Discover Reicholzheim

Reicholzheim combines a distinctive location on the Tauber with winegrowing, historical traces and a variety of hiking opportunities. The old settlement centre lies on a cut bank along a strongly meandering section of the Tauber, in an area free from flooding. The character of the village alone makes it clear that a trip here need not focus on just one attraction: You can combine the landscape, regional history and culinary enjoyment into different day programmes.

Experience the Tauber landscape and winegrowing

A statue of St. John of Nepomuk, the patron saint of bridges, stands on the Reicholzheim Tauber Bridge. The village’s distinctive connection with the Tauber continues in its winegrowing. Today, Satzenberg is considered one of the oldest vineyards in Germany. At wine festivals and tastings, the wineries in Reicholzheim present their work in the vineyards and make it possible to experience the work that goes into the wine. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment and who values regional specialities as much as walks will find a clear focus here for planning their own trip.

Hiking trails with a variety of discoveries

The LT 3 hiking trail, “Between Wine and Faith”, passes orchards and dry-stone walls before reaching a wooded area shortly before Reicholzheim. It then runs gently uphill to the historic Trinity Chapel. The Reicholzheim circular hiking trail also recommends a visit to the chapel, where you can ring the bell. This circular hiking trail also leads via a short detour to Hohen Felsen, an idyllically situated waterfall.

Another option is the “LT-M1 In the Footsteps of the Cistercians” hiking trail. It leads from Bronnbach via the historic stone crosses and St. George’s Church in Reicholzheim back to the starting point. This allows different interests to be taken into account when choosing accommodation: One day may focus more strongly on vineyards and the landscape, while another may centre on religious and historical heritage.

Stone crosses, bridge and regional history

The stone-cross site near Reicholzheim is the largest collection of stone crosses in southern Germany. Fourteen sandstone crosses are embedded there in a sandstone retaining wall. Together with St. George’s Church, the Trinity Chapel and the statue on the Tauber Bridge, they provide a multifaceted way to explore the history of the village without having to limit yourself to a single museum. In neighbouring Bronnbach, the Main-Tauber Archive Association offers guided archive tours for groups; advance registration is required.

Bronnbach as an additional place to explore

Bronnbach railway station is located on the opposite side of the Tauber. From the station, it is about a five-minute walk to Bronnbach Monastery. The “Brass Music on Sunday” concert series is an established part of the events calendar there. It comprises five concerts by regional brass bands in the abbey garden from May to September. The quince trail in Bronnbach preserves the historical diversity and use of the quince by cultivating various old varieties, making it a living archive.

Bronnbach also offers opportunities to explore culinary traditions: The local-history association Reicholzheim’s museum distillery can be visited by prior arrangement; schnapps tastings are likewise available by prior arrangement. When looking for a holiday apartment in Reicholzheim, a simple question can therefore help with choosing the location: Should the focus be on hiking trails, wine and the landscape, or would you also like to include culture, events and the history of regional processing?

If you would like to compare other places, you can also visit Königheim, Boxberg, Igersheim, Niederstetten, Tauberbischofsheim, Großrinderfeld, Ahorn and Assamstadt.

For the higher-level travel overview: Main-Tauber District.