Four spires, an altar crucifix and a 16th-century baptismal font give Wrexen’s church a distinctive character. Together with the Diemel, Orpe and Laubach waterways and the Steinberg recreation area, Wrexen offers a variety of highlights: ecclesiastical furnishings, a waterside landscape and leisure activities. When choosing a destination, you can weigh these themes separately: if you’re looking for culture, focus on the church and local history museum; if you want to make activities your priority, Steinberg offers several types of activities.

Church, waterways and local character

The spires define the church’s exterior; the altar crucifix and baptismal font are part of its furnishings. The 16th century gives the baptismal font a specific historical connection. The Diemel, Orpe and Laubach also shape Wrexen. These three waterways add a landscape highlight alongside the cultural attractions. When planning your trip, you can distinguish between the church’s furnishings, local history and the landscape shaped by its waterways.

Leisure activities at Steinberg

The Steinberg recreation area includes former quarries and a leisure park. Facilities there include sports facilities, an equestrian area, an outdoor swimming pool and a children’s playground. The range spans sports, horse riding, swimming and play. Facilities and access conditions may vary seasonally. Before your visit, check which activities are available on your dates and what access conditions apply.

Local history at the local history museum

The local history museum in Wrexen offers another perspective on the area’s history. In the wider destination of Diemelstadt, its collection also covers local personalities, weaving and stone masonry, as well as paper production in the past and today. Visits are currently by prior appointment. Confirm your appointment in advance, as this visiting arrangement may change.

In the wider destination of Diemelstadt

In Rhoden, the forestry museum explores the history of forestry work. One section traces the development of Germany’s oldest forestry workers’ school, from its founding in 1932 until its closure. After relocating, the museum opened on 20 May 2026. The published monthly opening schedule may change, so check it before your visit.

Four mountain bike trails run through the forests between the Diemelstadt districts of Rhoden, Wrexen and Orpethal. Each trail is 1.6 to 4 kilometres long and designed for all ages and skill levels. The distances provide a useful basis for comparison if you want to choose a shorter or longer route. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

For a different perspective on nature, the Rhodener Hude forest education trail illustrates the distinctive features of Diemelstadt’s forests in the Rhodener Hude landscape conservation area, characterised by heathland and juniper. This means the wider destination of Diemelstadt offers a choice of both sporting routes and insights into its forests and landscape. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

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