Naumburg (Hesse) - Naumburg (Hessen)

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Naumburg
federal stateHesse
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5.028 (2019)
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Naumburg

Naumburg (Hesse) is a small town about 30 km southwest of Kassel in the Habichtswald Nature Park lies. Naumburg has been a Kneipp spa since 1985.

The half-timbered pearl Naumburg is suitable for an active and relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of the big tourist trails. If you are looking for a near-natural low mountain range with plenty of peace and quiet to walk, hike and cycle, you are in the right place in Naumburg. There are also attractive excursion destinations such as the around Naumburg Edersee or the half-timbered town Fritzlar.

background

getting there

By plane

By train

The next long-distance traffic stop is the long-distance train station Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. From here you can take bus lines 52 and 152 to Naumburg in 1 hour and 5 minutes (1 change on the way, status 03-2020). As a bus stop in Naumburg z. B. "Naumburg train station" in the timetable information of the Select NVV (is the museum station of the Hessencourier).

A pure vacation by public transport (even without a bike) is also possible in Naumburg, but then it is Mobility for excursions etc. already more restricted. The best thing to do is to stay in the city center without a car or bike. Everything here is largely within walking distance.

Hessencourrier: The small train from Kassel to Naumburg is only used today as a Museum train used. - The train run voluntarily by an association, the "Hessencourrier", runs about once a month in the summer half-year from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to the end of the route to Naumburg). Steam trains are then used on the 33.4 km long museum route around every 4 weeks on Sundays To find the museum train.

In the street

The easiest way to get to Naumburg is by car.

From the A 44: Leave the A 44 at junction 67 (Zierenberg). Then continue on federal roads 252 and 450 to Balhorn. From Balhorn you finally reach Naumburg via country roads through Altenstädt (about 12-15 km from the autobahn).

On foot

Naumburg is a stage stop on the premium hiking trail Habichtswaldsteig. The 78 km long natural route connects Zierenberg northwest of Kassel with the barrier wall on Edersee (official route page).

mobility

Map of Naumburg (Hessen)

Naumburg itself can be easily explored on foot in the city center.

If you simply want to be mobile on site for excursions etc., it is best to use a car. The pedelec is also useful. However, the network of trails is not always optimally developed.

Sights in and around Naumburg
Is a beautiful rural half-timbered idyll: the city of Naumburg

Tourist Attractions

  • 1 small, closed Half-timbered old town with pretty Half-timbered buildings from the 17th century (City tour on the side of the city of Naumburg).
  • 2  City parish church of St. Crescentius
  • 3 Nature conservation information center with bumblebee exhibition - Bumblebee colonies can be observed through the glass in a red light room. There is also an insect hotel on the outside area. Location of the bumblebee exhibition?
Opening times & contact: Opening times for the nature conservation information center at the guest house all year round by arrangement with Ms. Thöne von der Spa administration, Opening hours Bumblebee show
Admission: adults: 2 euros, children: 1 euros; Guests with a tourist card: donation
  • 4  Vineyard chapel. Weingartenkapelle in the Wikipedia encyclopediaWeingartenkapelle in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsWeingartenkapelle (Q2555925) in the Wikidata database.The chapel is located on the vineyard hill about 1.2 km northwest of the city center. The current building dates from 1921.
  • 5 Fatima grotto - idyllically located in an old quarry (in the small wood to the west of the Elbetalschule).

Wait

Site plan: Sights Weidelsburg, waiting room and vineyard chapel near Naumburg
  • 6 The small former medieval observation tower is a nice destination for a walk from Naumburg. The structure is located in a pine grove about 2.5 km north of the old town.
  • view - From the tower or from the location of the tower at a height of 345 m you have a south-facing view of Naumburg. The view in the other directions is largely blocked by the conifers. But that poses a small problem: you have a few meters east of the tower a free 360 ​​degree panoramic view from the farm road (see also panorama). The approximately 6 m high control room can be climbed via an outside ladder. By the way, next to the tower there is a rest area (table with benches and also a shelter).
  • Resting place - The tower is a nice resting place. There is a bench and table combination for picnicking and a shelter against moisture from above. A nice little attraction is the sky swing that goes with the hiking trail Habichtswaldsteig here originated.
  • Access: The control room is only accessible on foot or by bike. It is best to follow the signs for the Hessian long-distance cycle route R 4 to the north. The R4 long-distance cycle path turns off at the top 1 turn left. Continue straight ahead here and then later go right or left towards the tower (no signage). The pine grove in which the tower is hidden can soon be seen. Graveled dirt roads lead almost to the tower (see also map).
Panorama: You can scroll the picture horizontally.
360 degree panoramic view east of the control room (a few meters east of the tower from the farm road). The tower itself is hidden in the pine forest that can be seen in the front left of the picture. The village in front of the wind turbines is the Altenstädt district of Naumburg. On the day of the recording, there was also a rather stiff breeze at the location.
Image: Pano_oestlich_warte_naumburg_360_grad_ds_wv_10_04_2011.jpg
360 degree panoramic view east of the control room (a few meters east of the tower from the farm road). The tower itself is hidden in the pine forest that can be seen in the front left of the picture. The village in front of the wind turbines is the Altenstädt district of Naumburg. On the day of the recording, there was also a rather stiff breeze at the location.

