Discover Lehnhausen

Lehnhausen’s local history can be traced through several clearly dated landmarks: the former village mill, documentary references, and a church that was converted into a school. The wider destination of Gemünden (Wohra) also offers its own trails and cultural sites.

Cultural history in Lehnhausen

The former village mill at the farmstead at Hauptstraße 1 is listed as a cultural monument. The farmstead, which was held in fief from Haina Monastery, had a watermill fed by the Holzbach no later than 1556. Milling operations ended in the 1960s. A well-preserved, enclosed complex remains, comprising a half-timbered residential house, a half-timbered barn, a half-timbered stable dating from the late 19th century, and a brick barn from the 20th century. The farmstead’s history therefore encompasses both its former use as a mill and buildings from different periods and architectural styles.

Lehnhausen was first mentioned in a document in 1240. The reference appears in contracts transferring ownership between the Counts of Ziegenhain and the monks of Aulisburg Monastery in Haina. This date marks the earliest recorded mention of the village in these contracts.

The history of the church from Asel is also linked to a specific relocation: when the community of Asel was resettled due to the construction of the Eder Dam between 1909 and 1914, Lehnhausen bought its church. In 1915, the building was reconstructed as a school. This example records an architectural transformation connected with Asel’s resettlement.

An account of a major fire records that Lehnhausen burned down completely in 1664. Another date in the village’s history is 1960, when one of the first village community centers in the former district of Frankenberg was built in Lehnhausen. Together with the mill and the school’s history, these events offer different insights into the development of the village.

Trails and cultural sites in Gemünden (Wohra)

The wider destination of Gemünden (Wohra) offers everything from walking and cycling trails to historic buildings and an observatory. Two different distances are given to help you choose a route: the Art and Adventure Trail follows a walking route of approximately 2.3 kilometers through Gemünden. Its stops explore nature, play, sport, fun, and local history. The route has two sections: from the Old Railway Station to Kälberborn, then via Neustadtstraße to the Wohra; from there, it follows the river downstream to the sports ground, swimming pool, and Aumühle.

The Galgenberg Extra Tour is 13.5 kilometers long and has been awarded the German Hiking Seal. Viewpoints and sights are among the route’s features. Check the route details before setting out. This means the approximately 2.3-kilometer walking route and the considerably longer Extra Tour offer options of different lengths in Gemünden (Wohra).

Gemünden (Wohra) is also a possible stop on cycling tours: those riding the Ohm-Eder Cycle Route or the Wiera-Wohra Cycle Route can plan a break there. The Wiera-Wohra Cycle Route passes through Schiffelbach on its way to Gemünden an der Wohra.

Historic buildings in Gemünden (Wohra) include the Witches’ Tower. It is the only surviving one of the four half-shell towers that once formed part of the town wall and formerly served as a watchtower. The core of Gemünden’s town church was built between 1431 and 1485. Both buildings offer different points of reference for exploring the town’s history.

In good weather, visitors can observe stars and celestial objects through a telescope at the Gemünden Observatory on Gänseberg. The Gemünden Activity Park includes a balance course, a zip line, a climbing and gymnastics frame, a sandbox, a marble run, and numerous places to sit. It is designed for all age groups; young children can use the sandbox and marble run.

For the wider travel overview: Gemünden.