Gießübl: Heritage-Protected Architecture

Gießübl turns the spotlight on rural architecture. At Oberer Gießübl 4 and 13a, heritage-protected buildings with different architectural styles take center stage: a farmstead ensemble with several dated components and a former retirement house. Hauzenberg, the wider destination, offers a distinct focus on nature and cultural attractions.

Heritage-Protected Architecture in Gießübl

As of January 29, 2026, the rural ensemble at Oberer Gießübl 4 and the former retirement house at Oberer Gießübl 13a are heritage-protected. The ensemble at No. 4 comprises a two-story farmhouse built of granite blocks in 1842, an associated double baking oven dating from 1818, a granite courtyard wall from 1913, and a barn dating from the 19th or 20th century. The oven is the oldest of the precisely dated components, and the courtyard wall is the most recent.

The former retirement house at Oberer Gießübl 13a dates from the first third of the 19th century. It is described as a log building with shingle or timber cladding, a projecting gabled roof, and two gable galleries. The two addresses therefore showcase different architectural features: a farmstead ensemble with several associated components and a single house with a distinctive log-building style.

Hauzenberg as the Wider Destination: Trails and Water

In the wider destination of Hauzenberg, the 1.6-kilometer nature discovery trail along the Staffelbach is a circular route. It runs alongside the Staffelbach and Eckmühlbach streams and the Eckmühlhölzl woods. Twelve stops invite visitors to explore the local nature; at least one audio file can be heard at each stop.

Freudensee in Hauzenberg is a centuries-old reservoir of around seven hectares, with recreational facilities. A circular trail runs along a largely natural shoreline and through mostly unspoiled nature, inviting visitors to hike year-round. The two Hauzenberg trails have different focuses: the nature discovery trail centers on stops and audio, while Freudensee offers a lakeside trail and year-round hiking.

Granite, Graphite, and More Activities in Hauzenberg

The Granite Center Bayerischer Wald in Hauzenberg explores granite, from its geology to its extraction, processing, and uses. Its multimedia exhibitions span the history of the Earth to the railway. The center also includes a demonstration quarry, where visitors are welcome to linger.

The Graphit Kropfmühl Visitor Mine in Hauzenberg offers an underground mining experience that descends to a depth of 45 meters. The museum and exhibition area is wheelchair accessible; this does not apply to the underground tour. The exhibition texts in the museum are written in German and English. If the language is important for your plans, check this information before your visit. In terms of subject matter, the difference from the Granite Center is clear: the center focuses on the geology and processing of granite, while the visitor mine offers an underground graphite experience.

Hauzenberg is part of a cycling area with a network of more than 380 kilometers of trails, including the Granite Cycling Trail and the Tunnel Cycling Trail. Since the network length may change, check the current figure if you are planning a time-sensitive trip. Rocco Park in Hauzenberg offers a skate and cycling facility, climbing opportunities, jumping and sliding activities, as well as soccer and streetball.

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