Discover Starzach

Nine signposted hiking routes, a nature trail with stops along the Neckar and museums exploring local history make Starzach a destination for varied discoveries. The routes offer different highlights: some pass chapels and viewpoints, while others lead through woodland or valleys. You can also explore traces of the area’s castle history and Fasnet tradition.

Choose hiking routes by distance and theme

The nine hiking routes are shown on a total of five hiking maps. This lets you choose from different distances and route themes. The 5.4-kilometre “Zum Ammelesbrunnen” route goes over Härle, through the municipal forest, to the Ammelesbrunnen spring and past the forest chapel. Another option is the 6.6-kilometre “Rund um Bierlingen” route, which passes the forest chapel, Hummelberg, the Panoramaweg and St. Martinus.

If you’d like to include a longer route in your excursion plans, consider the 9.3-kilometre “Von Wachendorf ins Starzeltal” route. It passes Schloss Wachendorf and goes through the Starzeltal valley. The “Große Höhenrunde” is 10 kilometres long and leads through the municipal forest and past the Ammelesbrunnen spring. For a different landscape, try the 9.8-kilometre “Von der Wilhelmshöhe ins Neckartal” route; the village museum “Kulturtankstelle” is one of the sights along the way.

Other routes also have their own distinctive landmarks. The 7.2-kilometre “Schwäbisches Sauerland” circular route passes the Lohmühle hiking car park and Eyach station. “Rund um Felldorf” is 5.8 kilometres long and passes Mühringer Talblick and the Hebsack sinkhole. The 7.5-kilometre “Sulzau und die Ruine Siegburg” route goes past the Neckar bridge, Bierlingen cemetery chapel and Eulental spring. The signposted 5.7-kilometre “Panoramarunde zu den Feldkreuzen” circular walk rounds out the selection.

Discover the Neckar Valley and its nature

Near Starzach-Börstingen, the Neckar Nature Trail features eight stations, some of them interactive, that explain the river’s ecosystem and how the Neckar Valley landscape formed. The trail also includes themed play activities for children and places to sit. It combines nature-related topics with engaging displays and gives families ideas for exploring together.

Starzach can also be part of your plans on two wheels: the Neckar Valley Cycle Route runs right through the town. For a different kind of sporting activity, Schloss Weitenburg Golf Club is located in the Neckar Valley near Sulzau. These options cater to different interests and don’t need to be combined into a single outing.

Castles, museums and local history

Schloss Wachendorf offers a glimpse into the area’s architectural history: the Old Castle was built around 1500, and the gatehouse and New Castle were added in 1555. Those interested in the past of the surrounding area can also visit Siegburg Castle ruins. The castle was probably built in the 11th century and destroyed soon afterwards. All that remains is a section of wall and part of the moat.

The Börstingen Village Museum tells the story of Börstingen, including its Swabian mineral spring and timber rafting on the Neckar. The Swabian-Alemannic Miniature Mäskle Museum in Bierlingen offers a very different look at local tradition. It houses the world’s largest collection of miniature Fasnet masks, with more than 5,569 miniatures. These distinct highlights may help guide your travel plans: architecture and historic sites, local history, or the remarkable variety of Fasnet masks.

More places to discover: Nehren, Ammerbuch, Gomaringen, Öschingen, Bühl, Mössingen, Kusterdingen, Tübingen.

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