Hausstein, Mountain peak in Schaufling, Germany
Hausstein is a 917-metre mountain in the Anterior Bavarian Forest, in the municipality of Schaufling, southwest of Regen and northeast of Deggendorf. On its east side are two disused ski lifts with former pistes up to 1,100 metres long, part of the Deggendorf-Rusel-Hausstein ski and cross-country centre. The Rusel lies to the north, and the Asklepios Klinik Schaufling stands on the south side.
The Hausstein's east side held two ski lifts serving pistes up to 1,100 metres long, part of the Deggendorf-Rusel-Hausstein ski and cross-country centre; both lifts are now disused or dismantled. The sanatorium built in 1908 was named after the mountain. Around 2010 the former ski clearing became a launch site for paragliders, and in 2026 a metal summit cross was placed on the peak with pupils of the St. Erhard vocational school in Plattling.
The GEHsundheitsweg, a health-themed loop path, circles the Hausstein and is used by Deggendorf residents as a nearby recreation area. Since around 2010 the former ski clearing has also served as a launch site for paragliders.
The mountain is accessible via marked hiking trails at different difficulty levels. In winter, visitors can use the ski facility, though warm clothing and sturdy footwear are important for any season.
A medical clinic is located on the southern slope of the mountain, offering healthcare with mountain views. This unusual combination of medical care and alpine setting serves patients seeking treatment in a natural environment.
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