Discover Aurich: Half-Timbered Houses, Church and Trails in the Kreuzbach Valley

Aurich combines historic village scenery with trails through a landscape shaped by the Kreuzbach Valley. Picturesque half-timbered houses, St. John’s Church, which has shaped the village scenery for centuries, and several different routes give the destination its distinctive character.

Historical Traces in Aurich

Aurich’s historical character is first reflected in its half-timbered houses. St. John’s Church is a prominent landmark and has shaped the village scenery for centuries. Another historical detail in Aurich is a stone defensive tower built around 900, with walls 1.6 metres thick. This structure makes the historic character of the village particularly vivid.

The former provost’s farm is also one of the important traces of the past. The imposing half-timbered house was built in 1609 and served as a provost’s farm of Hirsau Abbey. The designation “former” preserves the building’s historical status. Anyone interested in architectural history, ecclesiastical connections and the development of rural communities will find different ways of exploring Aurich’s history at these sites.

The former “Aurich wine press” is also part of the village’s history. It is associated with the Gesangverein Eintracht Aurich e.V.’s own singers’ hall. The wine press was expanded and renovated in 1983 through long and painstaking work. In addition, Aurich was shaped by fruit growing and viticulture until the middle of the 20th century. This past adds to the picture of a place whose history was shaped not only by buildings, but also by earlier forms of land use.

Walking Tours and Trails through the Kreuzbach Valley

For independent exploration, there is a historical walking tour that can be explored with the brochure City Tours on Your Own. This is a suitable way to discover the village’s history in an order of your choosing. Anyone who would like to combine their stay more closely with physical activity can consider the V10 Hasenlauf circular trail. It starts at the hiking car park in the Kreuzbach Valley in Aurich.

The VAI Tour offers another perspective. It leads via the “Roi Igel” viewpoint down to Aurich and into the idyllic Kreuzbach Valley. The historical walking tour, circular trail and route via a viewpoint therefore represent different ways of experiencing Aurich. Before your trip, you can consider whether to focus on the buildings and their history or on a route through the landscape.

The Right Accommodation Idea for Your Trip

When looking for a holiday apartment in Aurich, it is worth deciding on your preferred daily rhythm first. If you are particularly interested in half-timbered houses, St. John’s Church, the former provost’s farm and the history of the wine press, the cultural side of the village takes centre stage. If, on the other hand, you would like to combine the historical walking tour with the V10 Hasenlauf circular trail or the VAI Tour, you can base your planning more closely on the respective starting points and trail sections.

This division is helpful for families because not all travellers have to share the same focus: on one day, the village’s history can be the main attraction, while on another, an independent route can take centre stage. Which holiday apartment or holiday home is right for your trip therefore depends above all on how you would like to discover Aurich and which experiences you want to prioritise.

Other Destinations in the Area

If you would like to get to know other places in addition to Aurich, you can also include Enzweihingen, Riet and Roßwag in your further travel plans.

For the higher-level travel overview: Vaihingen An Der Enz.