Aulhausen

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Aulhausen is a district of Rüdesheim am Rhein in the Rheingau -Taunus-Kreis in Hesse and a wine and Lufterholungsort with about 1200 inhabitants.

Geographical Location

Aulhausen lies in the valley of the calibration Bach above Assmannshausen, about two kilometers from the Rhine. From Rudesheim, it is separated by the Niederwald.

History

Aulhausen emerged as a clearing settlement in the archbishop's chamber forest. The oldest surviving written mention as Husun ​​occurs in a deed of gift of the Archbishop of Mainz Ruthard from the year 1108. Ulenhausen The spelling is attested from 1210. The preceding distinguishing feature in the otherwise frequent place name Hausen has the pottery industry towards (Latin olla = pot). Here artisans settled, the jugs and bowls of pottery in the area of ​​local clay pits.

Since 1189 the monastery of the Cistercian Marienhausen is known dicitur with the first mention as cella sororum Clarevallensis Ordinis in loco, qui Hvsen.

The community is characterized Aulhausen religious Catholic. The parish church of St. Petronilla is one of the independent parish Aulhausen.

On 1 October 1970, the municipality Aulhausen joined with the neighboring Aßmannshausen ( as of December 16, 1970 officially Assmannshausen ) together. On 1 January 1977, this community was incorporated as part of the municipal reform in Hesse in the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein. There, the two districts Aulhausen and Assmannshausen were formed.

Transport and Infrastructure

Aulhausen is served by Assmannshausen forth by the road L 3034 for road traffic. The road turns sharply to the south-west in the center to form a loop through the low forest towards hunting castle Niederwald Niederwald Monument and Ebental, then steeply to lead down to the main town of Rüdesheim. On Ebental the road L 3454 branches off to the north and leads just east of Aulhausen after Presberg. The connection of the village on the L 3454 carried out by the short county road K 624

The agriculture and viticulture dominated from the late 19th to about the middle of the 20th century the local character. Today, the St. Vincenz pen is by far the largest employer in the town.

The St. Vincent - pin is a nationally renowned facility. The care and support of children with disabilities distinguishes this facility located in Aulhausen.

From Aulhausen there are a large number of trails in all directions. Some lead into the Rhine valley, others to the north for miles through the forest to chamber to Lorch, Presberg or Stephanshausen. Outside the door to the south lies the Landscape Park Niederwald and the Ebental that offer an excellent view of the lower Rheingau and Rheinhessen. Many roads away from overcrowded tourist areas are also suitable for mountain biking.