Reorganization of the hiking area: secrets of the stone chamber grave revealed!

Reorganization of the hiking area: secrets of the stone chamber grave revealed!

There is exciting news in the beautiful Habichtswald Nature Park that will not only delight hiking enthusiasts. A lot is happening at the stone chamber grave in Züschen and in the hiking area around Lohner Holz. The stone chamber grave, which dates back to the 4th-3rd centuries. millennium B.C. Dated back to 3000 BC and has been looked after on a voluntary basis by Wolfgang Schütz for over 30 years, it is likely to experience a new lease of life thanks to extensive renovation of the information boards and a covered fence. These measures were taken in collaboration with the Hessian State Office for Monument Protection and the Lower Monument Protection Authority in order to protect the valuable find from both the weather and vandalism. Modern QR codes on the new boards provide information about the latest findings on this remarkable historic site, reports seknews.de.

But that's not all: In order to improve the experience for visitors, the “Steinkammergrab” and “Lohner Holz” hiking car parks are also being reorganized. Tobias Hofmann, who is responsible for public relations, adds that new, attractively designed information boards will be installed at both parking lots and two new circular routes - the Hinterbergrunde (6 km) and the Steinkammergrabrunde (5 km) - will be created.

Diverse options in the nature park

The Habichtswald Nature Park, which extends in the north of Hesse and covers around 470 square kilometers, offers an impressive landscape characterized by dense deciduous forests, plateaus with heather and historic castle ruins. This region, which was inhabited by the Chatti people 5,000 years ago, offers numerous activities. The 85-kilometer-long premium hiking trail Habichtswaldsteig as well as nine extra tours that can be explored together with experienced nature park guides are particularly popular. Cyclists also get their money's worth here, as there are a variety of route tours. In addition to exploring nature, private garden owners have the opportunity to open their gardens and amaze visitors as part of the Garden Love campaign. natuerlich-hessen.de

The cultural highlights include the castle ruins of Falkenstein, Weidelsburg andSchauenburg, which are perfect for a trip with family or friends. Particular attention is also paid to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel, which amazes visitors with its impressive water features and the Hercules.

Insight into regional history

The importance of the region is reflected not only in its nature, but also in its exciting history. The area around the stone chamber grave, which is considered one of the oldest documents of rural culture, calls for a closer look at Hesse's history. A comparison with similar facilities that can be found in Altendorf and Metze illustrates the high settlement density in the Stone and Bronze Ages. Remains of the Chattic refuge castles and hilltop settlements, such as the Alteburg near Niedenstein, are also impressive witnesses to the past.

Free guided tours are available for anyone who would like to learn more about the stone chamber tomb. Anyone interested can contact the telephone numbers 0172-5633463 (Wolfgang Schütz) or 0171-6805685 (City Guide Guild Fritzlar) to book an individual tour. Stop by and discover the treasures of the Habichtswald Nature Park - there is always something to experience here!