tractor pulling event is another factor to consider.

For the broader travel overview: Bad Berleburg.