Connoisseur path - Hausacher Bergsteig

From Husen Castle, there is a great view of Hausach - a popular photo motif for the photo album!

From the small hiking car park at the water treading station, we walk a short way down the Kreuzbergweg to the direction arrow "Hausacher Bergsteig", which points us to the ascent to Husen Castle. Around the castle, so that there is also a view of our charming Kinzigtal town. Follow the runner’s sign "Black Forest Connoisseur Path". The path then leads into the adventure trail, where children can let off steam at various play stations. From Schmid's Wander Corner, continue on the Westweg (red lozenge). To Haseneckle. Descent into the Hauserbach valley. Before the Reutebauernhof, turn right following the meadow at the forest edge to the road. Follow this to the bus stop. The "blue" Hauserbach chapel lies high on the left. Before the bus stop, turn left and follow the path to Klausmannshof. Before Klausmannshof, turn right up the path past an old hayrack. Follow the path to the first left-hand bend, then steeply up to the right. At the location "Überm Mattenseppenhof", turn right and go up the "Großen Eckweg" and "Fichtenwaldweg". We soon reach the highest point of this demanding pleasure tour with a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding Black Forest landscape. A beautifully shaped wooden lounge invites you to rest. Towards the signpost location "Über Ried", continue following the Hansjakobweg and Kinzigtäler Jakobusweg. We reach the "Oberer Hof". The road goes downhill for a bit before turning right towards the forest. We follow the Kinzigtäler Jakobusweg and also pass by a cross modeled on the one in Santiago de Compostela (only much smaller). Descent into the Hauserbach valley. Passing the old schoolhouse, then turn right into the road. After 100 m, turn left over the small brook and up into the forest. Along the meadow path with a view of the beautiful village church and the Hauserbach district. A final steep climb follows before passing the Kreuzberg chapel and the barbecue hut. We follow the descent along the "adventure path" and so return to our starting point!

Above all, bring plenty of water, as there are no refreshment options along the entire route.

The locals used to say "from the dry side." Natural coolers at the "Reutebauernhof" and "Oberer Hof".

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Shelter from the Black Forest Association at Haseneckle

4 beautifully shaped and comfortable wooden lounge chairs above Fuggishof, at Haseneckle, at the highest point, and above Oberer Hof

The hiking sticks at the natural cooler Reutebauernhof were donated by the Black Forest Association. The same applies to the various bird species natural nesting boxes and to the wooden lounge chair above Fuggishof.

Hiking map Gastliches Kinzigtal, Hornberg and Gutach, 1st edition, available at the tourist information offices

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Husen Castle: The imposing ruins of the castle dominate Hausach. Visitors can expect a magnificent view over the Kinzig and Einbach valleys, as well as the opposite Brandenkopf. Around 1220, the castle was built by the Zähringers to protect the surrounding silver mines. Its first documentary mention as "castrum husen" dates from 1246. In the 14th century, the estate passed as a wedding gift into the possession of the Fürstenberg family. From 1453 to 1477, it was extensively rebuilt by Count Heinrich VI von Fürstenberg. However, the Thirty Years' War did not pass Hausach without consequence: Weimar troops destroyed the castle. It was not rebuilt. Between 1985 and 1989, the municipality renovated the still visible remains, the bergfried, parts of the palace wall, and the battery tower.

Adventure trail: The Junges Hausach group designed this trail to encourage children to be active in nature. The adventure trail comprises 20 play stations over 2.8 km. All stations were built using natural materials. The path runs along a small stream, more like a trickle, but still a gorge for the children, which they can cross with the help of ropes. Various balancing stations line the way. A barbecue hut is integrated. From here, a short detour to the Kreuzberg chapel is worthwhile, with a wonderful view of the Kinzigtal. There are pine cone slingshots, hollow tree trunks, a huge wooden snake, badger sett, tipi, and a treehouse. A sky ladder completes the trail. From here, children can descend to Husen Castle.

Hauserbach Chapel: Very picturesque, this Marian chapel lies in the Hauserbach valley below the Spänlehof. The former farmhand Sylvester Schmid vowed during World War I on the battlefields to build a small church if he returned home healthy. After a fortunate return, he fulfilled his vow and the chapel was consecrated on June 4, 1924, in honor of the Mother of God. The bell, which cost 74 billion marks due to inflation, was brought to life in the Grünninger bell foundry in Villingen. Its silver voice is meant to recall the old miner’s bell that once called miners to and from work in the valley. The atmospheric Sunday May devotions organized by the Spänlehof families are very popular and well attended.

Kreuzberg Chapel: Following the Crusades, crosses were increasingly erected on local, widely visible heights. These elevations were often then named "Kreuzberg". Likewise, in Hausach, where a cross, perhaps favored by a castle lord, was erected at the site of today's chapel. The construction of the Kreuzberg chapel is documented in 1715 under Pastor Johann Georg Oberfell. However, the current enlarged chapel must have been built after 1740.