Ittlingen in the Upper Elsenztal and Kraichgau Hills

Ittlingen lies in the Upper Elsenztal and in the heart of the Kraichgau Hills. Its scenic setting shapes the character of the town, while excellent opportunities for varied cycling and hiking tours invite you to explore actively. Historic buildings also tell the story of the town. In Ittlingen, nature and outdoor activities come together with a glimpse into the town’s cultural history.

Cycling, hiking and local history

Cycling and hiking are two distinct options to consider when planning your trip. Both activities take place in scenic surroundings, and you can choose between them based on how active you want your stay to be. If you are particularly interested in history, you can focus on Ittlingen’s buildings and farmsteads. Combining outdoor activities with local history gives you several ways to decide what you would like to prioritize during your stay.

Written records dating back to the 8th century

The written history of Ittlingen begins in 772/773. At that time, high-ranking noblewomen donated estates in the Ittlingen district to Lorsch Abbey. The donations were made during the time of Charlemagne and Louis the Pious. The documented history of the town therefore reaches far back and is tied to a specific place and recipient: the estates in the Ittlingen district and Lorsch Abbey.

Schoolhouses, the town hall and farmsteads on Bauberg

Several buildings bring different periods of the town’s history to life. The association and community centre next to the Protestant church is a former schoolhouse dating from 1845. Today’s town hall was built in 1911 as a small school castle. Both buildings combine their former or historical designation with a specific date.

On Bauberg, the old manor and bailiff’s farmstead, as well as the tithe barn with manor house, are noteworthy landmarks of local history. The manor farm is well preserved and conveys a sense of the historical scale of the administration of the former seigneurial estate of the von Gemmingen-Hornberg family. Bauberg Street has an incline of about 100 metres. Also on Bauberg, at number 11, stands Ittlingen’s oldest house: a farmhouse dating from before the Thirty Years’ War. These buildings bring together several historical periods, from the oldest house to the town hall built in 1911.

In the wider Heilbronn destination

At the level of the wider Heilbronn destination, Heilbronn district offers further ideas for active days: the Kraichgau, Zabergäu, Weinsberg Valley and Schozach-Bottwartal have around 1,000 kilometres of signposted circular day routes. The Neckar Valley Cycle Route is also one of the cycling routes highlighted in the district.

Another example in the wider Heilbronn destination is the Roman Museum in Güglingen. In 2026, its calendar lists a family tour of the permanent exhibition at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month. Check the dates before your trip. This will help you choose between exploring Ittlingen’s local history, cycling and hiking, and other activities in the wider Heilbronn destination.

Discover more destinations: Gemmingen, Bad Rappenau, Weinsberg, Abstatt, Lehrensteinsfeld, Siegelsbach, Neckarsulm, Bad Friedrichshall

Go to the wider travel overview: Heilbronn.