Laudert combines the Upper Simmerbach Valley Nature Loop with a varied local history. Different interests can guide your trip planning: a circular route with nature information boards and scenic views, historic churches and chapels, an archaeological site, and a museum with craft-related themes. When choosing what to explore, you can balance nature observation and culture according to your interests; each of these topics offers a different focus.
The Upper Simmerbach Valley Nature Loop
The intermunicipal Upper Simmerbach Valley Nature Loop, funded by LEADER, officially opened in May 2021. It is a circular route of about 14 kilometres around Laudert and Kisselbach, starting at the sports field in Laudert. Wide views across both villages, varied woodland landscapes and the Simmerbach’s floodplain meadows are among the route’s features. The approximate distance gives you an idea of the scale when planning your hike; check trail conditions and signage before setting out.
Ten information boards are placed along the loop, explaining features of the surrounding natural environment. They cover flora and fauna, woodland landscapes and bird species. This adds natural history to the route description, with topics to look out for along the way.
Chronicle and Museum
Laudert’s local chronicle records the village’s past and present in around 800 pages. It was presented in 2014 and includes 42 maps, 94 illustrations and 732 photographs. The maps, images and text offer different ways into the village’s history; unlike a single building, the chronicle looks at the village as a whole.
The local museum offers a different cultural focus. The collection includes more than 600 antique chamber pots, old household items and toys. There is also a room set up as a historical spinning and weaving room, as well as courses in teddy bear making and spinning. In this way, collection items and craft-related themes come together.
The two cultural experiences differ in form: the chronicle brings together Laudert’s past and present, while the museum combines everyday objects with craft-related themes. Those interested in documented local history will find a different focus here than in the objects and practical activities.
Churches, Chapel and Old Castle
The Remigius Chapel was rebuilt and consecrated in 1681; its bell gable is considered very rare in western Germany. Later, in 1926, St. Remigius Church was built to plans by the Mainz architects Becker and Falkowski. Catholics from both former parts of Laudert attended the church from the outset. The construction dates thus mark different historical periods: the chapel was rebuilt in the 17th century, while the church dates from the 20th century.
The Old Castle lies north of Laudert. It is a motte-like fortified earthwork and a protected archaeological monument zone. It consists of two artificial ramparts, a moat, a mound and rectangular ditches. This site adds a different historical perspective to the churches and chapel: the focus here is on a fortified earthwork.
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