Berghausen: Trails, Cycling and Local History

In Berghausen, there are several ways to shape your stay: circular hiking trails of varying lengths, a viewpoint on the Rabekippel, direct access to the Eder Cycle Route and a historic church. If you are looking for a hotel in Berghausen, you can consider whether hiking, cycling, local history or an event date will shape your stay. The following places and routes offer concrete starting points.

Hiking around Berghausen

The Graureiherweg (Grey Heron Trail) is a circular hiking trail around Berghausen that is approximately 14 km long. The small circular route of the Turmfalkenweg (Kestrel Trail) is approximately 6 km long and leads from the village center via Rabekippel, Stomp and Seibrich back to the village. The two routes differ both in their approximate length and in their course: the Graureiherweg circles Berghausen, while the shorter route has a named starting point and stops along the way. This information provides a concrete basis if you want to choose between a longer and a shorter route when planning your hike.

On the Turmfalkenweg, there is a bench on the Rabekippel with a view across the Trufte and Winterscheid as far as Aue. When planning your hike, the distance is not the only thing to consider; the view from the Rabekippel is another specific feature. Well-marked hiking trails with numerous benches invite you to enjoy excursions into nature in Berghausen.

Church and local history

The Protestant church in Berghausen was built between 1790 and 1793 from Raumland rubble stone. Its pulpit dates from 1672 and is older than the church building. This brings two distinct points in local history into focus: the church’s construction at the end of the 18th century and the considerably older pulpit from the 17th century. For travelers interested in cultural history, the particular point of interest is the contrast in age between the building and the pulpit.

Event and regional products

Once a year, Berghausen hosts a tractor-pulling event where large tractors demonstrate their power. If you are planning to travel specifically for the event, check the date before your trip.

Unser Laden Berghausen eG offers regional products such as fresh baked goods, meat and sausages, dairy products, and locally grown fruit and vegetables. The product selection may change. If you would like to include regional food in your stay, the shop is a specific place to visit; if you have a particular purchase in mind, it is worth checking the current selection.

The Fest- und Kulturhalle Berghausen can be rented by associations, institutions or private individuals; the owner decides whether to rent it. For their own events, these groups may be able to rent the hall, subject to the owner’s approval.

Cycling in and through the village

Berghausen is located directly on the Eder Cycle Route. The cycling tour “Adel im 21. Jahrhundert” (“Nobility in the 21st Century”) leads to Berghausen and then through the Truftetal valley back to Bad Berleburg. While the first piece of information identifies the village’s connection to the cycle route, the second describes a specific tour route that returns to Bad Berleburg. This lets you distinguish the direct connection to the Eder Cycle Route from the named cycling tour when planning.

For an overview of the wider area: Bad Berleburg.