Explore Entringen through two distinct lenses: the architectural and furnishing history of the Protestant Michaelskirche and its location on the western edge of Schönbuch Nature Park. Archaeological finds from the Alemannic period add another dimension. When planning your stay, you can decide whether to focus on cultural history, trails through the countryside, or a combination of both.

Countryside and Trails on the Schönbuch

Entringen lies on the western edge of Schönbuch Nature Park. Nearby, visitors can access hiking and cycling trails, play and rest areas, an extensive protected area of traditional orchards, and Hohenentringen Castle. This offers various ways to spend time outdoors and discover the area’s cultural history. When planning your stay, consider whether you would rather focus on trails and countryside or on the history of the town.

Getting to Entringen

Entringen is accessible by the Ammertalbahn, which runs every 15 minutes from Herrenberg and Tübingen. Check the timetable before setting out. Entringen can also be reached via cycling and hiking trails from the Ammertal and Schönbuch, as well as via the B296. There are several ways to get there.

Michaelskirche: Several Eras in One Place

The site of the Protestant Michaelskirche dates back to the 8th century; the Gothic church was built in 1452. Romanesque remains add to this historical setting. Other features include a fortified tower with arrow slits, a medieval oak bell frame, late Gothic furnishings, historic gravestones, and a pre-Reformation holy water stoup. The different architectural elements and furnishings point to several layers of history rather than a single phase of construction.

Visits are possible on Sundays from April to October, after the church service until 6 p.m. Check these visiting arrangements in advance if you are planning a visit to the church.

Alemannic Finds and Graves

A sword with a gold hilt and a helmet dating from the 5th century were found near the village. Later excavations revealed Alemannic row graves and other Alemannic and early Christian graves near the Zehntscheuer. The archaeological evidence thus ranges from artefacts from the Migration Period to indications of several burial grounds. Alongside the church architecture, these finds provide a distinct focus on the history of the town.

Ammerbuch as the Wider Setting

The wider destination of Ammerbuch also provides a regional cultural and landscape setting. Schönbuch and the Ammertal are highlighted as areas of natural scenery. Since 2021, Ammerbuch has been part of the European Cultural Route Heinrich Schickhardt, a cultural route recognised by the Council of Europe. It links significant sites from the life and work of Renaissance master builder Heinrich Schickhardt.

From the courtyard of Hohenentringen Castle, views stretch across Ammerbuch and the Upper Gäu as far as the Black Forest. The castle is an elongated, three-storey stone building with a hipped roof, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. In spring 2018, two routes in Ammerbuch were included in the range of premium hiking trails and premium walking trails along the Früchtetrauf. Other sights highlighted in Ammerbuch include the airfield, traditional orchards, and vineyards.

For the wider travel overview: Ammerbuch.