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in the greater Baumholder area.
Aquapark in Oberhambach
Baumholder Lake
Stadtweiher
Ringstraße
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
This 7 acres natural lake has good water quality and is open for swimming. Additionally there are beach volleyball courts and a large sandbox for the kids. In the wintertime (depending on weather conditions) the lake can be used for ice-skating.
Blacksmith Bier's Forge
Schmiede Bier
Badegasse 1
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
The small detached house with a projecting roof and cattle stand dates back to the year 1840. The fully operational equipment is of economic and technical historical interest.
Castle Frauenburg
Frauenburg
55776 Frauenberg
Short Description
The Frauenburg was built in the 13th century in order to secure the estate and the crossing of the Nahe River for the regional sovereign family, the Sponheimer.
The castle was rebuilt and reconstracted until 1330. It was the residenc of the widow countess "loretta of sponheim". On September 24th, 1673 the castle was attacked by french soldiers. The next day they captured the towers, where 300 - 400 male inhabitants tried to defend the castle.
Not long after 1800 the french administration auctioneered the castle. After several changes of ownership, the state of Rheinland-Pfalz currently owns the castle today. The castle ruin is still impressive because of its 2,50 Meter thick walls and the two remaining towers. The entrance to the castle was between those towers when the castle was inhabited in earlier days.
Castle Lichtenberg
Burg Lichtenberg
Burgstraße 16
66871 Thallichtenberg
Short Description
Explore Germany´s largest castle ruins at castle Lichtenberg.
Opening hours
Every day: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact information
Phone: 06381 8429
Catholic church of St. Simon and Judas Thaddäus
Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Simon und Judas Thaddäus
Hinter Haselweg
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
The Neo-Gothic parish church of St. Simon and Judas Thaddäus was built from 1882 – 1885.
The interior décor dates from about 1900. Parts of the high altar originally come from the Cusanusstift (Cusanus Convent) in Bernkastel-Kues on the Mosel River. There are three bells in the steeple, two from the 17th and one from the 18th century.
City Library
Stadtbücherei
Hauptstraße 15
55774 Baumholder
Opening hours
Tue.: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tue., Thu.: 4.30 - 6.30 p.m.
Sat.: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cycle Path - Castle Route
Radwege Baumholder
Frauenburg
55776 Frauenberg
Short Description
Baumholder and its surroundings offer two major bicycle paths marked with easy-to-follow logos. Due to the the rolling hills, cycling can be a little challenging. The paths are mostly country lanes with a solid surface. Some parts are low-traffic roads.
The Castle Route is a north-south path starting at the Frauenburg (castle) near Frauenberg and ends at Burg Lichtenberg (castle) in Thallichtenberg (in Kusel county).
Frauenburg (Frauenberg) - Kronweiler - Reichenbach - Heimbacherhof - Heimbach - Bächelshöfe - Fohren-Linden - Berschweiler - Thallichtenberg - Burg Lichtenberg.
The path is marked with the “Castle“ logo. With its rolling hills it has a difference in altitude of 925 meters.
From Thallichtenberg you can also connect with another path via Kusel to Altenglan and further down the Glan River; this is a rather flat route.
There is also a possibility to cycle from Frauenberg on the Naheradweg (Nahe cycle path) to Bingen on the Rhine River.
There is a bike and hiking map on the scale of 1: 25,000 available at the Verbandsgemeinde Baumholder (price: € 5,90).More information
Phone: 06783 810
Cycle Path - Lake Route
Radwege Baumholder
Badeweiher
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
Baumholder and its surroundings offer two major bicycle paths marked with easy-to-follow logos. Due to the the rolling hills, cycling can be a little challenging. The paths are mostly country lanes with a solid surface. Some parts are low-traffic roads.
The Lake Route is an east-west path that starts at the Baumholder Lakeand ends in Hahnweiler.
Stadtweiher Baumholder (Baumholder Lake) - Eschelbacherhof – Mettweiler - Berschweiler - Fohren-Linden - Bächelshöfe - Berglangenbach - Rückweiler - Hahnweiler .
The path is marked with the “Lake“ logo. The length is about 20 kilometers and with its rolling hills there is a difference in altitude of 580 meters.
The path can be followed to the Bostalsee (Bosen Lake) where you can also connect with the Naheradweg (Nahe bicycle path) that goes to Bingen on the Rhine River.
There is a bike and hiking map on the scale of 1: 25,000 available at the Verbandsgemeinde Baumholder (price: € 5,90).More information
Phone: 06783 810
Gate of Corpses
Leichenpförtchen
Hinter Haselweg
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
The Leichenpförtchen is a small tower gate in the former city wall of Baumholder, built in the 16th century.
