Ingelfingen combines a documented history of winegrowing with geological insights, a hiking tour and a summer concert held regularly. These different highlights offer several possible focuses for a trip: local winegrowing traditions, the history of the Earth at the Muschelkalk Museum, or a hike along the “Around Ingelfingen” tour.
Winegrowing, a barrel and a summer concert
Winegrowing in Ingelfingen was first documented in 1080; the local winegrowers’ cooperative was founded in 1892. These dates mark two different milestones: the first documented evidence of winegrowing and the founding of the cooperative.
The Ingelfinger Fass adds a distinctive structure to this theme. It is considered Europe’s second-largest wooden barrel and the largest self-supporting barrel structure of its kind.
A concert as part of the Hohenloher Kultursommer takes place regularly during the summer months. The town of Ingelfingen organizes it with the event organizer either in the FĂĽrstensaal of the New Palace or in the Schwarzer Hof. As the venue may vary, check which location is planned for the concert before making your plans.
Muschelkalk Museum and hiking tour
At the Muschelkalk Museum, visitors can use images, texts and a slideshow featuring fossils, rocks and minerals to reconstruct a scientifically grounded and accessible picture of a bygone era. In this way, examining the materials is combined with placing them in the context of the history of the Earth.
The “Around Ingelfingen” hiking tour follows the Georg-Fahrbach hiking trail toward Criesbach and passes the Criesbach wine press. Those interested in the route have two specific landmarks to guide them: the direction toward Criesbach and the wine press.
More places to explore in the Hohenlohe district
The wider Hohenlohe district destination offers numerous cycling routes for exploring the region. The Hohenlohe hills are framed by the deeply incised river valleys of the Kocher, Jagst and Ohrn. Three Limes viewing platforms offer expansive views across the landscape; the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Limes runs in a straight line through the Hohenlohe district.
Cultural destinations in the Hohenlohe district include Schöntal Abbey, located in the Jagst Valley in Hohenlohe. The abbey church has an impressive Baroque façade with twin towers, and the tomb of the knight Götz von Berlichingen is in the cloister. Forchtenberg has a medieval townscape, with an almost entirely preserved town wall and numerous half-timbered houses. In Krautheim, the Staufer castle has a 28-meter-high keep; climbing it rewards visitors with views over the Jagst Valley. The Johanniter Museum documents the history of the Order of St. John. Neuenstein Castle is a Hohenstaufen-era moated castle that was expanded into a magnificent Renaissance residence in the 16th century. Its permanent exhibition presents the inventories of seven Hohenlohe castles.
Wine and spirits are also part of the region’s appeal: visitors can buy and taste both directly from Hohenlohe winemakers and distillers; participating businesses vary. The Hohenloher Weindorf takes place in the market square in Öhringen. If you are planning a visit for a specific date, it is worth checking the event schedule.
Discover more destinations: Niedernhall, Pfedelbach, KĂĽnzelsau, Krautheim, Bretzfeld, Neuenstein, Mulfingen, Kupferzell.
See the wider travel overview: Hohenlohe.
