Discover Guxhagen: Monastery, Fulda and trails
Accommodation in Guxhagen
If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Guxhagen, local themes can help structure your plans: the monastery and memorial site, trails through the countryside, or activities on the Fulda and Eder offer different points of focus. Guxhagen lies just before the Fulda and Eder rivers meet in the Breite Aue. The Langenberge hills border it to the west, and the Söhre forest area to the east. This places the river landscape and historical destinations side by side as different starting points for your trip.
Breitenau Monastery and Memorial Site
Breitenau Monastery was founded in 1113. Construction of the monastery church began around 1120; the church has been preserved to this day. The tithe barn at the Breitenau Memorial Site houses a permanent exhibition by artist Stephan von Borstel about events during the Nazi era. The monastery complex and the memorial site are therefore among the historical destinations to explore during a stay in Guxhagen.
The memorial site's educational program includes guided tours, walks, lectures and readings. Admission is free, and donations are welcome. The memorial site is about a ten-minute walk from Guxhagen railway station. If you are planning a visit or a specific program, check the latest visitor information in advance.
Hiking and Cycling Trails in Guxhagen
The Guxhagen Historical Themed Hiking Trail passes 13 information stations and historic sights such as the Breitenau monastery complex and the former synagogue. It also offers views of the Fulda loop and passes through attractive countryside. This trail thus combines nature and history along one route, without specifying a walking time.
Another option is the blue-marked G2 hiking loop, which connects Guxhagen with the districts of Albshausen and Wollrode. For cycling tours, the districts of Guxhagen, BĂĽchenwerra and Grebenau are on the Hessian Long-Distance Cycle Route R1. This information about the routes can help you choose between a hike with historical stops, a loop connecting several districts, and the long-distance cycle route.
On the Water on the Fulda and Eder
Canoe trips are offered on the Eder and Fulda in the municipality of Guxhagen; day trips and weekend trips can be booked. A canoe trip on the Fulda can head downstream from Melsungen through the Fulda loop and use the lock at the weir in Guxhagen. This described stretch of the Fulda is a specific way to combine the river route with the lock area in Guxhagen.
Outdoor Pool and Kilianskapelle
Guxhagen Unter den Eichen outdoor pool has a large sunbathing lawn with shady trees, swimming and non-swimming pools, diving towers, a slide and a kiosk serving snacks. It is open seasonally; check the latest information before your visit.
In BĂĽchenwerra, Kilianskapelle was rebuilt near the Fulda on the Hessian Cycle Route and inaugurated on September 19, 2010. During the summer half of the year, from early June to the end of September, an event takes place there every Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m., such as a devotional service, reading or concert. Check the current dates for the seasonal program before making plans.
Discover more destinations: Niedenstein, Schwarzenborn, Spangenberg, Willingshausen, Jesberg, Borken, Bad Zwesten, Fritzlar.
For the overview of the wider area: Schwalm-Eder District.