Up to the beginning of the 20th century, the deceased of the villages north of Baumholder were carried through this gate to the graveyard.
Hiking trail - Bärenbachpfad
Starting point
Am Weiherdamm 1
55774 Baumholder
Key data
Length: 14 km
Duration: approximately 3.5 hours
Ascent: 307 m
Descent: 317 m
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Short Description
Bärenbach Trail leads you through meadows and fields with unique long-distance views and through varied woodland with beautiful streams as well as mysterious places telling countless stories of the past.
The overlook of the Baumholder military training area is unique. On the one hand, the military training area has developed into a biotope and wildlife refuge but on the other hand it is still used for military purposes. The calm of the forest and the tranquility of nature invite you to stay and indulge in the beautiful experience at one of the numerous rest and barbecue areas (upon request) available along the way.
Hint: Take the train (RB 34) to Baumholder station. For further information visit Vlexx.
There are also designated rest spots along the trail to stop and have a barbecue.
Hiking trail - Gräfin Loretta
Starting point
Parking Lot for hikers at the shore of the Nahe River.
Bahnhofstraße 1
55776 Frauenberg
Key data
Length: 12.5 km
Duration: approximately 4 hours
Ascent: 398 m
Descent: 399 m
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Short Description
The Gräfin Loretta trail offers historic places, deep and calm creek valleys, enchanted sites and sublime views into the distance along the shores of the Nahe River.
Numerous rest and barbecue areas invite you to stay and indulge in the beautiful experience. Visit the premium hiking trail featuring history, nature and special details such as the “Kaiserallee”, the “Frauenburg” and the “Pfad der Trolle” for our little guests.
Hint: Upon request, tours of the castle as well as along the Dream Loop are available at any time.
Laundry Basin
Wäschbach
Kennedyallee 5
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
This is an old community laundry basin that gets its water from a well. In 1988, it was excavated and restored. Today a bronze statue reminds one of its original purpose.
Completion date: 19th century
Local Heritage Museum
Heimatmuseum
Hauptstraße 10
55774 Baumholder
Short description
The Local Heritage Museum displays fixtures and furnishings of the 19th century with documents and photos about the development of Baumholder and includes objects from the deserted villages of the military training area.
For example, one can see a presentation of the production of linen starting with flax up to the finished white linen in the closet. Beside it there is an interesting collection of stoves.
Opening hours
Every 2nd Sunday of the month: 2 - 5 p.m.
No entrance fee
Contact information
Phone: 06783 8116
Museum "Goldener Engel"
Kulturzentrum Goldener Engel
Hauptstraße 15
55774 Baumholder
Opening hours
Tue.-Thu.: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wed.: 5 - 7 p.m.
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month: 2 - 5 p.m.
Contact information
Phone: 06783 981140
Old City Hall
Altes Rathaus
Hauptstraße 10
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
Built in 1840, shortly after Baumholder had become part of Prussia, this building is of classicistic style with a small tower and the city clock.
Until 1981, the building was the seat of the district administration. Today, the city office, the local heritage museum, the adult educational office, the social center and the city library are located in this building.
Protestant church
Evangelische Pfarrkirche
Kirchstraße 19
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
The church is a plain baroque hall church surrounded by the former churchyard. Today’s nave was added to the late Gothic steeple. Duke Christian IV of Zweibrücken sponsored its construction.
The interior is the result of redecoration in modern style in the 1950's. In the 1980's, remarkable stained glass windows were installed.
There are three bells in the tower, a small one from about 1340, a big one of 1499 and a new bell from 1953.
Railroad Pedal Cars
Draisinentour
Am Bahnhof
66885 Altenglan
Short description
Beyond doubt, one of the most exciting activities the Glan-Valley has to offer: 40km of unused railroad track want to be discovered by you.
With the Draisine, a vehicle built for the tracks, you can experience the area first hand. While on the track, you can stop and get lunch in one of the restaurants or just enjoy the beautiful nature. You have to schedule your visit very early because the tour is often booked out months in advance. You can find more information on their website.
Contact information
Phone: 06381 424270
Rent the barbecue hut
Nöhringhütte
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
The town of Baumholder owns this BBQ area. The pavilion can be rented on a day-to-day basis.
For information call the City Office.Contact information
Phone: 06783 981140
Monday - Friday: 9 - 11 a.m.
Saar-Hunsrück-Climb
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig
The Saar-Hunsrück-Climb is a Premium long-distance trail, plus the 111 Saar-Hunsrück “Dream Loops” as Premium circular hiking trails.
Find more detailed information on the official website.