Herbrechtingen: Hotels and Accommodations

Herbrechtingen draws attention to the Eselsburg Valley: signposted circular trails make the valley accessible on foot and are between three and ten kilometers long.

If you would like to find accommodations for your stay in Herbrechtingen, this selection is part of your trip planning.

Nature

The Castles and Legends Trail combines a hike through the Eselsburg Valley with seven information boards along the route between Anhausen and Herbrechtingen. A four-kilometer circular route through the valley is particularly suitable for wheelchair hikes.

One route passes the Stone Virgins and the local history museum; the Stone Virgins are a natural monument and the landmark of Herbrechtingen. Climbing is permitted on nine rocks in the Eselsburg Valley. Seasonal restrictions apply to some of these rocks.

Herbrechtingen offers free guided tours through the Eselsburg Valley. The road through the Eselsburg Valley is closed to motor vehicles on Sundays and public holidays; bicycles are exempt.

Culture

The local history museum is located in a former sawmill built in 1799. It depicts life approximately 150 years ago in Herbrechtingen and similar villages in the Ostalb region.

The Monastery Cultural Center is housed in the historic Herbrechtingen Monastery, whose history spans more than 1,220 years. After restoration, the center opened in 2002. The Hirschbachkeller restaurant is located in the vaulted rooms of the provost's office there.

Herbrechtingen also offers guided tours of the monastery, covering the history of Herbrechtingen Monastery from 774 to the present day.

Further destinations: Heidenheim an der Brenz, Steinheim am Albuch, Königsbronn.

To the higher-level travel overview: Heidenheim.