Guided excursions through the Gehilfersberg Cemetery scheduled for July 25th
The Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest, a unique and picturesque destination nestled in the hills of the Hessian Kegelspiel above Rasdorf, has announced a series of guided tours for the year 2025. This distinctive circular mountain, visible from afar due to its distinctive shape, offers a captivating blend of history, nature, and tranquillity.
The tours, scheduled for June 14, 2025, July 19, 2025, August 9, 2025, September 13, 2025, October 18, 2025, and November 8, 2025, promise to be an enlightening experience for visitors. A flat, circular path surrounds the entire mountain, with smaller paths branching off into the middle and upper areas, providing a serene and immersive exploration of the cemetery forest.
The Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest offers beautiful views of the Hessian and Thuringian Rhön, as well as the Hunfeld, Eiterfeld, and Hersfeld regions. The tours, lasting approximately 1.5 hours, will provide information about diverse burial options, including family and community trees, forest floor plots in shapes like hearts, stars, wheels, or life clocks.
Visitors can comfortably drive up to the parking lot at the foot of the mountain on an asphalted road. For further information about the tours, visitors can contact the Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest directly at Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest GmbH, Landstraße 12, 36169 Rasdorf, Phone: 06651-980900 or [email protected].
The tours will start at 2:00 PM at the Gehilfersberg parking lot. It's important to note that the scheduled tour dates for 2025 are now complete, with tours offered from March to November. For those interested, it is recommended to visit the official website associated with the cemetery or contact them directly for registration details.
The Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest has been an incomparable and dignified resting place for 16 years, and the charming little church at its peak adds to its ethereal beauty. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply seeking a unique and peaceful experience, the Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest guided tours are not to be missed.
Enjoy a serene outdoor-living experience by visiting the Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest, a unique home-and-garden haven nestled in the hills, offering guided tours from June to November in 2025. After driving up to the parking lot, walk along the flat, circular path amidst diverse burial options like family and community trees, heart-shaped forest floor plots, and more, providing a captivating lifestyle blend of history, nature, and tranquillity.
