Berghausen – Trails, Culture and Regional Experiences

If you are looking for a combination of nature, regional history and varied trails for your stay, Berghausen offers several specific points of interest. Circular routes lead through the surrounding area, the Eder Cycle Route runs directly through the village, and historical traces range from an evangelical church to archaeological remains. There are also regional products and individual local offerings that you can include in your travel planning.

Key facts on the subject

• The Grey Heron Trail is an approximately 14 km circular hiking trail around Berghausen.
• The short circular route is approximately 6 km long and leads from the village centre via Rabekippel, Stomp and Seibrich back to the village.
• From Rabekippel, the view extends across the Trufte and the Winterscheid as far as Aue.
• Berghausen lies directly on the Eder Cycle Route.
• The “Nobility in the 21st Century” cycling tour leads to Berghausen and then back to Bad Berleburg through the Truftetal valley.
• The evangelical church was built between 1790 and 1793 from Raumland quarry stone; its pulpit dates back to 1672.
• Archaeological remains of a stone-walled cellar with ceramic fragments are dated to the transition from the 8th to the 9th century AD.
• Unser Laden Berghausen eG offers, among other things, baked goods, meat and sausage products, dairy products, and fruit and vegetables from the surrounding area.

Circular routes and cycling connections around Berghausen

When planning your days, you can choose between routes of different lengths. The approximately 6 km short circular route starts in the village centre, runs via Rabekippel, Stomp and Seibrich, and then returns to the village. The approximately 14 km Grey Heron Trail, by contrast, forms a larger loop around Berghausen. The different route lengths make it easier to choose between a shorter local trail and a longer hike.

A particular landmark is located on the Kestrel Trail. There is a bench on Rabekippel from which hikers have a wide view across the Trufte and the Winterscheid as far as Aue. The Eder Cycle Route runs directly through Berghausen. In addition, the “Nobility in the 21st Century” cycling tour first leads to Berghausen and then back to Bad Berleburg through the Truftetal valley. This allows different forms of transport to be incorporated into your stay planning without combining the routes into a single itinerary.

Church, excavation and local offerings

The evangelical church in Berghausen combines a building history from the late 18th century with a significantly older furnishing. The building was constructed between 1790 and 1793 from Raumland quarry stone. The pulpit dates from 1672 and is therefore older than the church building. Those interested in regional architectural and church history will find two historically distinct points of reference in one place. This does not imply anything about current opening hours or access.

The archaeological traces also reach far back into the past. During an excavation, remains of a stone-walled cellar, including ceramic fragments, were uncovered. The remains are dated to the transition from the 8th to the 9th century AD. During your stay, this allows you to take historical layers of time into account alongside the landscape and trails.

Unser Laden Berghausen eG provides a place for buying regional products for everyday needs. It offers fresh baked goods, meat and sausage products, dairy products, and fruit and vegetables from the surrounding area. In addition, a tractor pulling event takes place once a year, where large tractors demonstrate their power. The Berghausen Festival and Cultural Hall can be rented by associations, institutions or private individuals; the owner decides on the rental.

Which accommodation suits your stay?

When looking for accommodation in Berghausen, you can first decide what focus you want your stay to have. For hiking, you can choose the shorter circular route from the village centre, the longer Grey Heron Trail and the viewpoint at Rabekippel. If you are travelling by bicycle, the location on the Eder Cycle Route is a separate point of reference; the cycling tour described adds a connection via Berghausen and the Truftetal valley to Bad Berleburg. Those interested in culture can include the church and archaeological remains in their planning, while the local shop provides a specific connection to products from the surrounding area.

FAQ

How long is the Grey Heron Trail?

The Grey Heron Trail is approximately 14 km long and forms a circular hiking trail around Berghausen.

Is there a shorter circular route?

Yes. The short circular route is approximately 6 km long. It starts in the village centre, leads via Rabekippel, Stomp and Seibrich, and returns to the village.

Where is the viewpoint at Rabekippel?

There is a bench on Rabekippel along the Kestrel Trail. From there, the view extends across the Trufte and the Winterscheid as far as Aue.

Which cycling connections lead to or through Berghausen?

Berghausen lies directly on the Eder Cycle Route. The “Nobility in the 21st Century” cycling tour leads to Berghausen and then back to Bad Berleburg through the Truftetal valley.

What is special about the evangelical church?

The church was built between 1790 and 1793 from Raumland quarry stone. The pulpit dates from 1672 and is older than the church building.

What period do the archaeological remains date from?

The uncovered remains of a stone-walled cellar with ceramic fragments are dated to the transition from the 8th to the 9th century AD.

Where can you find regional products?

Unser Laden Berghausen eG offers fresh baked goods, meat and sausage products, dairy products, and fruit and vegetables from the surrounding area.

Can the Festival and Cultural Hall be rented?

The hall can be rented by associations, institutions or private individuals. The owner decides on the rental.

To the overarching travel overview: Bad Berleburg.