Hausen near Würzburg: Hiking and History

The Heimatweg and a different kind of trail experience

The Heimatweg is about 12 km long and marked with a blue “H” on a white background. Its approximate length gives you a concrete reference point for planning your hike, while the markings identify it as a hiking route. It leads into Hausen. For guests choosing a holiday apartment based on their preferred type of break, this is a tangible hiking option in the village.

The barefoot trail in the valley of the Grumbach/Erbshausener Bach offers a different kind of trail experience. The trail starts and ends at the end of a hiking path near the hiking shelter; from there, it leads into the adjacent woodland. This experience is clearly different from the signposted hiking route: here, the barefoot trail itself takes centre stage. The benches at the Wethbrunnen in Hausen invite you to take a break.

History in special places

Two medieval atonement crosses stand at the Hochkreuz. Their presence makes history tangible in the village landscape, without a museum visit having to be the main focus. St. Wolfgang Parish Church in Hausen adds another historical perspective: it was built after 1600, and its high-quality interior furnishings date from around 1780. The construction period and furnishings point to different eras and give the church its own historical character.

Together with the Heimatweg and the barefoot trail, these features offer a range of different themes rather than a single, set itinerary for the day. If you are looking for a place to stay where hiking and local history play a part, these points of interest can inform your choice of holiday apartment. The specific choice depends on which of Hausen’s described features interests you most.

More cultural and landscape highlights in the Würzburg destination

The wider Würzburg destination offers further, distinct perspectives. Würzburg district is set in a cultural landscape of vineyards, forests, broad open countryside and the Main Valley. In Ochsenfurt, an almost complete fortification surrounds the historic old town; numerous town gates and towers are part of its townscape. The New Town Hall dates from the 15th century. Its small lance-shaped tower houses a unique clock with figures and a moon display.

Rottendorf and Röttingen also have their own historical highlights. The former moated castle in Rottendorf, together with the Fronhof, is among the oldest buildings in the village and was built before 1500. Following the laying of its foundation stone in 2012, the moated castle was converted into a library with a reading café and a multi-purpose hall for community events and weddings. In Röttingen, the oldest buildings in Brattenstein Castle date from the 12th and 13th centuries; the castle was home to various noble families, including the Lords of Hohenlohe. Since 21 July 1984, its courtyard has been the venue for the Röttinger FRANKENFESTSPIELE theatre festival.

In Veitshöchheim, the Main riverside promenade brings together further cultural and leisure attractions: its landscaped grounds feature sculptures by various artists. There is also a large adventure playground with equipment for all age groups, including a trampoline and a climbing wall. A barefoot trail and a Kneipp water-treading pool add to the options mentioned. These examples differ from Hausen’s hiking route and historic local landmarks, broadening the view of the wider Würzburg destination.

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore first decide on your preferred focus: Hausen offers opportunities for hiking days and local history, while the places mentioned in the Würzburg destination each have their own cultural or landscape highlights.

Discover more destinations: Thüngersheim, Bergtheim, Reichenberg, Rottendorf, Ochsenfurt, Veitshöchheim, Rimpar, Theilheim.

Go to the main travel overview: Würzburg.