Hasselberg: Hiking and Local History

Hasselberg is a district of Hasloch and offers starting points for hiking tours through the Spessart. When planning your trip, you can focus on hiking, the history of the local coat of arms, and recurring culinary events hosted by the hiking club. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Hasselberg, these specific interests can help you decide what to focus on during your trip.

Hiking around Hasselberg

One specific route detail concerns the Faulbach-A hiking trail: After another 1.5 kilometers, it reaches the photovoltaic plant on Hasselberger Höhe. The trail then turns left and follows the Marienweg/Keiler/H1 markers for about 300 meters. The two distances refer to separate sections: the plant comes after another 1.5 kilometers; the roughly 300-meter section along the markers follows. Check the route’s current condition before setting out.

This route detail provides a specific reference point among the hiking opportunities leading into the Spessart from Hasselberg. When planning your tour, you can take the named section and its sequence of markers into account, rather than treating it as a general description of a hike.

The local coat of arms and history

The Hasselberg coat of arms depicts a golden hazel grouse facing left beneath an eight-pointed silver star. It is based on the village court seal of 1730. The star could point to an earlier affiliation with the County of Wertheim. The coat of arms thus combines a specific historical reference with a cautiously worded interpretation.

For a glimpse into Hasselberg’s local history, both the image and its connection to the seal are of interest: the hazel grouse and the star define the design, while the year 1730 provides the historical reference point. The possible connection between the star and the County remains just that—a possibility, not a confirmed explanation.

Recurring events hosted by the hiking club

On May 1, the Hasselberg Hiking Club hosts its recurring pea soup meal in the middle of the forest. Pea soup is cooked in a large cauldron, and grilled food is prepared. The event combines an outdoor meal with club life in Hasselberg.

On December 29, the club regularly holds its Holzhackermahlzeit (woodcutter’s feast). Around 12 steres of wood are lit from 5 a.m. to cook onion beef in a large bed of embers by around midday. The two events also differ in how they are organized: the pea soup meal centers on soup and grilled food, while the Holzhackermahlzeit centers on lighting the fire early and cooking until around midday. Check the event dates and schedule with the hiking club before your arrival.

Hasselberg Wildlife Rescue Station

At the Hasselberg Wildlife Rescue Station, injured and sick animals are nursed back to health by volunteers and supported by donations. The station is located on an extensive private property. If you would like to include a visit in your plans, check directly in advance whether visits are possible.

Hasloch: additional cultural context

Hasloch lies in the narrow Main Valley on the Bavarian side of the Main, at the mouth of the Haselbach stream. The Evangelical Lutheran parish church in Hasloch has furnishings from the second half of the 19th century. Two altar wings from the 15th century, rescued from the former church in Hasloch, show the Annunciation of the birth of Christ to Mary on the front and Saints Margaret and Barbara on the back. The first place of worship in Hasloch was a chapel, whose foundation stone was laid in 1307.

The ironworks on the Haselbach in Hasloch are also part of this cultural context. Powered by water, they are the roots of the globally active supplier and high-tech group Kurtz Ersa. The HAMMERMUSEUM is part of the company’s Historic Center and opened on July 1, 2014. At a hands-on station in the HAMMERMUSEUM, visitors can compare their strength with that of the iron hammer.

For the broader travel overview: Hasloch.