Erligheim lies in the Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park and along the Kraichgau-Stromberg Wine Route. Paths around the town run through meadows and vineyards; in the town center, history dates back to a Roman estate. Erligheim is part of the Ludwigsburg district in Baden-WĂĽrttemberg. When choosing where to stay, consider whether you would like to focus mainly on wine and fruit-growing landscapes, historic buildings or both.
Wine Country and Cherry Orchards
Local hiking trails wind through meadows and vineyards and also pass through the Vogelsang community orchard. In the Vogelsang area, about 1,200 cherry trees stand between woodland and vineyards. The community orchard is considered the largest contiguous cherry-growing area in the central Neckar Valley. Along the trails, fruit growing and open meadows feature alongside viticulture as distinct aspects of the cultural landscape. The Kraichgau-Stromberg Wine Route adds another point of reference for wine enthusiasts to this local landscape.
In clear weather, the view from the Weinkanzel viewpoint stretches from the Heuchelberg to the Schurwald. Information about plants and animals, seating and a small parking lot are also available at the viewpoint. The weather caveat matters for the view: the far-reaching panorama described is available in clear conditions.
Roman Traces and Historic Buildings
A Roman estate dating from the 2nd century AD is located in the town center. The historic ensemble comprises the Old Town Hall, the bakehouse, St. John's Church and the Vordere Kelter. The Old Town Hall was built in 1749 and is a protected monument. The original of the Mainzer Rad field monument is also on display in the town hall. These places connect Roman history with buildings from later periods.
The Gemminger Kelter was built in 1772–1773 and used as a wine press until 1952. The Lerchenbergsaal is used for cultural events and offers a different focus from the historic buildings. Together, these places invite visitors to discover Erligheim not only through its wine country, but also through its local history and culture.
Getting There and Planning Your Routes
For train travel to Erligheim, the stations in Bietigheim-Bissingen or Kirchheim am Neckar are relevant. Erligheim is part of the Stuttgart Transport and Tariff Association (VVS); check current connections and fares before traveling. The Stromer leisure bus runs via Erligheim between Bietigheim-Bissingen, Löchgau, Bönnigheim, Freudental and the Kirbachtal valley. As the bus service is subject to seasonal and operational changes, check the latest departure times before planning your journey.
On the district's leisure bus system, which serves the area, bicycles can be carried free of charge on a trailer. Check the applicable conditions before traveling. When planning, it is helpful to consider this practical option separately from the question of a specific bus connection.
Ludwigsburg in a Broader Context
In the Ludwigsburg district, terraced steep-slope vineyards along the Neckar and Enz rivers are a defining feature of the landscape. Regional cultural highlights also include the approximately 35-kilometer-long Celtic Trail, which connects nine important Celtic-era finds. The Hochdorf/Enz Celtic Museum displays a lavish burial chamber of a Celtic prince, reconstructed true to the original, and offers insights into the everyday life and crafts of early Celtic people. This makes it possible to distinguish Erligheim's local wine and cherry growing from other landscape and cultural themes in the district.
Discover more destinations: Affalterbach, Pleidelsheim, Freudental, Tamm, Freiberg am Neckar, Mundelsheim, Marbach am Neckar, Möglingen.
Go to the main travel overview: Ludwigsburg.
