News from the stone chamber grave: hiking trails and tours in Züschen!

News from the stone chamber grave: hiking trails and tours in Züschen!

Züschen, Deutschland - In Züschen there is news that delight hiking friends and those interested in history alike. The nature park hiking parking spaces and paths have been reorganized, especially in the popular hiking area Lohner Holz. This is taken up with enthusiasm by the nature -loving population, because the region not only offers a fascinating nature experience, but also an insight into the past.

The revision of the information boards on the stone chamber grave, which is considered one of the oldest documents in the Neolithic. The grave, which is on the 4th to 3rd millennium BC. BC is under the protection of the Schwalm-Eder district. In order to protect it from the undershot of weather and vandalism, it was provided with a covered fencing. [Seknews] (https://www.seknews.de/2025/12/neues-am-steinkelab-und-im-hverwander area/) reports that the information boards have been updated in cooperation with the Hessian State Office for Monument Protection and the lower monument protection authority.

new experiences for hiking friends

The new information offer on the stone chamber grave is not only limited to the boards. By providing QR codes, interested parties can now access more extensive information. So history is made alive and accessible to everyone. There are also individual management offers. Wolfgang Schütz, who has been looking after the stone chamber grave on a voluntary basis for over 30 years, is a driving force. He organizes free tours that can be requested under the phone numbers 0172-563463 and 0171-6805685.

The hiking pleasure is complemented by the redesign of the hiking parking spaces "Steinkammergrab" and "Lohner Holz". The modern design of the new information boards catches the eye in both parking spaces, the hikers well inform. Two new circular paths, the background with 6 km and the Steinkammergrabunde with 5 km, were also set up to optimally explore the beauty of the landscape. Jürgen Kaufmann, board member of the Zweckverband Naturpark Habichtwald, emphasizes the importance of this development and recognizes the commitment of the city leader Fritzlar, which offers the tours together with Wolfgang Schütz.

The Nature Park Habichtwald: A look back into history

But the Nature Park Habichtwald has a lot more to offer. Did you know that the area was populated by the Chatten people around 5000 years ago? The name "Chatt" developed through "Hassi" to our today's Hesse. During their time, impressive legacies were created, including castle complexes and escape bursts that still shape the landscape today. hawichtwald reports on historical finds that show how lively this region was in the neolithic, including a stone chamber grave that was exposed between Lohne and Züschen.

The geological conditions of the nature park are diverse. Shell limestone in the north and colored sandstone formations shape the landscape, which is rounded off by mighty basalt formations on the western edge of the Kassel basin. These geological events gave the region their characteristic appearance and make them a fascinating goal for nature lovers and those interested in history. Other sights and regional peculiarities make the Habichtwald Nature Park a real highlight in the heart of Hesse. Also on the website of Hessen-Tourismus is highlighted by the extensive range of experiences and events that make the visit unforgettable.

Whether on a walk through the story or when hiking through the impressive nature, zows and the Naturpark Habichtswald invite you to discover the beauty of the region and immerse yourself deep into your past.