Triebscheider Hof

At the beginning of the 18th century, the farm belonged to Ludwig von Esebeck, an influential minister in the Duchy of Palatinate-Zweibrücken. Under his aegis, the land was primarily used for forestry. However, the turbulent period of the French Revolution brought about drastic changes: state and church estates were expropriated and privatised under Napoleon. As a result, Triebscheider Hof and other properties in and around Hassel, such as Rittershof, Gut Ettental and Geistkircher Hof, came into the possession of Pierre-Placide Villeroy, the brother of the co-founder of the renowned earthenware manufacturer Villeroy & Boch.

Pierre-Placide Villeroy continued to run the estate until he handed it over to his son Felix Villeroy in 1821. Felix Villeroy was a man of many talents: as a trained lawyer and passionate democrat, he also had a deep connection to agriculture and forestry. However, he became particularly well known for his love of horses. Felix Villeroy lived on the nearby Rittershof and devoted himself with great dedication to the care and breeding of horses.

A special chapter of this era is the connection to Napoleon's faithful Arabian stallion "Fayoum". After the Napoleonic wars, the horse found a new home with Felix Villeroy at the Rittershof, where it was given the bread of mercy it deserved. Felix's affection for the stallion went so far that he had "Fayoum" stuffed after his natural death. The stallion was given a place of honour at the Rittershof and remained there until 1940, but after the evacuation of the Blies Valley at the beginning of the Second World War, the returning owners found "Fayoum" badly damaged - he had been eaten away by mice and was standing abandoned in the tack room.

Over the years, the Triebscheid farm changed hands several times and increasingly developed into an important agricultural business. The estate includes large areas of woodland and fertile meadows, which are ideal for agriculture and forestry. Each owner has modernised and developed the farm according to the needs of their time.

Today, the Triebscheider Hof is a popular equestrian centre with a cosy beer garden. It is an idyllic excursion destination for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Hikers and cyclists appreciate the beautiful cycling and hiking trails that lead from the farm through old forests and lush meadows and offer ideal conditions for relaxing excursions into nature.