Discover Kutzenhausen

Kutzenhausen offers several distinct points of interest for a stay: rural heritage, historic buildings, a garden and two walking routes with different durations. If you are looking for a hotel in Kutzenhausen, you can plan your trip around your interests and the time you have available for walking. The clearest distinction is between a shorter marked route that includes a visit to the former farmstead and a longer circular trail through fields and to the village.

Rural heritage and architectural history

The “Maison Rurale de l’Outre-Forêt” is housed in a former 18th-century farmhouse and is a centre for interpreting rural heritage. A tour of the former farmstead explores the region’s rural way of life. Alongside the age of the building, everyday life is also a central focus.

The Protestant church in Kutzenhausen was built between 1763 and 1765. It contains a remarkable oak pulpit, made shortly after 1765. The construction period and the making of the pulpit mark two close but separate dates in the local architectural history.

Another landmark is the fortified Fleckenstein farm complex. Its present form dates from the 16th century; the year 1565 is inscribed above the entrance to the courtyard. The dating and this specific entrance detail provide a distinct reference point for understanding this part of Kutzenhausen’s history.

Compare walking times and routes

The marked “Promenade découverte de Kutzenhausen” walking route is 4.5 km long, takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and is open to everyone. It starts at the Maison Rurale de l’Outre-Forêt and passes around twenty notable buildings. A visit to the Maison is also included; the tour of the former farmstead focuses on the region’s rural way of life. The route thus combines walking with a visit that explores the area’s heritage.

The easy “Sur les traces du pétrole” circular walking trail is 8.5 km long and takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. It leads through fields to the village of Kutzenhausen, its half-timbered houses and the Maison Rurale de l’Outre-Forêt. With its longer distance and walking time, it is the more extensive of the two options. Check the current condition of the trails before setting out.

Garden and textile crafts

The “Garden of the Four Times” invites visitors to stroll across 55 ares behind an Alsatian house dating from 1731. The path passes among trees and perennials and by a water feature. The garden is maintained in an environmentally responsible way, without chemicals or irrigation. As access arrangements may change, please check visiting information before your visit.

“Printemps des pelotes” features demonstrations and workshops at the “Maison Rurale de l’Outre-Forêt” and in Kutzenhausen’s multi-purpose hall. Topics range from dyeing and carding to knitting, spinning, weaving and felting. The focus is on a variety of textile techniques. Dates, participants and the programme may change; check these details before your trip if you want to plan your stay around an event.

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