Guxhagen between the Fulda, the monastery and hiking trails
Accommodation in Guxhagen
Guxhagen lies in the “Breiten Aue” just before the Fulda and Eder rivers meet. The Langenberge hills border the valley to the west, and the Söhre woodland to the east. The river landscape, trails and historic sites offer different ways to spend your time here. When looking for a holiday apartment in Guxhagen, you can therefore consider whether you would mainly like to hike, cycle, discover the area’s culture or spend time by the water.
Breitenau Monastery and the memorial
Breitenau Monastery was founded in 1113. Construction of the monastery church began around 1120, and the church still stands today. The Breitenau Memorial is also part of the site’s history. Its educational programme includes guided tours, walks, lectures and readings. The tithe barn houses a permanent exhibition by artist Stephan von Borstel on events during the Nazi era. This lets you explore the site in different ways, for example with a guided tour, a walk or a visit to the exhibition.
Admission to the memorial is free; donations are welcome. It is about a ten-minute walk from Guxhagen railway station. If you make this visit the focus of your day, it gives you a specific point of reference for planning. The monastery complex and memorial offer a historical perspective, while the hiking trails place local sights within the surrounding landscape.
Hiking with views of the Fuldaschleife
The Guxhagen Historical Trail has 13 information stations and leads to historic sights such as the Breitenau Monastery complex and the former synagogue. Passing through an appealing landscape, it offers impressive views, including of the Fuldaschleife.
Another option is the blue-marked G2 circular hiking trail. It connects Guxhagen with the districts of Albshausen and Wollrode. These are two hiking options with different features: the themed trail leads to historic sights and has 13 information stations, while the G2 is designated as a route connecting Guxhagen with two of its districts. If you are planning your trip around hiking, you can use these destinations to decide which trail better suits your interests.
Cycling and the Kilianskapelle
The districts of Guxhagen, Büchenwerra and Grebenau are on the Hessian long-distance cycle route R1. In Büchenwerra, the Kilianskapelle was rebuilt near the Fulda on the Hessian Cycle Route. It was inaugurated on 19 September 2010. Every Sunday afternoon during the summer half of the year, from early June to the end of September, an event is held at 5 pm at the Kilianskapelle in Guxhagen-Büchenwerra, such as a devotional service, reading or concert.
Canoe trips on the Fulda and Eder
Canoe trips are offered on the Eder and Fulda rivers in the municipality; day trips and weekend trips can be booked. A canoe trip on the Fulda can travel downstream from Melsungen through the Fuldaschleife and use the lock at the weir in Guxhagen. This option combines a river trip with a specific stretch along the Fuldaschleife. If you are choosing accommodation for a trip that includes canoeing, you can consider this experience on the water as one focus alongside hiking and cultural destinations.
“Unter den Eichen” outdoor swimming pool
The “Unter den Eichen” outdoor swimming pool in Guxhagen has a large sunbathing lawn with shady trees, swimming and non-swimming pools, diving platforms, a slide and a kiosk serving snacks.
When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Guxhagen, it helps to decide in advance what you would like to focus on: the R1 passes through three of the districts mentioned, the memorial is about a ten-minute walk from the railway station, and hiking trails lead to historic sights or connect districts.
More pages about local areas
More pages about local areas: Edermünde, Neukirchen, Gudensberg, Felsberg, Bad Zwesten, Frielendorf, Knüllwald, Gilserberg.
For the main travel overview: Schwalm-Eder district.
