Baunatal: Cycling Routes, Sculptures and Cultural History

Cycling and getting around on foot

The Baunatal Circular Route is a leisure cycling route in Baunatal for the whole family. The cycling network also includes the long-distance R1 Cycle Route, the Eder Cycle Route, the Hessencourier Route, the Fairy Tale Trail, the Chattengau Route R21 and the cycle route around Baunatal. This means the options range from a family-oriented circular route to a network of several named routes. If you would like to make cycling the focus of your stay, you can use these names as specific starting points for planning your own rides.

Nordic walking also has its own route: the Baunsberg Route runs through the Baunsberg in two sections. It is signposted from Altenbauna and covers a total of 100 metres in elevation. Trail conditions can vary depending on the weather, which is worth bearing in mind when planning your day. This makes cycling distinct from a second, clearly named form of exercise.

Sculptures and activities in the city park

The sculpture trail in Baunatal City Park is a circular route that passes all the park’s sculptures. It runs along the Bauna; visitors encounter numerous modern sculptures along the way. This combines a set route with art as its theme. Those interested in sculptures will find a different way to enjoy their stay here than on a cycling route or Nordic walking trail.

The skate park is also located in the city park. It features ramps, rails, banks and quarter pipes for skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters and inline skates. The facility is suitable for beginners and experienced professionals. The sports and skill levels mentioned offer families and people travelling together specific ideas if they want to make exercise a central part of their holiday.

Cultural history in Großenritte and Kirchbauna

In Großenritte stands the Hünstein, a quartzite menhir about two metres high. Its approximate height and the material it is made of make the stone a vivid example of local history. In Kirchbauna, the medieval fortified church served as a refuge for people and livestock; the present-day church was built in 1773. The two places offer different historical points of interest: a menhir in one, and a church with a medieval defensive function and a later construction date in the other.

You can also explore Baunatal’s history by following its trails. Three Eco Paths focus on cultural history, allowing you to discover regional history on foot. One of them is called “Cultural History of Hertingshausen and Kirchbauna.” If you would rather follow a themed route than focus on individual sites, this offers another way to include cultural history in your travel plans.

Leisure activities and choosing a holiday apartment

AquaPark offers activities for young people, sports enthusiasts and the whole family. For planning purposes, note the temporary maintenance closure from 30 October to 13 December 2026; check opening hours before your visit.

The different themes offer a range of ways to shape your stay: cycling routes, exercise on the Baunsberg, sculptures in the city park, or cultural history in Großenritte and Kirchbauna. Consider which matter most for your trip, and focus your search for a holiday apartment in Baunatal on the activities you have planned. That way, choosing accommodation begins with the kind of holiday you want to create.

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