Discover Malmsheim and find hotels

Malmsheim can be explored through several distinct themes: a self-guided tour of the historic town centre, the local history museum and a hiking route along the Rankbach. The S 6 S-Bahn connections towards Stuttgart and Weil der Stadt may also be important for your travel plans. If you are looking for hotels in Malmsheim, local history, outdoor activities and your preferred train connection offer different points of reference when choosing your destination.

Explore the historic town centre

The tour of the old town centre comprises 17 information boards and is designed for independent exploration. The route takes you to the town hall, the Church of St Germanus, the two former schools and the bakehouse. It also includes historic farmsteads, single-storey farmhouses and half-timbered buildings from different periods. The tour therefore focuses on both individual buildings and a variety of architectural styles. If you are interested in how a town has developed, the sequence of stops offers a distinctive way to discover Malmsheim: you can view the buildings and houses mentioned in the context of the historic town centre.

Local history museum in Malmsheim

The Malmsheim Local History Museum opened in 1991, for Renningen’s millennium celebrations, in a barn dating from the 16th century. It is dedicated to rural traditions. Today, the Rankbachtal Local History Association runs the museum for the entire town of Renningen. The museum thus brings together two themes: Malmsheim’s local history and the association’s role across the town as a whole. It complements the town-centre tour with a different focus. While buildings and architectural styles are the stops on the historic town-centre tour, the museum centres on rural traditions.

Hiking along the Rankbach

An 8.2-kilometre hiking route starts at Malmsheim S-Bahn station and follows the Rankbach along the Bach Adventure Trail. Its focus is clearly different from that of the town-centre tour: here, the route beside the stream and the Bach Adventure Trail are the main features, while the town-centre tour focuses on historic buildings and architectural styles. Starting at the S-Bahn station also provides a clear point of reference for planning. If you would like to include a hike in your stay, you can consider this route as a separate option alongside the town-centre tour.

Getting there by S-Bahn

Malmsheim has an S 6 S-Bahn stop. From there, services run towards Stuttgart and Weil der Stadt. These two directions can help you plan your journey according to your itinerary. For specific departure times and connections, check the timetable for your travel dates.

Gliding training

Gliding training is another activity associated with Malmsheim. The practical training run by the Malmsheim Sports Flying Club takes place at the Renningen-Malmsheim airfield from March to October. Club membership is required for gliding training. So, if you are interested in this activity, bear in mind the distinction between a general interest in gliding and taking part in the practical training.

More things to explore in the wider Renningen destination

Malmsheim is a district of Renningen. The wider Renningen destination offers other cultural and active pursuits that you can also consider when planning your trip. Every year during the summer season, the Renningen Open-Air Theatre presents a new programme featuring a family play and an evening theatre production for adults. If a performance is important to your plans, check the latest dates with the organiser.

In Renningen, the World Culture Trail runs along the Rankbach from Jahnstraße towards the sports grounds and is a pleasant route for a stroll. The artworks along the trail invite visitors to reflect on global issues, as well as culture and religion. Well-maintained hiking and cycling trails around Renningen offer opportunities for active recreation; local hiking clubs and the local branch of the German Cyclists’ Association continuously maintain the network of routes. The Nativity Museum in Renningen houses figures from the Renningen Nativity scene, as well as numerous ethnographic objects brought back by Pastor Pitzal from trips abroad. These attractions broaden the picture of the Renningen destination, while the town-centre tour, the local history museum and the hiking route along the Rankbach provide ideas for your stay in Malmsheim.

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