• Reasons why we live here.

Activities to enjoy at
the Landgasthof Hess Hotel

Neuenstein & vicinity

Located in the Knüll Nature Preserve, our hotel is the ideal starting point for a wide range of activities.
We'll be pleased to give you individual advice on what you might enjoy – Just ask!

We invite you to get to know the region we call home.


The Hess Family

The Hess Family

Hiking, jogging & Nordic walking

Signposted tours

Hikers, joggers and Nordic walkers have great possibilities with the well signposted trails and paths. There's a reason why we're called "the first hiking hotel of the Knüll region".

Exact route descriptions are available at the reception.

Further information:

> GrimmHeimat NordHessen <

Jogging

Bicycling

Exploring on two wheels

Bicyclists also will find interesting tour possibilities. The "Geistal" bike path from Neuenstein to the rail cycle path "Rotkäppchenland" via the Eisenberg can be highly recommended.

Further information:

> Rotkäppchenland <

Bicycling

Finnish or bio sauna

Available in the hotel

You'd like to relax in the evening after the day's excursions?
Between 6 and 10 PM we have the sauna on and are pleased to provide you the chance to relax and regenerate.

Finnish or bio sauna

Eisenberg Mountain

Taking the long view

The nearby Eisenberg Mountain is especially popular with its numerous hiking trails and spectacular panoramas. The view over the Knüll Mountains far into the state of Thuringia is breathtaking.

> Plan your trip <

Eisenberg Mountain

Historical cities in the region

Bad Hersfeld, Homberg (Efze), Rotenburg a. d. Fulda & Alsfeld

The "Deutsche Fachwerkstraße" (a route through towns and cities featuring historic half-timbered buildings) runs close to Neuenstein. The route brings together stunning landscapes, picturesque historical towns and carefully restored historical buildings. The portion of the route from "Weserbergland to Nordhessen to Vogelsberg and Spessart" includes the cities Bad Hersfeld, Homberg (Efze), Rotenburg a. d. Fulda and Alsfeld.

Further information:

> Deutsche Fachwerkstraße <

Historical cities in the region

Bad Hersfeld Theater Festival

In the Bad Hersfeld Stiftsruine

In the summer months, we can highly recommend a visit to the renowned Bad Hersfeld Theater Festival (Bad Hersfelder Festspiele) to culture lovers. The Festival has been staged in the unique and impressive venue of the Stiftsruine (the 12th century ruins of a former monastery church) for 70 years. Enjoy unforgettable theater and musical experiences in the unique atmosphere of the largest Romanesque church ruins in the world.

> To the website <

Bad Hersfeld Theater Festival
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE 2018
(c) Bad Hersfelder Festspiele/S.Sennewald

Motorcycling

Terrific touring options

Scenic winding roads and frequent ascents and descents will engage the interest of any biker. Enjoy driving through our varied landscapes and then return to the pleasure of an overnight stay in our country inn.

Motorcycling

Knüll Wildlife Park (Wildpark Knull)

Experience wildlife up close

Approximately 450 animals from 40 different species find their home on 50 hectares of land here. The Knüll Wildlife Park is known particularly for its populations of different types of deer and wild sheep. These animals move freely through the park, allowing visitors to observe them in close proximity.

> Knüll Wildlife Park (Wildpark Knüll) <

Knüll Wildlife Park (Wildpark Knüll)