The 13th-century St. Margaret’s Chapel, half-timbered houses in the old town centre and the municipal forest offer three distinct ways to experience Muggensturm: history, local character and relaxation in nature. The MÖBS circular cycling route adds a specific cycling focus. When choosing a destination, you can consider whether culture in town, activity in the forest or cycling should shape your stay.

Culture in the town centre and along the way

St. Margaret’s Chapel dates back to the 13th century and remains the town’s most historically significant building. The old town centre also features beautifully preserved half-timbered buildings. The chapel draws attention to a single landmark, while the half-timbered houses showcase the character of the town as a whole.

As you stroll along the art trail, you’ll encounter many colourful works of art. The trail combines art with a walk and offers a different focus from the historic buildings.

Forest and nature in Muggensturm

The 323-hectare municipal forest is a place to run, walk, ride, hike and cycle. At the same time, it offers almost the full diversity of the region’s forest communities. This gives you a distinct focus on nature and outdoor activities alongside the town’s historic attractions.

The “Federbachbruch” nature reserve between Muggensturm and Malsch offers a different natural setting. It was designated in 1982 and is of exceptional importance. The municipal forest offers space for various recreational activities; Federbachbruch is distinguished by its protected nature reserve status.

Cycling and routes around Muggensturm

The approximately 40-kilometre MÖBS circular cycling route passes through Muggensturm, Ötigheim, Bietigheim and Steinmauern. It mostly follows flat routes and is also suitable for families with children. Along the way, you’ll experience idyllic woodland and meadow landscapes, streams and lakes. Its length, terrain and suitability for families offer practical details to consider if you’d like to include cycling in your stay.

A variety of paths in and around Muggensturm invite you to explore the region on foot or by bike. For cycling routes around the town, detailed route descriptions to neighbouring towns are available, including maps as well as GPS and Google Earth routes. This gives you information about both the MÖBS circular cycling route and other cycling routes in the surrounding area.

There is also a leisure complex on the edge of town, offering fun for the whole family.

Culture in the destination of Rastatt

Rastatt offers cultural attractions of its own. The Rastatt City Museum is housed in a Baroque town palace opposite the Residence Palace. Its permanent exhibitions cover Rastatt’s history over the past 300 years as well as prehistory and early history. Rastatt Palace was the first Baroque residence built on German soil and was modelled on Versailles.

In Rastatt-Förch, Favorite Palace survives in its original form as Germany’s oldest and only porcelain palace. These cultural attractions in Rastatt offer a distinct focus alongside the buildings and routes in Muggensturm.

Discover more destinations: Lichtenau, Gernsbach, Kuppenheim, Rheinmünster, Loffenau, Durmersheim, Steinmauern, Bühlertal

For the overview of the wider destination: Rastatt.