Discover Hargesheim

Hargesheim lies between the Nahe Valley and the Hunsrück, on the Gräfenbach. Local history, routes and outdoor activities offer different ways to plan a stay. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on cycling trails and routes, historical themes or an event date.

Routes and cycling

The viewpoint Auf dem Hinkelstein is on the St. Bernhards-Kapellchen trail. The red marker with the chapel pictogram identifies the St. Bernhards-Kapellchen circular hiking trail. This marker is a practical aid for finding your way; check it on site before setting off.

The footpath along the Gräfenbach is also connected to cycling: it forms part of the circular cycle route of the Rüdesheim collective municipality. As this connection may change if the cycling infrastructure is modified, it is advisable to check the current route before setting out. This distinguishes this route information from the other route features: the viewpoint is on the St. Bernhards-Kapellchen trail, while the Gräfenbach footpath is part of the circular cycle route.

The Blue Dot route provides a short connection between Hargesheim and Bad Kreuznach via Kronenberg.

Cycling trails and playgrounds

As described in 2023, the Auf dem Wissberg cycling trail includes standard and advanced jumps, a flow line, a balance-bike course and banked turns. The facility is designed for all ages and ability levels. If you plan to visit the trail, check its current condition and access arrangements beforehand.

Hargesheim also has four additional playgrounds, besides those at the kindergarten and primary school. If playgrounds are important to your plans, check the current situation in advance, as the number may change.

History and St. Bernhard

Archaeological finds place Hargesheim among the Neolithic settlement areas of the Nahe region, with dates reaching back to around 5000 BC. Hargesheim is first mentioned in a property register of Rupertsberg Abbey. Together, these two clues offer different insights into local history: the finds point to early settlement, while the property register records the first documented mention.

St. Bernhard was consecrated on April 15, 1973. A relic of Blessed Peter Friedhofen is enclosed in the church’s reliquary tomb. The church is open during service times, so plan your visit accordingly. The consecration and the relic are two distinct aspects of the church: alongside the date of its consecration is the religious significance of the reliquary tomb.

The Hargesheim Kerb is also part of the local annual calendar. It is a local festival held every year in July. The specific dates and program vary; if you would like to attend the Kerb during your trip, check the event details for the relevant year.

Choosing the right accommodation

Accommodation options in Hargesheim include Backeshäuschen, several holiday apartments and the Tausendschön guest apartment. The accommodations specifically described as holiday apartments and a guest apartment differ from hotels. So if you are specifically looking for hotels, first check the accommodation type when comparing options. This keeps the choice between a hotel stay and the other accommodation types listed here clear, without treating the different options as equivalent.

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