Discover Rot am See: History and Tours

The Landhege and traces of history

The Rothenburg Landhege, a wall-and-ditch structure, survives at several locations within the municipality of Rot am See, particularly near Musdorf and Herbertshausen. The Rohrturm and longer sections of the medieval Landhege also survive within the municipality. The Landhege marked the outer boundary of the formerly Free Imperial City of Rothenburg. Its construction and former role as a boundary offer two distinct ways to understand this historical feature.

The municipality also contains clusters of Celtic burial mounds and several medieval stone crosses and atonement crosses. This brings together historical evidence from different periods and in different forms: the Landhege as a boundary structure, burial mounds from Celtic times and crosses from the Middle Ages. Those interested in history can explore these topics separately rather than treating them as a single attraction.

Remembrance and everyday history

The memorial site “The Men of Brettheim” opened in Brettheim Town Hall in 1992. It commemorates Friedrich Hanselmann, Leonhard Gackstatter and Leonhard Wolfmeyer, three Brettheim residents who were executed in April 1945. The site thus focuses specifically on remembering these three people and the events of April 1945.

The Reubach local history museum offers another perspective on the history of the municipality. Since 1974, it has displayed farmhouse furniture, rural household items and objects of local historical significance. Unlike the boundary structure and the memorial, its focus is on everyday objects and their local history. Visitors interested in culture can therefore explore different themes, depending on whether they are more interested in historical boundaries, remembrance or rural household items.

Tours and recurring events

For the annual “Tour de Rot am See,” 17 tours were trialled together with residents, children and young people from the municipality. Before choosing a particular route, check its details and conditions, as these may change. Numerous cycling and hiking trails also run around Rot am See, including the Celtic Trail, the Museum Trail and the Bundschuh Trail. Their names offer a starting point for planning your own tour; the conditions on each trail remain a practical consideration.

Rot am See also has a mini-golf course. If you would like to include it in your plans, check the municipality’s information on opening hours before your visit. Another leisure event is the Bartholomämarkt in Beimbach, where each August vintage vehicle enthusiasts gather with tractors, lorries and other historic equipment. Exact dates and the programme vary; check the dates if the market is a reason for your trip. Reubach’s village summer theatre stages an entertaining play each year.

Which holiday apartment suits your travel plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to distinguish between ongoing historical themes and events tied to specific dates. The Landhege, burial mounds and crosses represent historical themes; the Bartholomämarkt is an annual event with changing dates and programmes. If you are travelling for an event, check the date first. For tours, it is worth checking the specific route and its conditions. Also consider which of the places mentioned you would like to include in your stay.

Discover more destinations: Braunsbach, Rosengarten, Mainhardt, Döttingen, Kirchberg an der Jagst, Schrozberg, Bühlerzell, Cröffelbach.

For the overview of the wider region: Schwäbisch Hall.