Thum: Muschelkalk and traces of the past

Thum can be explored from two perspectives: local history and the landscape in the surrounding western area. A Neolithic burial mound, Bronze Age barrows and Roman traces offer tangible points of connection to the past. At the same time, Muschelkalk hills and natural attractions in the area offer a different perspective. If you are looking for accommodation in Thum, this distinction can help you decide whether to focus your stay more on cultural history, nature or both.

Muschelkalk and nature in the surrounding area

To the west of Thum are Muschelkalk hills, whose distinctive climate and resulting vegetation are protected. The Drover Heide, an important bird sanctuary, is located nearby. Circular trails and viewpoints invite visitors to enjoy nature there. These are two distinct nature-related themes to consider: in the west, the focus is on Muschelkalk and protected vegetation; in the Drover Heide, it is on bird protection and nature experiences along circular trails and at viewpoints.

Traces from prehistoric and Roman times

A Neolithic burial mound is still visible on a rise in the fields west of Thum. Thum lies on a prehistoric road lined with Bronze Age barrows. In terms of historical context, a single burial mound and a road with accompanying barrows are therefore found side by side. In Thum itself, building remains and cremation graves attest to Roman settlement here as well. The archaeological themes thus include both burial sites in the western area and traces of Roman settlement in Thum.

Church history and the present day

The veneration of the three Matrons “Fides, Spes and Caritas,” which continues to this day, is considered evidence of Celtic and Roman settlement. St. Fides Spes et Caritas is a subsidiary parish of St. Martin Drove. A decree issued in 2026 concerning the church of St. Fides, Spes, Caritas in Kreuzau-Thum states that religious services may continue to take place in the manner practised to date, if pastoral needs require it. If you plan to attend religious services specifically, check the regulations in force after 31 December 2026.

Horse riding and activities offered by the municipality of Kreuzau

The Burg Thum riding and dressage stable is a 5-hectare farm in a landscape with extensive woodland and many opportunities for trail riding, away from busy roads and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This makes it a distinct focus alongside nature experiences in the Drover Heide: here, the emphasis is on a riding and dressage stable and opportunities for trail riding in a wooded setting. If you are considering using the stable during your stay, check current options directly with the business in advance.

At the level of the wider municipality of Kreuzau, hiking and cycling routes run through forests and valleys and along the RurUfer cycle path. Families also enjoy the Monte Mare leisure pool. If hiking, cycling or a visit to the pool are among your interests, consider these municipal activities as a separate focus when planning, alongside Thum’s local history and landscape.

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