Discover Korb: Vineyards, Trails and Church History
Accommodation in Korb
Korb can be explored through a range of interests: vineyards on the Korber Kopf, a section of the Way of St. James and the history of an Early Gothic chapel offer opportunities to plan nature, outdoor activities and culture side by side. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Korb, the mix you want may be the deciding factor: will you focus on Korb itself, or would you also like to explore other destinations in the Rems-Murr district during your stay?
Brunnen in der Vorderen Straße in Korb-Kleinheppach.
Photo: Silesia711 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Vineyards, nature trail and the Way of St. James
At the Korber Kopf, you can stroll through the vineyards. This is a clear focus for walks, suited to anyone who likes to plan their days around spending time outdoors. The orchard nature trail in the Dornhau is located between Korb and Schwaikheim, within Korb’s municipal area. The trail is therefore situated between two named places and also belongs to Korb. The Way of St. James runs from Winnenden via Korb to Endersbach. Unlike the locally named nature trail, the Way of St. James is a route with three clear reference points; Korb lies along the described route between Winnenden and Endersbach.
Church history and paragliding
An Early Gothic chapel was converted into a church in 1500. The Protestant Church in Korb has a Gothic window and a valuable crucifix from this chapel. The year of the conversion is thus connected with two specific features of the church’s furnishings—a tangible way to explore local church history. A paragliding launch site is located on the slope of the Kleinheppacher Kopf. This activity differs from walking through the vineyards and adds another clearly defined focus to the options.
Further perspectives in the Rems-Murr district
If you want to plan beyond Korb, you can include the Rems-Murr hiking trail as a regional tour option. It is 50 kilometres long and can be hiked in three stages from Endersbach via Winnenden to Murrhardt. Route navigation can be downloaded to a smartphone. The entire trail is well served by public transport, so a car is not required to get there.
A seasonal option to add to your plans in the Rems-Murr district is the Limesbus Nord, route 372. From May until the second-to-last Sunday in October, it runs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from Murrhardt via Grab and Großerlach to Mainhardt and back. The Limesbus makes it possible to hike to sites along the UNESCO World Heritage Site Limes or attend tours led by Limes Cicerones. Check the current operating days before travelling.
Culture and food and drink also lead to other places in the Rems-Murr district. In Murrhardt, a night watchman shares stories and legends by torchlight; the activity is also suitable for children, who can bring lanterns. Confirm availability locally before your visit. In Backnang, historical tours follow in the footsteps of the Margraves and lead to St. Pancras Collegiate Church, which contains the burial place of the Margraves of Baden. In Fellbach, the Fellbacher Weingärtner winery cooperative offers wine tastings, cellar tours and a snack at the Neue Kelter. The annual wine tasting at the Alte Kelter in Fellbach is a stylish event where numerous wine producers and other regional food and drink artisans from the Remstal-Stuttgart region present their products. Check availability for specific visits and the current dates for the wine tasting.
Discover more destinations: Rudersberg, Remshalden, Alfdorf, Backnang, Oppenweiler, Kaisersbach, Weinstadt, Aspach.
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