Hausen’s half-timbered houses and St. Nicholas Church are the village’s architectural highlights. However, the hike named after Hausen, Hausen 3 [68], starts and ends at the Über Rur car park in Heimbach. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between Hausen’s character as a village and the tour’s starting and finishing point.
Half-timbered houses and St. Nicholas
Hausen has many carefully renovated half-timbered houses. St. Nicholas dates from the 1830s and was built from quarry stone in the neoclassical style. You can see two distinct architectural features of the village: the half-timbered houses and the neoclassical church. If you are interested in architectural history, these can provide the cultural focus of your stay.
Hausen 3 [68]: a longer circular hike
Hausen 3 [68] is a moderately difficult circular hike covering 12.1 km. It takes about 3.5 hours, with 300 m of ascent and 300 m of descent. The start and finish are at the Über Rur car park in Heimbach. The route is accessible by public transport via the Rurtalbahn, with a stop at Heimbach. Check the timetable separately; current conditions and access information may change.
The duration is an important factor when planning your time: at around three and a half hours, Hausen 3 [68] is a longer activity rather than a short walk. Its moderate difficulty and 300 metres of elevation gain and loss complement the route length with information about the level of effort involved. This can help you decide whether the circular hike fits into your planned hiking day.
More to discover in the wider destination of Heimbach
In the wider destination of Heimbach, the Heimbach National Park Gate is located in the historic Heimbach railway station building. The RB21 connects Düren with Heimbach station. The “Kloster-Route” ranger tour also starts at the National Park Gate on Fridays. If you plan to join the tour, check the latest programme details and the RB21 timetable in advance.
The Art Nouveau Heimbach hydroelectric power station is located in Heimbach in the North Eifel. It was commissioned in 1905 and is still in operation. Groups and individuals can arrange guided tours of the power station through RWE’s visitor service by booking two weeks in advance.
The churches of St. Salvator and St. Clemens are also in Heimbach. St. Salvator dates from 1981. In a large Antwerp carved altarpiece is the Pietà of the “Sorrowful Mother”, which is considered a pilgrimage destination. St. Clemens was built in the Baroque style at the beginning of the 18th century. Notable features include the high altar with its two-tier tabernacle and the richly decorated pulpit. The two churches offer contrasting historical and stylistic highlights.
The 45-minute circular trail “Kunst im Busch” (Art in the Woods) starts in Heimbach and is 2 km long. In terms of time, Hausen 3 [68] takes about 3.5 hours compared with 45 minutes for “Kunst im Busch”; the distances also differ considerably, at 12.1 and 2 km. If you choose according to the time you have available, these give you a shorter and a longer hiking option.
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