Discover Breitenbach

Breitenbach: Countryside and Local Attractions

Breitenbach was first mentioned in a document in 1227, in a land exchange with Leinefelde. The Klienbaude attracts hikers and cyclists and offers unobstructed panoramic views of the Eichsfeld Basin. The village pond is also one of Breitenbach’s attractions. This gives visitors different options for their stay: activities and views at the Klienbaude, as well as another local attraction at the village pond.

History and Crafts in Breitenbach

The war memorial to the fallen stands at the foot of the Catholic Church of St. Margaretha. It commemorates those who died. The former bathing facility in Breitenbach has been renovated. Traditional Breitenbach Fisslinge are handmade, slipper-like socks, often made with a leather sole. A leather sole was common, but was not necessarily part of every pair.

When planning your stay, you can therefore tailor it to your interests: the Klienbaude offers activities and scenic views, while the memorial, former bathing facility and Fisslinge provide historical and craft-related connections. The village pond adds another attraction in its own right.

More Things to Do in the Wider Leinefelde-Worbis Destination

In the wider Leinefelde-Worbis destination, you’ll find various hiking options: a circular trail runs directly around the Birkunger Reservoir. Guided hikes on the TOP hiking trails Bodenstein and Scharfenstein can be booked through the Leinefelde-Worbis municipal administration. There are also hikes on fixed dates, some led by volunteer hiking guides. For guided tours, check the booking options; for hikes on fixed dates, check the specific dates in the events calendar. The circular trail at the Birkunger Reservoir is a route option; the TOP hiking trails offer guided tours, while other hikes take place on fixed dates and are sometimes led by volunteer hiking guides.

Once a year, a summer festival is held in the Japanese Garden in the wider Leinefelde-Worbis destination, usually on the last Thursday of the summer holidays. It offers a varied program for children and the whole family; the exact date varies. Prof. Kazuhisa Kawamura designed the garden. His connection with the then-town of Leinefelde began through his participation in Expo 2000. If you’d like to attend the festival, check the exact date in advance.

The Alternative Bear Park is another destination in the wider Leinefelde-Worbis area. Visitors can observe bears and a pack of wolves in a large open enclosure and walk along a tunnel-like path right through the habitat. Worbis town center is home to numerous well-maintained half-timbered houses dating from the transition between the Baroque and Biedermeier periods. In Leinefelde, the Leine rises in a spring area in the old town center; the Green Axis forms a landscape-architectural link between the town center and nature. The towns each have their own character: Worbis features half-timbered houses in its town center, while Leinefelde has a spring area in its old town center and the landscape-architectural Green Axis.

For the overview of the wider destination: Leinefelde-Worbis.