Löchgau between vineyards and village history

Steep vineyard slopes, fertile fields, meadows and extensive woodland give Löchgau a varied landscape. Added to this are traces of the village’s history, art in the town centre and a local wine-growing tradition with a story of its own. If you enjoy alternating between scenery, outdoor activities and culture on holiday, Löchgau offers plenty of ways to do so—from a historic village walk to hikes around the Stromberg.

Vineyard landscapes and routes around Löchgau

The municipality is in the district of Ludwigsburg, in the Stuttgart administrative region of Baden-Württemberg. Löchgau covers 1,095 hectares, of which 277 hectares are woodland. Its wine-growing sites are considered among the best in Württemberg. Löchgau is also regarded as a starting point for hikes around the Stromberg. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between two themes: wine-growing and landscapes, or hikes in the Stromberg area.

A historic wine launch links the local wine-growing tradition to 1994: that year, a local Löchgau wine came onto the market in collaboration with the Besigheimer Felsengartenkellerei winery. The 3B Besen Tour passes through Löchgau. Its shared route with Erligheim includes seasonal Besenwirtschaften—traditional wine taverns serving wines they produce themselves and hearty dishes.

Local history, art and places to visit

For a focus on local history, take the historic village walk: the 2.4-kilometre route follows the line of the former village wall. The wall was first mentioned in 1530, and parts of it are recognised as a cultural monument. The walk centres on the village’s history, offering a different experience from hikes around the Stromberg.

Sculptures by Prof. K.-H. Seemann stand in the town centre. In front of the Kelter (wine press house) is a cast of a Roman Jupiter column. In Löchgau, the 3B Weinsichten Tour also draws attention to sculptures by Karl-Henning Seemann.

The interior of St Peter’s Church can be visited by arrangement with the parish; please make arrangements before your trip. A public outdoor swimming pool is also among the leisure facilities. Before visiting, check its seasonal opening and access conditions.

Ludwigsburg as the wider travel region

Across the wider Ludwigsburg travel region, terraced steep vineyards along the Neckar and Enz rivers are a defining feature of the district’s landscape. In the city of Ludwigsburg, the Residenzschloss is one of Europe’s largest Baroque buildings preserved in its original form. The Celts’ Way connects nine significant Celtic-era archaeological finds on a route of around 35 kilometres through the district. The Celts’ Way AR app brings these nine sites to life with interactive VR and AR features.

The wider Ludwigsburg travel region also has wine routes of various lengths. The Wunnenstein Wine Experience Trail is around four kilometres long and features 60 illustrated panels about wine-growing and winemaking, as well as viewpoints and seating. The Geigersberg Wine Trail is a 1.9-kilometre circular route with information panels about nature and wine culture, plus places to rest.

Discover more destinations: Bietigheim-Bissingen, Hessigheim, Tamm, Kirchheim Am Neckar, Eberdingen, Kornwestheim, Pleidelsheim, Markgröningen.

Back to the wider travel overview: Ludwigsburg.