Reicholzheim: Wine, the Tauber and Hiking Trails

Reicholzheim combines a distinctive Tauber landscape with vineyards, hiking trails and stone reminders of the town’s history. The old settlement core lies on a steep bank along a heavily meandering stretch of the Tauber, in an area free from flooding. The river’s shape and the location of the historic town center are therefore among the town’s defining features. When planning your trip, you can combine trails through the landscape, local wine traditions and cultural attractions in Bronnbach.

Townscape, wine and stone reminders

A statue of St. John of Nepomuk, the patron saint of bridge builders, stands on Reicholzheim’s Tauber Bridge. Another special feature is the stone-cross cluster near Reicholzheim: with 14 sandstone crosses, it is considered the largest collection of stone crosses in southern Germany. The crosses are set into a sandstone retaining wall. Their number, shared material and unusual arrangement make this a specific destination for anyone who likes to look out for local historical landmarks along the way.

Winegrowing is another defining feature of Reicholzheim: Satzenberg is considered one of Germany’s oldest vineyards. At wine festivals and tastings, Reicholzheim wineries present their work in the vineyards and offer visitors the chance to experience the work that goes into the wine. This lets you encounter wine culture not just as part of the landscape, but also as work and craftsmanship. Check the dates of festivals and tastings separately for your travel period.

Hiking trails with different themes

The routes each have a different focus. The LT-M1 “In the Footsteps of the Cistercians” leads from Bronnbach past the historic stone crosses and St. George’s Church in Reicholzheim, then back to the starting point. This trail links Bronnbach with two historic sites in Reicholzheim. The LT 3 “Between Wine and Faith” passes orchards and dry-stone walls to a wooded area just before Reicholzheim, then climbs gently to the historic Chapel of the Holy Trinity.

The Reicholzheim Circular Hiking Trail offers a short detour to Hohen Felsen, a waterfall in an idyllic setting. The trail also recommends a visit to the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, where you can ring the bell. The route’s points of interest range from stone crosses and a church to orchards, dry-stone walls, a waterfall and a chapel.

Bronnbach: more to explore and events

In Bronnbach, the quince trail preserves the historic diversity and uses of the quince through the cultivation of various old varieties, making it a living archive. The established “Brass Band Music on Sundays” concert series features five performances by regional brass bands in the abbey garden from May to September. Check the dates of individual concerts for your travel period.

The Heimatverein Reicholzheim local history association’s distillery museum in Bronnbach can be visited by arrangement; schnapps tastings are also available by arrangement. The Main-Tauber Archives Association, based in Bronnbach, offers archive tours for groups, which must be booked in advance. Bronnbach station is on the opposite side of the Tauber; from the station, it is about a five-minute walk to Bronnbach Abbey.

If you’re looking for accommodation in Reicholzheim, you can plan your days around local highlights such as hiking trails and winegrowing. Bronnbach adds activities with their own conditions: the distillery is accessible by arrangement, archive tours are for groups and require advance booking, and concert dates should be checked individually. Plan your trip around the experiences you actually want to include.

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For the main travel overview: Main-Tauber District.