--- title: "Hauberg trail - Historic Hauberg Fellinghausen" url: "https://www.siegen-wittgenstein.info/en/tour/hauberg-trail-historic-hauberg-fellinghausen" description: "Hauberg is the name of a special form of oak-birch coppice that was widespread in Siegerland and neighboring areas for at least 800 years. Hauberg forestry consisted of the cooperative use of the forest to obtain firewood and charcoal, oak bark, to produce rye or buckwheat, and also as a \"hudefläche\" (grazing area) for livestock. At intervals of about 20 years, the Hauberg was cut down, and the brushwood was used to heat the bakehouses. After soil cultivation, buckwheat or rye was sown between the already sprouting \"tree stumps\" (roots) and harvested with sickles when ripe. Grazing by livestock occurred only after a rest period of four to eight years. Each year, a different section of the Hauberg was cultivated; the same section was due again every 18 to 20 years. Firewood harvesting is today the only remaining use of the Hauberg. Hauberg forestry has lost importance since the end of the 19th century when charcoal was replaced by coal and oak bark by synthetic tanning agents. The sustainable form of forest management has always been subject to constant change over time and shaped the cultural landscape of the region. Hauberg forestry was included in the nationwide register \"Intangible Cultural Heritage\" in 2018." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3552895/70a5acec50c0e9d9d6c08b2ee3222b748e1f26f9dba2440952ad9699c0b374bb/haubergstag-im-historischen-hauberg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Siegen Wittgenstein > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX ShareBookmark Bookmark Hauberg trail - Historic Hauberg Fellinghausen ============================================== - 2.58 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Themed trail - Theme street Haubergstag im Historischen Hauberg Infotafel für Kinder Historischer Hauberg Fellinghausen Kohlenmeiler im Historischer Hauberg Fellinghausen Ernte des Kohlenmeilers im Historischen Hauberg "Brasebrö" im Historischen Hauberg Historische Haubergsarbeit - Hacken Historische Haubergsarbeit - Langholz bündeln Historische Haubergsarbeit - Lohschälen Karte Haubergspfad Wanderparkplatz Historischer Hauberg Fellinghausen, Kreuztal Wanderparkplatz Historischer Hauberg Fellinghausen, Kreuztal - 0:45 h - 2.58 km - 77 m - 67 m - 305 m - 372 m - 67 m - - Start: Luisenstraße / Am Hauberg - Destination: Luisenstraße / Am Hauberg The Historic Hauberg Fellinghausen provides an impression of the original Hauberg forestry, which is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of Germany. On a small area in the Fellinghausen Forest Cooperative, the old Hauberg tradition is continued. The 2.3-kilometer circular route can be easily explored on your own. Many information boards along the path make this possible – there are also special offers for children. Hauberg is the name of a special form of **oak-birch coppice** that was widespread in Siegerland and neighboring areas for at least 800 years. Hauberg forestry consisted of the cooperative use of the forest to obtain **firewood and charcoal**, **oak bark**, to produce **rye or buckwheat**, and also as a **"hudefläche"** (grazing area) for livestock. At intervals of about 20 years, the Hauberg was cut down, and the brushwood was used to heat the bakehouses. After soil cultivation, buckwheat or rye was sown between the already sprouting "tree stumps" (roots) and harvested with sickles when ripe. Grazing by livestock occurred only after a rest period of four to eight years. Each year, a different section of the Hauberg was cultivated; the same section was due again every 18 to 20 years. **Firewood harvesting** is today the only remaining use of the Hauberg. Hauberg forestry has lost importance since the end of the 19th century when charcoal was replaced by coal and oak bark by synthetic tanning agents. The sustainable form of forest management has always been subject to constant change over time and shaped the cultural landscape of the region. Hauberg forestry was included in the nationwide register "Intangible Cultural Heritage" in 2018. Read more Siegen Wittgenstein Logo Wegzeichen Haubergspfad Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Luisenstraße / Am Hauberg - Historic site Destination Destination Luisenstraße / Am Hauberg Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Length: 2.23 km Elevation difference: 62 m Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road Equipment normal equipment Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Via the new B 54 (Hüttentalstraße) - at the Kreuztal exit towards the district of Fellinghausen - right at the town entrance - follow the signs uphill to the forest edge. Read more **Parking**Forest parking lot at the end of Luisenstraße or Am Hauberg street. Read more **Public transportation**From Kreuztal station about 25 min. Read more Additional information **Kreuztal themed trails** - Hauberg trail in the Historic Hauberg Fellinghausen - Nature experience trail Grubengelände Littfeld - Kindelsberg trail - ROTHAARSTEIG access trail - Buschhüttener Eisenhammer trail - Reckhammer floodplain trail in Littfeld - Spring trail Osthelden Six SGV sections maintain the approx. 275 km long network of hiking trails in Kreuztal: the Littfeld, Krombach, Fellinghausen, Ferndorf-Kreuztal, Kredenbach, and Buschhütten sections. Guided hikes are regularly offered, where guests are warmly welcome. **Contact persons** City of Kreuztal Tourism Siegener Str. 3 / 57223 Kreuztal Tel.: 02732/5 14 35 / Fax: 27 91 02 70 Email: and Read more Author Katrin Stein Organization Touristikverband Siegen-Wittgenstein e.V. Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - Every year after Pentecost, a charcoal kiln is stacked in the Historic Hauberg Fellinghausen, which is "done" and "harvested" a week later. - Thematic guided tours and environmental education programs are regularly held. They can be booked individually for groups and school classes. - You can download a brochure titled "Historic Hauberg Forestry in Kreuztal-Fellinghausen" here: **Contact** Support Association Historic Hauberg Fellinghausen e. V. Email: Internet: www.fhhf.de Read more Map Hiking map Kreuztal, available in regional bookstores and at the city of Kreuztal, €5.00 Cycle touring and leisure map Siegerland-Wittgenstein with companion booklet, 1:50,000, ISBN 3-87073-280-3, €7.95 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Stage diverse - Christmas market - Other - Place of interest - Historic site - shelter/ hut - Cultural centre - Tours 12.66 km - Themed trail 7.98 km - Themed trail 0.73 km - Themed trail Contact 57223 Kreuztal Download GPX file - -