Discover Bruchhausen: Bruchhausen Rocks, Castle and Trails

Bruchhausen combines striking natural features with traces of a long history and a variety of excursion destinations. The Bruchhausen Rocks are the main attraction: They were designated a National Natural Monument in 2017 and are located within the Sauerland-Rothaar Mountains Nature Park. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Bruchhausen will find a starting point here for a range of travel ideas – from archaeological topics and hikes to a ride on the mountain toboggan run.

Bruchhausen Rocks between Nature and the Past

The Bruchhausen Rocks are habitats for rare Ice Age relicts and, at the same time, a traditional breeding site for peregrine falcons. Their cultural and historical significance is evident in the fact that they are an integral part of a prehistoric hillfort. This makes it possible to combine nature observation and history when planning a trip, without having to consider the two topics separately.

On the archaeological hiking trail, the 45-metre-high Feldstein offers a view of the Teutoburg Forest in good visibility. This view depends on visibility conditions and can therefore sensibly be regarded as a special moment when planning the route. Another option is the Ginsterkopf Tour: It follows the Rothaarsteig trail below the Bruchhausen Rocks and continues to Bruchhausen. Those who enjoy combining different perspectives on the landscape and the village while out and about can include this tour in their plans.

Bruchhausen Castle and Clear Visiting Restrictions

Bruchhausen Castle is a historic moated castle at the foot of the Bruchhausen Rocks. The outdoor area can be visited; the interior is not open to visitors because the castle is inhabited by its owners. This distinction is important for your planning: The castle can be experienced as an external historical point of reference, while visits to the interior are not possible.

The Bruchhausen Rocks Information Centre serves as the entrance area to the foundation grounds. Admission tickets are sold there. Anyone preparing for a visit to the Bruchhausen Rocks can include this point of contact in their orientation and link the area's natural and cultural themes.

Active Excursions for Children and Adults

For an active change of pace, the Sternrodt ski area can be included in your travel plans. It has a separate, beginner-friendly children's and practice lift. In addition, the “Sternrodler” mountain toboggan run offers a clearly defined experience: First, passengers are pulled 300 metres uphill; the descent then passes through seven bends and reaches speeds of up to 45 km/h. Families can therefore choose an excursion according to their interests – either focusing on the practice lift or on the winding toboggan descent.

Include Hiking Destinations and Arrival in Your Planning

Another hiking option follows the Olsberg Chapel Circular Hiking Trail. The route names the Marien Chapel in Bruchhausen as its destination; the chapel is located at the foot of the Istenberg. Those who enjoy incorporating cultural destinations into a hike can consider this trail as a travel idea of its own alongside the archaeological hiking trail and the Ginsterkopf Tour.

Arrival can also play a role when choosing accommodation. Bus route R 31 runs from Olsberg towards Bruchhausen; its stop is located in the centre of Bruchhausen. If you would like to start without making your own travel arrangements by car, include this stop in your considerations. When searching for a holiday apartment in Bruchhausen, a clear priority can also help: Should the accommodation primarily serve as a base for nature and hiking trails, or would you also like to take the castle, chapel and family-oriented excursions into account? The answer determines which daily destinations you plan first.

More Places for Your Accommodation Search

If you would like to extend your search to other places in the same selection, you will find Antfeld, Gierskopp, Wiemeringhausen, Assinghausen, Wulmeringhausen, Elpe and Elleringhausen here.

To the higher-level travel overview: Olsberg.