A trip to Schrozberg can focus on caves, their exploration, or a nature trail. The Fox Labyrinth lies beneath Schmalfelden, and a flint exhibition in the Old Town Hall there displays finds from the exploration of the Hohenlohe caves. In Bartenstein, a nature trail begins at Schlossstaffel. These different themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Cave Exploration and Nature Trail in Schrozberg

The Fox Labyrinth is more than 14 kilometers long and is currently considered Germany’s third-longest cave. Its entrance is north of Schmalfelden; the cave itself lies beneath the village. The length gives an idea of its size, while its ranking places it among caves in Germany.

The flint exhibition in the Old Town Hall in Schmalfelden displays artifacts found during the exploration of the Hohenlohe caves, particularly the Fox Labyrinth beneath Schmalfelden. This brings the history of research into focus alongside the cave itself: the exhibition highlights the items discovered and their connection to cave exploration.

If you would like to focus on something other than the cave and exhibition, Bartenstein has a nature trail. It begins south of the castle square at Schlossstaffel. This offers three different starting points for planning your visit: the scale of the Fox Labyrinth, finds from cave exploration, and an outdoor trail.

The Wider Destination of Schwäbisch Hall

The historic old town forms a cultural highlight in the wider destination of Schwäbisch Hall. Almost unchanged medieval lanes meet a partially preserved town wall, numerous towers, covered wooden bridges, stairways and Stäffele steps, as well as a historic market square. The townscape can thus be appreciated through several different architectural features, not just individual sights.

The museums and historic buildings also offer a range of highlights. The Hällisch-Fränkisches Museum is housed in seven historic buildings. The Kunsthalle Würth in Schwäbisch Hall opened in 2001. St. Nicholas’s Collegiate Church at Großcomburg Monastery houses a Romanesque wheel chandelier. The Hohenlohe Open-Air Museum in Schwäbisch Hall-Wackershofen comprises more than 75 historic buildings; the Sandelsches Museum in Kirchberg an der Jagst presents the history of the former residential town and its surrounding area across several floors.

The landscape in the Schwäbisch Hall district is characterized by a variety of features: the fertile Hohenlohe Plain lies to the north, and the Franconian-Swabian Keuper Hills to the south. Plains alternate with deeply incised valleys; protected valley slopes shape the landscape along the Kocher, Jagst, and their tributaries. The larger recreation and forest areas include the Mainhardt Forest, the Waldenburg Mountains, the Limpurg Mountains, and the Ellwangen Mountains.

Cycling Routes, a Walk, and More

Cycling routes can be distinguished by their connection to the town and landscape: the Kocher-Jagst Cycle Route passes directly through Schwäbisch Hall, and three day rides begin and end in the town center. In the district, cycle routes run along the Kocher, Jagst, and Bühler rivers. For a walk, a path through Ackeranlagen city park leads from the town center to Großcomburg Monastery in 30 minutes. The centuries-old Way of St. James also passes through Schwäbisch Hall on its way to Santiago de Compostela.

The Johanniterkirche offers tours for groups, school classes, and kindergartens by appointment. The Schwäbisch Hall saltwater baths have three brine pools and wellness facilities. Einkorn Stadl serves Swabian, Hohenlohe, and Tyrolean dishes; the food on offer may change.

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