Hausberg

#379 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Hill

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Hausberg holds its charm for those who seek the tranquility and beauty of the Bavarian countryside. Hausberg is a hill that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life and provides a picturesque backdrop to the quaint villages that dot the region.

The hill itself, while not towering at monumental heights, provides a gentle elevation that is perfect for leisurely hikes, family picnics, and outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate a panoramic view without the strenuous climb. Visitors to Hausberg can enjoy the rolling landscapes typical of rural Germany, with lush greenery in the spring and summer months, a riot of colors in the fall, and a serene snow-covered wonderland in the winter.

Hausberg's appeal lies in its accessibility and the opportunity it provides for people of all ages to engage with nature. It's a favorite among locals for morning jogs, dog walking, or simply a place to find a moment of peace. The hill's vistas offer a breathtaking view of the surrounding areas, including distant peaks on a clear day, making it a popular spot for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Alternative names: Elevation: 1594 ftCoordinates: 50°24'41"N, 8°36'56"E

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Hausberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Kransberg, Baitul Huda Mosque, Museum Butzbach, St. Laurentius's Church.

4.7 miS
Forts and castles
Schloss Kransberg
120 min walk • Kransberg Castle is situated on a steep rock near Kransberg, a village with about 800 inhabitants in the Taunus mountains in the German state of Hesse.
6.9 miSW
Mosque
Baitul Huda Mosque, Usingen
176 min walk • The Baitul Huda in Usingen is a mosque in Germany run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and was inaugurated on September 7, 2004, by Mirza Masroor Ahmad. Its two prayer rooms are 77 m2 each. The community in Usingen has 160 members. The mosque was partially burned in the morning of December 23, 2004.
3 miNE
50°25'59"N • 8°40'25"E
Museum Butzbach, Butzbach
76 min walk • Town, Nightlife, Cinema
6.4 miSW
Church
St. Laurentius's Church, Usingen
164 min walk • The Evangelical Laurentius Church in Usingen, a town in the Hochtaunuskreis district of Hesse, Germany, was originally built in the late 15th to early 16th century. The church on Kirchgasse is a protected architectural monument.
3 miNE
Forts and castles
Landgrafenschloss, Butzbach
77 min walk • Heskie Landgraph Castle in Butzbach - a medieval castle in Butzbach, Germany, in the Hesse trade union country. At the beginning of the 17th century, expanded and rebuilt into the Renaissance residence by Landgraf Hesja-Butzbach by...
0.8 miNE
Church
Ev. Kirche Hausen-Oes
22 min walk • The Evangelical Church in Hausen-Oes, a district of Butzbach in the Wetterau district in Central Hesse, is a small hall church built in 1859/1860 in place of a medieval predecessor building.
2.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Solmser Schloss, Butzbach
75 min walk • Solms Castle is a castle complex of the Counts of Solms-Lich in Butzbach in the Wetterau district in Hesse, Germany.
4.7 miSW
Village, Climbing
Eschbacher Klippen
121 min walk • Eschbach is a borough of Usingen in the Hochtaunuskreis in Hessen. The once almost entirely agriculturally based village at the northern edge of the Usinger Becken first appeared in 1280 in the County Cleeberg under the name of Ketteneschbach.
5.9 miSE
View point
Volkssternwarte Wetterau, Bad Nauheim
150 min walk • The Volkssternwarte Wetterau is an observatory maintained by an amateur astronomical association. It is located on the Johannisberg on the western outskirts of Bad Nauheim in central Hesse. The name refers to the surrounding landscape Wetterau.