Woodland excursions through Gehilfersberg Cemetery - Next scheduled tour on August 25, 2025
The Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest in Rasdorf, Germany, is offering guided tours throughout the autumn of 2025, inviting visitors to discover its unique natural and cultural aspects.
On September 13, October 18, and November 8, 2025, you can join these tours, which typically last approximately 1.5 hours. The tours provide insights into diverse burial options at family and community trees, as well as unique forest floor plots like hearts, stars, wheels, or life clocks.
The tours start at 2:00 PM sharp at the Gehilfersberg parking lot. Visitors can comfortably drive up to the parking lot at the foot of the mountain on an asphalted road. From there, a circular path around the mountain offers breathtaking views of the Hessian and Thuringian Rhön, as well as the Hunfeld, Eiterfeld, and Hersfeld regions. Smaller paths branch off from the circular path into the middle and upper areas of the Gehilfersberg, featuring a charming little church at its peak.
The Gehilfersberg, nestled in the hills of the Hessian Kegelspiel above Rasdorf, is a distinctive landmark. Its cemetery forest has been an idyllic and dignified resting place for 16 years.
For those interested in attending the tours, registration is welcome but spontaneous participation is also possible. For further information about the tours, please contact Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest GmbH at Landstraße 12, 36169 Rasdorf, by phone at 06651-980900 or by email at [email protected].
Additionally, the Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest GmbH is hosting a tour on July 19, 2025. For the exact dates, times, and booking details of all tours, it's best to check with the Rasdorf local tourism office or the official Rasdorf municipality website closer to the time. They usually provide updated schedules and contact information for signing up or joining these guided tours.
We hope this information encourages you to explore the Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest and its rich history and ecology. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these guided tours offer a unique opportunity to learn about this remarkable place.
After the July 19 tour, the Gehilfersberg Cemetery Forest will continue to offer guided tours on selected dates from September to November, 2025. These tours provide an insightful look into the diverse lifestyle choices reflected in the burial options at family and community trees, as well as home-and-garden inspired forest floor plots.
