Hofgut Gassenbach, Estate and cultural monument in Idstein, Germany
Hofgut Gassenbach is a large estate with extensive agricultural land on the southern edge of Idstein. The four-sided farmstead complex includes a historic farmhouse and multiple stables, with some structures protected as heritage monuments.
The estate became the location of the first agricultural school in western Germany in 1812, under director Wilhelm Albrecht, where new farming methods were tested and promoted. This founding made it a center for agricultural reform in the region.
The estate serves as a workplace for people with disabilities who work in the agricultural operations and workshops of Kalmenhof. This combination of farming and social support shapes the daily rhythm of the place and its role within the regional community.
The site is located on the southern edge of Idstein and is best reached on foot or by bicycle. Visitors should know that this is an active working estate where not all areas are freely accessible.
The estate is planned to become part of a walking path system along Wörsbach stream, connecting Idstein's old town center with green spaces and fields to the south. This project could revitalize the area as an important link between town and countryside.
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