Discover Waldlaubersheim

Waldlaubersheim brings its village history to life through specific stops: a local village trail highlights places and buildings that reveal different aspects of the village. These include the old school, the village oak and the historic Burghof, as well as the stone cross, St Martin’s Church and the Stumm organ. The former smithy, the former synagogue, the Domberg dome, the Jewish cemetery and the Unterzunft Bridge are also among the stops mentioned.

Village history and Jewish heritage

The Jewish cemetery is located on Horetberg, about 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Waldlaubersheim. It was established around 1800. Stones from 21 individual graves and two double graves have been preserved; inscriptions are visible on more than half of the stones. The precise number of graves and the legible inscriptions give the site a tangible historical dimension. Visitors are asked to treat it with respect.

The former synagogue is a simple rubble-stone building with a gabled roof and round-arched windows. It is located near St Martin’s Church. A memorial plaque dating from 2006 and local cultural events commemorate Waldlaubersheim’s Jewish heritage. The events programme may vary. Together with the cemetery, the former synagogue offers another way to explore this part of the village’s history—through a building in one case and a burial place in the other.

Further highlights in the wider Bad Kreuznach destination

Other historical themes also take centre stage in the wider Bad Kreuznach destination. The bridge houses in Bad Kreuznach were built from 1480 onwards due to a lack of space. They are half-timbered buildings on the piers of the old Nahe Bridge, which was built around 1300. This brings the markedly different construction dates of the bridge and the houses together in one place. The museums of the city of Bad Kreuznach are housed in the listed former Bangert estate, set in a historic park; they have been located there since 1985/86.

The rock hermitage in Bretzenheim offers a different form of cultural heritage. The place of worship is carved entirely into the rock, probably dates back to prehistoric times, and was repurposed in the early Christian period. It can be visited from the outside all year round without a guide. Access to the rock dwelling is currently not possible due to a rockslide.

For an active change of pace, the barefoot path in Bad Sobernheim is promoted as a summer leisure activity. The footpath is 3.5 kilometres long and leads to the Nahe. Its stops include a clay-treading pool, an obstacle course and various types of ground surface. The details about its length and features give a clear idea of what this activity offers, without equating it with Waldlaubersheim’s historic sites.

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