Discover Enkering

Enkering lies in a narrow Anlauter valley between two ridges and combines the experience of nature with a remarkable local history. Restored houses and inns line a walk along the trout-rich Anlauter. At the same time, paths lead to historic sites and special destinations for a varied holiday. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Enkering can therefore plan their stay according to their preferred pace of travel: with a longer circular hike, a climb to the castle ruins, an exploration of the village or a playful outing to the water.

Hiking in the Anlauter Valley and to Rumburg Castle

A notable route is the Castles Trail in the Anlauter Valley. The circular route is 18 km long and takes around five hours to walk. Take this distance and the time required into account when planning your day if you would like to combine an extended hike with a stay in Enkering. A shorter, clearly defined excursion leads from Enkering along a hiking trail up to the ruins of Rumburg Castle.

Rumburg Castle lies northwest of Enkering, above the village on the Schlossberg, a steep and densely wooded spur. Its location alone makes it an illustrative destination for anyone who wants to combine nature and history. The site includes a well-preserved main castle. An outer bailey is separated by a deep and wide moat and survives only as an archaeological monument. Rumburg Castle was first mentioned in historical records in 1361.

Historical traces around Enkering

The history also extends far back east of Enkering. A fortified site stood on the Schellenberg in the 9th century BC. Together with Rumburg Castle, this site shows that the surrounding landscape is interesting not only because of its present-day appearance, but also because it preserves historical evidence. You can take this focus into account when choosing your accommodation if you enjoy discovering visible traces of different eras on your excursions.

In the village itself stands the Catholic parish church of St Ottmar. Its tower has a gabled roof and a stepped gable. Inside, the furnishings include Baroque altars, a Baroque pulpit and a Baroque organ case. The heavily fortified wall surrounding the cemetery at the parish church formerly served defensive purposes. A tour of the village therefore offers several specific details that differ from the hiking destinations in the Anlauter Valley.

Water activities and a walk along the Anlauter

For a shorter outing, Enkering has a water playground. It connects the Mühlbach and Sollache streams via a newly created, meandering stream channel. Weirs and an Archimedes’ screw make interaction with the water easy to understand through play. Families with children can plan this place as a separate activity without making a long hike the main focus.

A walk along the Anlauter passes restored houses and inns. This allows you to combine the landscape of the narrow valley with the village scenery. Depending on the focus of your trip, different ways of exploring are therefore available: the 18 km circular route, the ascent to Rumburg Castle, historical details at the parish church or time spent by the water.

Enkering as a suitable base for planning your trip

Enkering can be reached from Kinding railway station by RBA bus route 9224. You can take this connection into account when planning your journey. When searching for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Enkering, it is worth first deciding on your personal focus: Would you like to plan the Castles Trail as your main activity, discover cultural monuments in the village or combine several shorter experiences?

For the overarching travel overview: Kinding.