Kernen in the Rems Valley

In Kernen in the Rems Valley, active excursions go hand in hand with art and wine culture. The ducal marble run, the climbing garden above Stetten and Y-Burg, with its summer events, each offer something different. The Rems Valley Cycle Route and small-scale art events in the village centre of Kernen-Stetten round out the options, giving you a choice of ways to shape your holiday around outdoor activities, culture or good food and wine.

Active days: marble run, climbing garden and cycle route

The ducal marble run in Kernen is more than 800 metres long and extends along a route of around 1.5 kilometres. The run and the route therefore each have their own stated length; the route distance is particularly useful when planning an active excursion.

The climbing garden run by the Remstal District Group of the German Alpine Club (DAV) is located above Stetten, surrounded by woodland and vineyards. Its sheltered location allows climbing almost all year round. This offers a different kind of activity from a cycling tour or an excursion along the marble run.

From Weinstadt, the Rems Valley Cycle Route follows a loop through the wine-growing countryside via Kernen and Fellbach to Remseck am Neckar. The sequence of towns shows the route’s regional scope and suits plans focused not just on a single destination, but on the wine-growing countryside along the way.

Wine and art in Kernen

In summer and late summer, Y-Burg provides the setting for the annual Culinary Wine Trail, small-scale theatre performances and traditional wine tastings hosted by the Stetten winegrowers. The event brings wine and performing arts together with the seasonal character of the place.

At St-Pierre-Platz in the village centre of Kernen-Stetten, the KUNSTvollAUTOMAT sells small works of art, including drawings, paintings, word art, photographs and small sculptures. The range of disciplines makes it a distinctive art offering alongside Kernen’s larger activity destinations.

At the KuKuK art market “Kuck Mal,” KuKuK artists and non-members can display and sell their work; the event also features an artistic stage programme and food and drink. Unlike the art vending machine, this format combines the sale of artworks with performing arts and food and drink.

Further excursions in the Rems-Murr district

The wider travel destination of the Rems-Murr district also offers options for longer nature and culture itineraries. The Rems-Murr hiking trail is 50 kilometres long and can be walked in three stages from Endersbach via Winnenden to Murrhardt. The entire route is well served by local public transport, so you do not need a car to get there. Route navigation can be downloaded to a smartphone. With its length, stages and named towns, the hiking trail provides a distinct framework for planning regional tours.

Another example in the Rems-Murr district is Murrhardt, where a night watchman tells stories and legends by torchlight. The activity is also suitable for children, who can bring lanterns. If you plan to include it in your itinerary, check locally to confirm its availability.

Choose your travel dates and holiday apartment

When choosing a holiday apartment in Kernen, consider the reason for your trip: the annual Culinary Wine Trail takes place in summer and late summer, while the climbing garden is open almost all year round. This seasonal contrast may influence your choice of travel dates. If you are planning your trip around the Wine Trail, check the current dates in advance.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Stetten, Rommelshausen, Berglen, Aspach, Rudersberg, Spiegelberg, Kaisersbach, Waiblingen.

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