Discover Rudersberg: Forest Railway, local history and hotels

Rudersberg lies on the western edge of the Welzheimer Wald in the Wieslauftal. When looking for a hotel for your stay, you can first consider whether the Swabian Forest Railway, historic buildings or a seasonal activity is the deciding factor for you. The suggestions below also differ in their timing: churches and the historic village ensemble offer historical points of interest, while events and swimming options are tied to specific dates or seasons.

Local history in Rudersberg and Steinenberg

St. John’s Church in Rudersberg was newly built in 1782. The exact year of construction provides a specific historical point of reference for anyone interested in the history of the town as part of their trip.

Steinenberg is also part of the municipality of Rudersberg. There, the church square with its half-timbered houses, St. Peter’s Church in its present form dating from 1708, and the fundamentally renovated, listed former rectory form an ensemble. These buildings and the church square give this part of town its own historical focus.

Swabian Forest Railway and local tradition

One of Baden-Württemberg’s most scenic and steepest railway lines begins in Rudersberg: the Swabian Forest Railway. It takes visitors through the attractive landscape in a nostalgic setting. This makes the railway a different point of interest from the historic buildings: the route and the landscape experience take centre stage.

Another date to consider in your planning is the Night of the Bakehouses. It is celebrated in Rudersberg on the last Saturday before the summer holidays to revive local traditions. If you would like to plan your stay around this event, check the specific event date.

Swimming options and opening hours

The Rudersberg indoor swimming pool is located at the Rudersberg school centre, Schulstraße 49. From 4 October 2026, it is open on Fridays from 6 to 8 pm, Saturdays from 2 to 6 pm and Sundays from 8 am to noon. On Fridays, the pool is exclusively for visitors over 50 and people with physical disabilities. Bear this difference between weekdays in mind when planning a visit, and check the opening hours in advance.

Rudersberg outdoor swimming pool is located on Bronnwiesenweg. In September, it is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm; the ticket office closes half an hour before the pool closes. As it operates seasonally, check whether it is open for your specific travel dates.

More ideas in the Rems-Murr district

In the wider Rems-Murr district, the Rems-Murr hiking trail is 50 kilometres long. It can be walked in three stages from Endersbach via Winnenden to Murrhardt. The entire route is well served by local public transport, so you do not need a car to get there. You can download the route navigation to a smartphone. The distance, stages and digital navigation provide practical guidance for planning a hike in the district.

Also in the Rems-Murr district, the seasonal Limesbus Nord, route 372, runs from May until the second-to-last Sunday in October on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, travelling from Murrhardt via Grab and Großerlach to Mainhardt and back. The Limesbus makes it possible to hike to sites along the UNESCO World Heritage Limes or attend tours led by Limes Cicerones. If you plan to use the bus, check the current operating days and dates.

For wine lovers, there are activities in Fellbach in the Rems-Murr district: the Fellbach winegrowers offer wine tastings, cellar tours and a snack at the Neue Kelter. The annual Weintreff at the Alte Kelter is a stylish tasting where numerous wine producers and other food and drink artisans from the Remstal-Stuttgart region present their products. If you are planning a trip around the Weintreff, check the current event dates.

Discover more destinations: Weinstadt, Kaisersbach, Ebni, Sulzbach, Großerlach, Remshalden, Urbach, Kernen in the Remstal.

Back to the regional travel overview: Rems-Murr district.