Discover Krautheim: Staufer Castle, quiet paths and the Jagst Valley

Krautheim combines medieval architecture with quiet paths and views of the Jagst Valley. Staufer Castle shapes the townscape; at the same time, the Krautheim Path of Tranquillity offers a perspective on the landscape, nature and special places. You can shape your stay in different ways: focusing on the castle and museum, exploring the surroundings on foot, or discovering more of the Hohenlohe district.

Staufer Castle and the history of the Order

With its castle chapel, 12th-century keep and castle museum, Krautheim’s Staufer Castle shapes the townscape. The keep is 28 metres high; the climb rewards you with views across the Jagst Valley. The castle and tower provide a striking backdrop to the town’s history; the castle museum is also part of the castle complex.

The history of the Order is the focus of the Johanniter Museum in Krautheim. Numerous exhibits and cross-references tell its story from different perspectives. If you enjoy combining cultural discoveries with time outdoors, Krautheim offers a range of themes: Staufer Castle and its features, as well as the history of the Order at the museum.

Quiet paths and special places

Along the Krautheim Path of Tranquillity, visitors encounter the Kuharsch, take in panoramic views of the Jagst Valley and enjoy the “Im See” nature reserve, with its diversity of plant and animal life. Nature and views are complemented by places that invite quiet exploration. Other places of tranquillity around Krautheim include Krautheim Castle Ruins, the Jewish Cemetery, St. Johann Parish Church and St. Anna Chapel.

Routes around and through Krautheim

Several named trails are available for excursions: the Paths of Tranquillity, the Way of St. James, the LT 21, the Württemberg Wine Trail and the Natura Trail all pass around or through Krautheim. This selection offers a range of thematic ways to explore without limiting your stay to a single route.

Hohenlohe district: hiking, cycling and regional culture

In the Hohenlohe district, the Jagst Valley Cultural Trail runs along paved paths through villages and along surfaced and natural trails halfway up the slopes, through forests, vineyards and meadows. The route also includes some longer climbs and descents. Within the Hohenlohe district, the trail therefore offers a variety of landscapes and trail surfaces.

Cycling also offers another perspective on the region: the Hohenlohe district has numerous cycle paths, and the Hohenlohe hills are framed by the deeply incised river valleys of the Kocher, Jagst and Ohrn. The Kocher-Jagst Cycle Route passes through Krautheim. Those interested in traces of the past can also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Limes in the Hohenlohe district, which runs in a straight line through the district. Three Limes viewing platforms offer sweeping views of the landscape.

Wine and spirits are part of the region’s culinary offerings: visitors can buy and sample both directly from Hohenlohe winemakers and distillers. Which producers take part varies. The Hohenlohe Wine Village festival is also held in the Hohenlohe district, in the market square in Öhringen.

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