Grafenberg’s bakehouse with its wood-fired oven, historic cider press and trails around the village take centre stage. This makes it easy to combine baking traditions and local history with hikes and a visit to the arboretum. If you are planning to attend baking classes, events or the village festival, check the latest dates and participation or booking arrangements.

Bakehouse and Cider Press

Grafenberg’s bakehouse has a wood-fired oven that holds around 30 loaves. The AK Kelter regularly organises baking classes and baking sessions there. Bread, onion tart and other treats are baked for events; the selection for celebrations and events also includes cream cake, yeast plait, pizza, tarte flambée and various sweet cakes. If you would like to take part in a class or baking session, check the current participation requirements in advance.

Grafenberg’s cider press was built in the second half of the 17th century and used as a cider press until 1910. Today, it offers a historic setting for public and private events. If you are planning an event there, clarify the current booking arrangements in advance.

Hiking and Countryside

The Mörike Trail runs around Grafenberg, is about 7 km long and forms part of the renewal of the hiking trail network in the Swabian Alb Biosphere Reserve. Grafenberg is also on the Mörike Circular Hiking Trail, which offers walks in the foothills of the Swabian Alb. The Mörike Trail’s approximate length can help you choose a route; for information on trail conditions and signposting, check the latest local route information.

Grafenberg Arboretum is well signposted and has clearly marked paths. It is particularly worth visiting in spring and autumn. Check the latest local access information before your visit. From Grafenberg, you can see the Schönbuch to the west, with the Black Forest beyond it. As well as choosing a route, you can make a seasonal nature visit and take in the scenery as highlights in their own right.

Village Festival and Regional Highlights

Grafenberg’s village festival is generally held every two years and lasts two days. Local clubs and organisations put on an entertainment programme and offer a variety of food and drinks. The festival usually takes place on the last weekend before the summer holidays; check the current dates before adding it to your travel plans.

For a broader regional trip, you can also explore Zwiefalten and Lichtenstein Castle in the wider Reutlingen destination. The Münster of Our Lady is at the heart of Zwiefalten, an old monastic and pilgrimage town, and is one of the most important examples of German Late Baroque architecture. Concerts are held in the Münster every year; dates vary.

Lichtenstein Castle was built between 1840 and 1842 on the foundations of an older knight’s castle. From there, the Hochgehträumt circular hiking trail leads along impressive scenic cliffs directly to Nebelhöhle cave. Public transport does not go directly to the castle. The nearest bus stops are Unterhausen (Oberhausener Steige), Honau and Traifelberg; you can hike to the castle from there. Public transport arrangements may change, so check current connections in advance.

Discover more destinations: Hohenstein, Pliezhausen, Römerstein, Mehrstetten, Gomadingen, Bad Urach, Dettingen an der Erms, Pfullingen.

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