Eisenbach: Church, Farms and Hiking Trails

In Eisenbach, the church, farms, traces of local crafts and trails provide a practical framework for planning your trip. The tower of St. Peter’s Church defines the village skyline; a Baroque manor house, a memorial chapel and civic houses with stucco façades tell different sides of the village’s history. The trails offer another perspective: the Graf-Hanse-Weg provides insights into village life in the past, while the Selters–Eisenbach circular hiking trail is described as a 10 km loop. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore start by asking yourself whether architecture or hiking should be the focus of your stay.

Church and Local History

St. Peter’s Church was built in 1896/98 to plans by architect Jakob Fachinger in the Neo-Romanesque style. Its tower continues to have a strong influence on the appearance of Eisenbach. The village’s earlier church history also forms part of its story: until the 16th century, the Niederselters parish was affiliated with the parish church of St. Peter in Eisenbach as a subsidiary church. Mining was carried out in Eisenbach in the 19th century. The church’s history and mining thus provide different historical points of interest.

Farms, Chapel and Craftsmanship

The Hofgut zu Hausen estate has a Baroque manor house dating from 1662. Hof zu Hausen in Eisenbach is a historic site and a listed monument. The small memorial chapel on the edge of the forest contains the graves of August Freiherr von Kruse († 1848) and his wife, Freifrau Henriette († 1873); the estate and chapel are protected historic monuments. There are also an unusually large number of civic houses with attractive stucco façades, showcasing local craftsmanship. The manor house, chapel and façades offer different ways to explore local history through their construction dates, commemorative role and craftsmanship.

Hiking with Different Points of Interest

The Graf-Hanse-Weg is family-friendly and has several information points offering insights into village life in the past. The Selters–Eisenbach circular hiking trail is 10 km long. These trails offer different hiking experiences: information about village life in the past accompanies you along the Graf-Hanse-Weg, while the circular trail’s length provides a practical guide for planning your day.

Additional Destinations in Selters (Taunus)

In Niederselters, the Selters Water Museum tells the nearly 500-year history of the mineral spring and explains how a natural spring became a well-known medicinal spring. Its water was already prized at European princely courts in the 18th century. A guided tour of approximately one hour includes the restored spring pavilion dating from 1906 to 1908, the drinking room with a tasting of the original type of Selters water, and the park. Visits are possible by prior arrangement; check the museum’s opening times before setting off, too.

The Selters–Eisenbach circular hiking trail is listed as 9.91 km long and described as moderately difficult; the start and finish are at Kirchstraße 39 in Selters (Taunus). The 10 km figure and the more precise distance give you an idea of the loop without specifying a walking time.

Built in 1717, the Old Church in Niederselters now serves as an events and cultural center. The annual events calendar includes readings, talks and concerts; individual program details vary. This lets you plan a cultural visit without committing to a particular program.

The seasonal outdoor swimming pool in Niederselters has a heated swimming pool, a diving pool, a leisure pool with current jets and a slide, as well as a paddling pool for young children. The annual Bicycle Sunday takes place on the first Sunday in May along the “Ems-Wörsbachtal” cycle route. Seasonal swimming and an annual cycling event thus complement the cultural and hiking options in Selters (Taunus).

For the wider travel overview: Selters.