Discover Bermuthshain
Accommodation in Bermuthshain
In Bermuthshain, a hiking trail around the village, cross-country ski trails in winter, a viewpoint and the Muna Museum all come together. If you are looking for a hotel in Bermuthshain, these different attractions can help you choose a destination: will your stay focus mainly on hiking, winter sports, or local and regional history?
Hiking and Winter Activities
The WeiĂźer Stein Trail runs around Bermuthshain and passes a viewpoint as well as a former ski jump below the WeiĂźer Stein. It is therefore the hiking route most directly connected with the village. By contrast, the Kleekopf Trail runs around Grebenhain and passes the Katzenteich pond and the Oberwald picnic area.
The cross-country ski trail in Bermuthshain starts at the car park opposite the Grebenhain-Bermuthshain sports ground. An alternative starting point is the Oberwald car park on the B 275 between Herchenhain and Grebenhain. Winter activities in the municipality also include a ski slope with a lift and groomed cross-country ski trails on the Herchenhainer Höhenweg. Conditions vary, so check the latest conditions before making plans.
Grebenhain as a Hiking and Cycling Region
The municipality of Grebenhain comprises 15 volcanic villages across 92 km². Hiking trails with a combined length of more than 100 km extend around the villages. The Vulkanring and Bonifatius Route pass through all 15 villages. These two routes represent the wider area, while the Weißer Stein Trail specifically runs around Bermuthshain.
There are also various points of interest for cyclists: the Vulkanradweg runs right through the municipality of Grebenhain, while the SĂĽdbahnradweg ends in the village of Hartmannshain. Along the Vulkanradweg between Schlitz and Grebenhain/Hartmannshain, there are 16 listening points featuring GPS-based stories and little-known details about the Vogelsberg volcanic region. Check in advance whether the app is available, as its availability may change.
Muna Museum and History
The listed “Alte Schule” (Old School) is a landmark that defines Bermuthshain’s villagescape. The Muna Museum Grebenhain opened in the historic building in May 2011. It focuses on the Hartmannshain Air Ammunition Depot in the Oberwald near Grebenhain, which operated from 1936 to 1945. It is the first museum in Germany to address the history of the up to 370 ammunition depots operated by the German Wehrmacht during the Nazi era.
Exhibits, historical photographs, models and films tell the story of the Muna. The exhibition also commemorates Ukrainian forced labourers who were made to work there between 1943 and 1945. Other topics include how the site was used after the Second World War, including industrial development, the NATO supply depot during the Cold War and the removal of ammunition. The museum visit therefore covers both the period when the depot operated and later chapters in the site’s history.
Signs to the museum can be found at the turn-off to Bermuthshain on the B 275 and within the village, from the main road. For closed groups, guided museum tours can be arranged by appointment on a date of your choice. These are distinct from the activities offered by the MUNA-Museum Grebenhain e. V. support association: throughout the year, it offers guided walks and tours of the former Hartmannshain Air Ammunition Depot site for interested groups, such as clubs and school classes. Bookings must be arranged in advance.
Viewpoint and Outdoor Weddings
Bermuthshain’s wooden ski jump was built in 1970 and now serves as a viewpoint overlooking the municipality of Grebenhain. You can get married outdoors at “Höllerich,” below the listed ski jump. This option is subject to the municipality’s booking arrangements.
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