Discover Hain

When planning your visit, it is worth considering the historic remains, a traditional legend and the waterside route separately.

Rampart and Temple of Hain

The Temple of Hain, an early German rampart dating from the 12th or 13th century, lies near the destination. What remains is an 8 × 4 metre mound on a meadow with three old trees. The date spans two possible centuries; the measurements refer to the surviving mound. This brings the dating and the specific size of the remains together.

The rampart included an earth tower surrounded by palisades and a moat. These features add further elements of the structure to the surviving mound. The mound and the described structural features offer different insights: here, a specific remnant survives; there, further elements of the rampart can be identified. Together, they make it easier to understand the structure than its name alone would.

Kaulicht and the Devil’s Pulpit

Another protected archaeological site near Hain is Kaulicht, with the Devil’s Pulpit. According to tradition, the devil is said to have preached to the pagans there. This story should be understood as a legend; it sits alongside the site’s designation as a protected archaeological monument. The difference between the historical themes is clear: the rampart is the focus at the Temple of Hain, while at Kaulicht the focus is the protected site and the legend.

From Hain, the Devil’s Pulpit can be reached after a few hundred metres on a walk along the east bank of Leubatal Dam. This connects the historical theme with a specific point of reference along the shore. Before your walk, check current route and access conditions. Raft trips on Leubatal Dam were available from 1999; check in advance whether they are currently offered.

Langenwetzendorf as a regional point of reference

Langenwetzendorf is also worth a look to gain a sense of the region. It stretches for about 4 km along the Leuba. The Park Festival takes place there once a year, and an Easter fountain is set up in the park around Easter. These events have different timeframes: the Park Festival recurs annually, while the Easter fountain is tied to the Easter period.

An outdoor swimming pool is available in Langenwetzendorf during the summer months. The “Between the Elstertal and Leubatal” circular hiking trail passes through Langenwetzendorf and continues to the summer pool. For planning purposes, these are different kinds of information: the outdoor pool is a seasonal option, while the hiking trail follows a route through the town and has a named destination. This lets you consider swimming and hiking as separate options.

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