Discover Aglasterhausen

Aglasterhausen offers several ways to shape your stay: local history, church art, hiking and nature watching. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, you can choose your focus based on what you would like to experience locally. The historic village fountain and the church in Daudenzell will appeal to visitors interested in culture; the Way of St. James and the Müllerle pond offer other themes for planning your trip. The indoor swimming pool and leisure complex are also among the local amenities.

Fountain, Monument and Church Art

A sandstone village fountain stands in the market square. It was created in 1985 by master stonemason Jakob from Gundelfingen. Its four curved sections, each 2.20 metres long, evoke a four-leaf clover. Each segment is dedicated to one of Aglasterhausen’s districts. The fountain’s design and dedication give it a clear connection to the town. Another piece of local history is the Karl Theodor monument, erected by the Stüber Zent in 1782.

In Daudenzell, the Protestant church combines a medieval bell tower with a Baroque nave. During renovation work in the 1960s, secco paintings from the third quarter of the 14th century were discovered in the tower. They depict scenes from the life of Christ, from his birth to his resurrection. To understand the church’s history, it is worth distinguishing between its two different periods: the tower and paintings date back to the Middle Ages, while the nave is Baroque.

The St. Matthäus Aglasterhausen library also brings together a specific location and cultural activities. It is located at Ostlandstraße 27, beneath the Catholic church. The volunteer library team promotes reading and invites visitors to literary hikes, film nights and author readings. Check the library’s current announcements when planning your visit.

Way of St. James, Pond and Leisure Complex

The Way of St. James from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Speyer passes through Aglasterhausen. Those interested in nature watching will find another point of interest at the Müllerle pond, where visitors can observe animals such as kingfishers, geese and dragonflies. Which animals appear may vary. The ponds lie between the districts of Aglasterhausen and Breitenbronn. The Müllerle pond is also a suitable place to take a break during a hike.

The Michelsee recreation and leisure complex includes a hut, a Kneipp pool and several places to rest. Aglasterhausen has operated the complex since 1979. It is also home to a monument commemorating a British bomber crew whose aircraft crashed in Michelbach during the Second World War. The complex thus brings leisure facilities together with a specific link to local history. Aglasterhausen also has an indoor swimming pool for families and leisure visitors. Check the current opening hours before visiting.

More places of interest in the Neckar-Odenwald district

The Neckar-Odenwald district also offers its own destinations and activities. In Elztal, a circular comfort trail of around 3.8 kilometres passes through the Trienzbachtal valley and by a Kneipp facility. The trail is suitable for wheelchair users, people with walkers and families with pushchairs. In Waldbrunn, the Katzenbuckel, at 626 metres, is the highest mountain in the Odenwald; a 20-metre-high observation tower there offers panoramic views across the Odenwald. The “Path of Crystals” geological nature trail explains how the Katzenbuckel was formed from an extinct volcano.

Regional highlights also include local food. The annual “Brunch on the Farm” in the Neckar-Odenwald district features local products such as smoked trout, tangy cheese and homemade bread. At farmers’ markets and direct-marketing days, visitors can meet producers, ask questions and sample regional foods. Check dates, participating farms, and market times and locations in advance. This makes it easier to distinguish local visits in Aglasterhausen from other destinations and events in the Neckar-Odenwald district.

Discover more destinations: Seckach, Hettigenbeuern, Limbach/Laudenberg, Haßmersheim, Elztal, Neunkirchen, Walldürn, Limbach.

For the main travel overview: Neckar-Odenwald district.