Oberstammheim: Hiking and Cultural Heritage

You can get to know Oberstammheim by exploring its hiking trails and historic buildings. The Stammertal circular hiking trail passes through several villages and a variety of agricultural crops; the “Stammerberg” wine trail traces the vineyard year with the help of information panels. The Gallus Chapel and the Gasthof zum Hirschen add two historic sites to these themes. This gives you specific ways to tailor your stay to your interest in hiking or architectural history.

Hiking trails between villages and the vineyard year

The Stammertal circular hiking trail starts at the Stammheim bus stop and passes through Unterstammheim, Girsberg, Guntalingen, Waltalingen and Oberstammheim. The circular hike is 12 kilometres long; longer sections are paved. Between the villages, the route passes vegetable crops, hop fields and vineyards, with views of the surrounding villages. This means that a hike takes in both the places along the trail and the crops and views between them. The route details give you several points to consider when planning: the start at the bus stop, the total distance and the surface of longer sections.

The crops and the views offer two perspectives on the same trail: between the villages, the route passes a variety of cultivated areas, while the surrounding villages are also in view. You can therefore enjoy the circular route for both its agricultural setting and the villages it passes through.

The “Stammerberg” wine trail is a circular route and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Information panels guide you through the vineyard year. The walk takes around 1.5 hours. Its focus sets this trail apart from the route through several villages: here, the vineyard year is the main theme, along with an approximate duration and the stated suitability for wheelchairs and pushchairs. When choosing between the hikes, you can therefore take into account both their themes and the planning details given for each.

Gallus Chapel and Gasthof zum Hirschen

The Gallus Chapel is the oldest place of worship in the Stammertal and is protected as a historic monument at federal level. The Gallus Chapel is generally open to visitors; access arrangements may change over time. If it is locked, you can get the key from the neighbouring Mesmerhaus on the Buck. Since access arrangements can change over time, briefly check before your visit whether the chapel is open and how to obtain the key. Its significance in the Stammertal and the information about access make it a specific destination for a visit focused on local history and culture.

Two historical dates can be distinguished in the story of the Gasthof zum Hirschen. The building was constructed in 1684 as a residence for Johannes Wehrli, the monastic administrator of the Abbey of St. Gall; its history as an inn began in 1786. Inside, notable features include a stylishly furnished entrance hall and two magnificent tiled stoves. One is in the dining room, the other in the adjoining hall. At the Hirschen, the building’s original residential function and its later history as an inn are thus linked with specific interior details.

The chapel and the Hirschen offer different historical perspectives: at the Gallus Chapel, the focus is on its significance as the oldest place of worship in the Stammertal and its protected status. At the Hirschen, the construction date, original residential function, history as an inn and the locations of the tiled stoves tell the story of a single building.

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