activities

Brederich water step
  • 1 AquArena outdoor pool
  • 2 Brinsa health oasis, Eulenbergweg 1, with offers for wellness (messaging, sauna, indoor swimming pool) and an event program. attached restaurant
  • Kneipp after pastor Sebastian Kneipp (1821–1897), who named it after him Kneipp medicine reasoned. There are two water treading points in Naumburg: 3 and 4 .

hike

View from the Weidelsburg towards Naumburg

The green low mountain range around Naumburg is ideal for hiking. There are many hiking opportunities both directly around the village and in the wider area.

  • Walks and hikes in the wooded, attractive landscape around Naumburg. Circular hiking trails around the city. The hiking trails can be activated in the map system (for map system click on one of the position numbers here in the article) under levels on the right. With the data from Openstreetmap, both the circular hiking trails and the regional hiking trails are displayed.
  • 8 Hike to the rocky cliffs Raue Steine west of Ippinghausen. The sandstone rocks are in the middle of the forest. Distance about 6 km easy. Individual route search from Naumburg: z. B. Volkmarser Weg (marked with a white V) and then turn left to the north of the main road into the forest on local circuit A3. this route on z. Some of the coarser paths with grass central strips are also largely suitable for touring bikes. A hike to the natural monument can be combined with a break in the waiting room and a circular hike to the Weidelsburg (roughly 20 to 22 km).
  • Day hike to the Edersee - An eventful day tour from Naumburg is the 22.5 km long hike over the Habichtswaldsteig to the Edersee. On the way you pass Waldeck Castle and other attractive viewpoints on the Edersee. The end point is the imposing barrier wall of the Edertalsperre. There is no direct bus connection back to Naumburg. From the bus stop "Edertal-Hemfurth Sperrmauer Ostseite", the NVV timetable information lists two collective call taxis of the routes AST583.2 and AST585.3 with transfer to networks (journey time 28 minutes). Alternatively, as a simpler variant, you can probably order a "private taxi" back to Naumburg at the normal taxi tariff (general taxi see section Get along).

To go biking

Tour destinations around Naumburg
Attractive landscape, but not easy to drive for beginners: The R4 between Naumburg and Elberberg: View from the steep gravel hill towards Naumburg and Weidelsburg. Good to know: Those who have conquered the small but steep elevation can relax on a bench upstairs and enjoy the view of the landscape!

The lovely landscape around Naumburg is ideal for cycling tours. However, bike tours are still a bit of an adventure here. The routes have been signposted across the board since 2019. But: A comprehensive, well-developed network of cycle routes does not exist. Either you often have to go with z. Sometimes prefer coarser gravel roads or use country roads. As a rule, the agricultural and forestry gravel roads can still be driven satisfactorily with a good touring bike and tread tires. Always expect loose gravel. Therefore, hold the handlebars firmly on descents. You do need a bit of stamina, however, as it is mostly mountainous around Naumburg. A pedelec is therefore ideal. But there are also largely flat valley paths such as B. the well signposted Hess. Long-distance cycle route R4 to Fritzlar. Otherwise Naumburg is still on Hessencourrierradweg, which runs roughly in the area of ​​the museum railway.

Tour destinations from Naumburg:

