Discover Hausen: Hiking Trails, the Mühlenradweg and Village History

Hausen combines varied hiking trails with small historical discoveries and a strong connection to the landscape. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Hausen can therefore plan their stay around different interests: on a circular tour through the Elsbach Valley, along the Beise, during a visit to Hausenmühle or while exploring the history of the village.

Hiking trails for different day plans

The Hausen circular hiking trail is approximately 7.2 km long. The walking time is around 2.5 to 3 hours. The trail passes Hausenmühle and leads through the Elsbach Valley to the Hausen springs. There is also an oak tree along the route that is believed to be more than 300 years old. The circular trail is signposted, which helps you find your way during the hike.

The “Hutewaldweg” Fabelweg offers a longer option. In the immediate regional vicinity of Hausen, this moderately difficult circular route covers 11.40 km; its stated duration is 3 hours and 46 minutes. This gives you two hiking options of different lengths for planning your day, without having to commit to just one route length.

Wood Pasture and Trails Along the Beise

The wood pasture lies between Hausen and Rengshausen. The area has been accessible for hiking as a nature reserve since 1967 and adds another landscape experience to the circular trails. The Freilichtbühne Rengshausen hiking car park is also located in the area around Hausen. It can be reached via the L3254 between Hausen and Rengshausen.

For longer tours by bicycle or on foot, the 22 km-long Mühlenradweg is a good option. It follows the course of the Beise stream through Hausen to Malsfeld-Beiseförth, where the Beise flows into the Fulda. The route therefore combines a hiking and cycling trail with a clear course along the waterway. If you like to structure your trip around a longer route, this trail is an independent part of your plans.

Village History and Special Details

Hausen also offers specific points of connection to the village’s history away from the trails. The oldest bell of the parish hangs in the bell tower built in 1953. Constantin Ulrich from Bad Hersfeld cast it in 1710; it originally came from Nenterode. According to tradition, the Lindenstein is regarded as the altar stone of the former village church.

The history of Hausenmühle can be traced back to around 1400. Anyone wishing to combine nature with historical traces can therefore experience the mill both as part of the circular hiking trail and as a point of historical interest. The village festival also takes place once a year in the village square beneath the linden tree.

Hausen for Active and Varied Holiday Days

In addition to the Mühlenradweg, Hausen has an adventure and activity area. For families who want to combine different activities during an outing, this place can be an additional point of interest. This makes it possible to combine accommodation in Hausen with hikes, a longer cycling route, experiences in nature and insights into the village’s history, without limiting your stay to just one type of excursion.

If you would like to compare other destinations, you can also find Wallenstein.

For the higher-level travel overview: Knüllwald.