A document from 1315 records a history of more than 700 years for Erbenhausen. A bakehouse on the Zwester Ohm, recurring annual village traditions, as well as a cycle path and nature conservation topics add to this historical perspective. When planning your visit, you can consider local history, regular seasonal events and nature as distinct points of interest.
Local History at the Bakehouse
The bakehouse lies on the left bank of the Zwester Ohm and connects the two clearly separated parts of Erbenhausen at roughly their midpoint. If you are interested in local history, it is a tangible point of reference: its location on the riverbank and between the two parts of the village makes Erbenhausen’s spatial layout easy to grasp.
Village Traditions Throughout the Year
Erbenhausen still holds its annual May bonfire on the evening of April 30. During the Christmas season, a Christmas tree is also put up by the little bakehouse each year and lit festively. There are therefore different timeframes to consider when planning: a specific evening and a tradition associated with the Christmas season.
The Zwester Ohm and Nature Conservation
The 31.8-hectare protected area between Ebsdorf and Sichertshausen includes the Erbenhausen district. The Zwester Ohm is intended to be restored as a habitat for brook lamprey and bullhead. Both fish species are protected under European law, making the restoration of the watercourse a specific nature conservation objective.
Another nature conservation aspect concerns the FFH site. In the sections where the great burnet occurs, a small population of the dusky large blue butterfly has become established. This population is considered an additional reason for protecting the FFH site; its numbers may vary seasonally. The Zwester Ohm is to be restored as a habitat; the small butterfly population is already established.
Cycle Path and Getting Around
Outside the built-up areas, a cycle path runs alongside the L 3048 from Fronhausen to Erbenhausen. The “Erbenhausen Apple Juice Filling Station” is located directly on a cycle path. If you plan to stop there, check its current availability in advance.
More Topics in the Wider Fronhausen Destination
The wider Fronhausen destination offers additional cultural and route-related topics. The Fronhausen lapidarium contains a total of 28 objects displayed in and around the church. A few historical gravestones stand on their original burial sites north of the church in Fronhausen. The lapidarium also contains a large medieval baptismal font carved from a single piece of stone.
A location on the Route of Industrial and Labour Culture in the Marburg-Biedenkopf district is situated at Fronhausen railway station. It presents how rail transport shaped the development of the village and the region. The Long Hesse Cycle Route starts in Fronhausen on the Lahn and runs through the Zwester Ohm valley to the flat saddle between the Ebsdorf Basin and the Amöneburg Basin. Fronhausen is considered an ideal stage stop on the 242-kilometre Lahn Hiking Trail.
For the wider travel overview: Fronhausen.