  • 1 Wolfhagen - R 4 over the pass at Ippinghausen (12 km one way, route is free of traffic outside of town; however, coarser gravel roads)
  • 9 Bad Emstal - There are different routes to choose from in the cycle route network from Naumburg. Round trip around 20 to 25 km. Some stretches, however, only meadow paths.
  • Fritzlar - R 4 towards the south to the Eder (approx. 20 km easy, sometimes the R 4 uses country roads with moderate traffic here out of town)
  • over the mountain after Waldeck to the eponymous castle and to the Edersee (about 13 km to Waldeck-West by road over Netze). But there are also possibilities to evade nets into the forest - over the Hasengrund past the rest home on the (2 largely traffic-free cycle route Naumburg - Edersee-Bahnradweg: Am Erholungsheim) and over 3 largely traffic-free cycle route Naumburg - Ederseebahn cycle path: ridge height in the forest) to the Ederseebahn cycle path north nets and the (4 largely traffic-free cycle route Naumburg - Ederseebahn cycle path: ascent on the railway cycle path. Attention: This largely traffic-free route is not signposted as of 2019. The cycle route signage runs along the country road, which is unsuitable or dangerous for cyclists, especially during excursions. In terms of altitude, the road and forest path are similarly steep. The slopes of the forest route are largely paved. Warning: some potholes.
  • 2 Korbach - It is best to take the rest home and forest paths at (gravel cover) in the direction of Netze without traffic. Here on the L 3068 on the attractive Ederseebahn cycle path drive up. This well-developed railway cycle path leads to Korbach (a somewhat longer route with around 25 - 30 km easy, but only with steeper meters in altitude in the Naumburg Netze area). For information on the bike route to Netze see above.
  • Round trip "Edersee and Fritzlar": It is a larger, more demanding round tour with around 50 - 60 km: Naumburg - Hasengrund (past the rest home) - Netze (no signposts up to this point) - Waldeck Castle - Ederseeuferstraße - barrier wall near Hemfurth. From here on the Eder cycle path to Fritzlar. Before Fritzlar, turn off onto the R 4, which leads through the historic old town of Fritzlar. In Fritzlar A stop at the beautiful half-timbered marketplace is recommended. On the way back to Naumburg you can still look into the castle park of Gravensburg Castle. As a hotel with an attached restaurant, the castle itself is often used for fairytale weddings (http://www.garvensburg.de/ Info). In the Züschen - Naumburg area, however, the R 4 runs almost 5 km on country roads.

shop

  • 1 Supermarket EDEKA aktiv markt Kröninger Ippinghäußer Straße 16, Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • 2 Department store SCHMANDT F. Untere Strasse 29,

kitchen

  • 1  Ice cream Cafe Venezia. Centrally located near the city center (Bahnhofstrasse 4). In addition to the recommended ice cream, there is also coffee and cake.
  • 3 Café Hasenacker, Im Rehmbach 1 - The café in the Hasenacker district is located a little outside the town and is an institution in the region. The rustic hut is often hiked (about 2.5 km from the center of Naumburg), but can also be reached by car via a narrow road.

nightlife

There is no loud nightlife in Naumburg. But a lot of rest to get away from everyday stress.

accommodation

The complete lodging directory for Naumburg is to be found here. Other holiday apartments and holiday homes are also listed here.

Hotels and pensions

  • 2 Pension Kamp, Untere Str. 21, Tel. 05625-5669, small guesthouse with 2 double rooms right in the old town.
  • 4 House on the little Elbe Fritzlarer Strasse 2, Tel. 05625-9235477 or 0177-2862001; Private pension below the old town with 4 double rooms and a holiday apartment; Bed bike operation
  • 5 Landhotel-Ferienhof Schneider - Located about 6 km south of Naumburg in the Heimarshausen district. Ideal for families with children who want to learn to ride. Contact: Wolfgang Schneider, Kirschhäuser Str. 7, 34311 Naumburg-Heimarshausen, Tel .: 05622 - 915112 Fax: - 915113

Holiday apartments or houses

  • 6 Weidelshof - offers two holiday apartments and two holiday homes.
  • 7  Gut Waldhof, Elbenberg district, Hahnebachsweg 1. Tel.: 49 (0)5625 1733, Fax: 49 (0)5625 921918, Email: . Organic farm with 9 holiday apartments, DTV classification *****.

camping

Practical advice

  • 1 House of the guest with spa administration / tourist information, Hattenhäuser Weg 10, 34311 Naumburg, Tel .: 05625 / 7909-73 or -74, Fax: -76, E-Mail: [email protected], www.naumburg.eu
  • Tourist tax: € 0.50 per adult (only charged for stays of more than one night)

trips

Weidelsburg - When the flag is hoisted at the lookout point, you can buy food and drink in the castle
The enchanted Elberberg tower. The seven dwarfs could well live here.

up to 20 km away

Note: Distance as the crow flies; Road kilometers usually a little more.

  • to Castle ruins Weidelsburg - The well-preserved ruin is located on a 492 m high basalt cone about 4 km north of the city near Ippinghausen. From the ruin you have a beautiful view of the surrounding area. From the center of Naumburg, the castle is a great hiking destination.
  • 10  Elberberg turret. Elberberg tower with a view of Naumburg-Elberberg and the Elbe valley. The tower is freely accessible at least in the summer months and a good shelter to wait for a shower. By the way, the castle in Elberberg is privately owned and therefore not accessible (about 400 m southwest).
  • to the Edersee with Waldeck Castle (about 10 km southwest)
  • Klauskopf tower near Riede / Bad Emstal. The tower with a beautiful panoramic view in a nice hiking destination.
  • in the Cathedral and half-timbered town Fritzlar (Located about 20 km to the south, accessible for cyclists on the Hessian long-distance cycle route R 4)
  • 11 Hanseatic city Korbach (about 20 km to the west) with half-timbered old town, Korbach column fossil site Wolfgang Bonhage Museum

more than 20 km away

literature

  • Hiking and cycling maps for the region are available from the tourist information office.

Web links

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