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Kreßberg

Welcome to Kreßberg, a charming destination in the Schwäbisch Hall district. This travel guide will take you through the geographical location and special features, tourist-relevant sights, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities.

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Attractions in Kreßberg


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Hiking Trail · Frankenhöhe
Via the Crailsheimer Hart
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 37.7 km
Duration 11:00 h
Ascent 528 m
Descent 579 m

From Schnelldorf via Kesselberg, forests, ponds, and Großenhub to Jagstzell: easy paths, beautiful views, charming villages, and varied nature ...

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from Dr. Konrad Lechner,   Wandermagazin
Long Distance Hiking · Schwäbisch Hall region
Kocher-Jagst Trail—enchanted valleys and rolling hills
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 199.1 km
Duration 52:15 h
Ascent 2,994 m
Descent 3,026 m

199 kilometers through the Hohenlohe region: river valleys, forests, historic towns, and sweeping views make the Kocher-Jagst Trail a particularly ...

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from Jarle Sänger,   Wandermagazin
Long Distance Hiking · Baden-Wurttemberg
Jagststeig
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 84.3 km
Duration 22:15 h
Ascent 1,077 m
Descent 1,107 m

Point-to-point hike with four daily stages from Blaufelden to Ellwangen (Jagst) with connection to the German railway.

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Hohenlohe + Schwäbisch Hall Tourismus e. V.
Bicycle Rides · Schwäbisch Hall region
WälderTour - East
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 75 km
Duration 5:25 h
Ascent 447 m
Descent 447 m

Good summer swimming route through extensive forests, original villages, past many ponds and lakes, natural streams and mills - beautiful from ...

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from Mia Hohenlohe,   Community
Map / Access route from Schnelldorf station to the Jagststeig
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 7.6 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 64 m
Descent 9 m

Hills, forests, wide valley views, and historic paths – the access route to the Jagststeig connects nature, ridge trails, and charming landscapes ...

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from Dr. Konrad Lechner,   Wandermagazin
Hiking Trail · Schwäbisch Hall region
Above the Mühlental
Map / Above the Mühlental
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.3 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 144 m
Descent 172 m

The hike leads on lonely high paths and through meadown-rich valleys initially on the E8, but then unmarked back to Neuhaus.

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from Dr. Konrad Lechner,   Wandermagazin
Hiking Trail · Frankenhöhe
Across the Crailsheimer Hart
Map / Across the Crailsheimer Hart
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 23.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 129 m
Descent 90 m

We walk along the European main watershed, pass through rich forests and see wide meadows and streams before finally reaching Wildenstein.

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from Dr. Konrad Lechner,   Wandermagazin
Hiking Trail · Schwäbisch Hall region
To the Frankenhöhe
Map / To the Frankenhöhe
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 18 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 244 m
Descent 183 m

First, the Kapellwald, consisting mainly of deciduous trees with its deeply cut stream beds, impresses. Then the stepped edge bay around ...

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from Dr. Konrad Lechner,   Wandermagazin
Bicycle Rides · Frankenhöhe
Magic Triangle
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 74.8 km
Duration 5:25 h
Ascent 419 m
Descent 430 m

Ellwangen - Crailsheim - DinkelsbühlChallenging route along rivers and lakes.

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from Katja Boser,   Touristik Service Dinkelsbühl
Bicycle Rides · Frankenhöhe
When we climb
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 31.2 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 157 m

Challenging route to the Dinkelsbühl radio beacon.

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from Katja Boser,   Touristik Service Dinkelsbühl
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Kreßberg is idyllically situated on a hill between the rivers Jagst and Kocher. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, meadows and forests. A special highlight are the numerous orchards with old apple and pear varieties.

For those interested in culture, Kreßberg offers some highlights worth seeing: Kirchberg Castle from the 16th century or the local history museum Alte Schule in Haselhof are just two examples.

Kreßberg also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine: Be sure to try the regional specialities such as Maultaschen or Spätzle with lentils - simply delicious!

The best outdoor activities can vary depending on the season: In spring, a hike through blossoming orchards or along the banks of the Jagst or Kocher rivers is worthwhile. In summer you can go on wonderful cycling tours or relax at one of the bathing lakes. Autumn beckons with colourful deciduous forests and mushroom picking tours; in winter, on the other hand, groomed cross-country trails invite you to go cross-country skiing.

If it rains, there are also indoor options: The Wackershofen open-air museum shows historical crafts and rural life, while the Hohenlohe open-air museum in Schwäbisch Hall gives an insight into the rural culture of the region.

For a particularly beautiful view, we recommend a walk to the observation tower on the Schönenberg or to the ruins of Lauenstein Castle.

Kreßberg is definitely worth a trip - whatever the season. We hope that this travel guide will help you with your planning and that you will have many unforgettable experiences in Kreßberg!

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Reviews

  • February 02, 2026
    Elfriede Hohenlohe
    Tolle Route. Wundervoller Ausblick vom Einkorn!
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    Variety of paths Solitude Scenic
    Written February 02, 2026
    Long Distance Hiking
    Kocher-Jagst-Trail
  • May 31, 2025
    A. R.
    Bin nur die Strecke von Schwäbisch Hall bis Kirchberg im Uhrzeigersinn gegangen. Fast durchweg wirklich sehr lohnenswert. Problem ist die Markierung: die sind leider an den kritischen Punkten zu wenige (Redundanz!!!), verschwinden teilweise im Gebüsch oder sind etwas ungünstig aufgehängt. Außerdem sind die auf der Markierung aufgebrachten Pfeile manchmal problematisch: Manchmal versteht man sie nur richtig, wenn man nicht vor der Markierung steht, sondern am Abzweigpunkt (ist ja auch nicht immer eindeutig). Außerdem sind die Symbole zwar nett, aber viel zu gedeckt um im Halbdunkel noch deutlich erkannt zu werden (Das waren Werbeprofis, aber keine Wanderer!). Und noch was: in Kirchberg begegneten mir zwei Wanderer aus dem Schwäbischen, die meinten, Weg (und Wanderland Hohenohe) seien "tot". Hatte nicht die zeit groß nachzufragen, aber sie meinten wohl die Infrastruktur und das Außenherum. Ja, das ist leider nachvollziehbar!
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    Written May 31, 2025
    Long Distance Hiking
    Kocher-Jagst-Trail
  • February 06, 2025
    Renate Mauser 🥾
    February 05, 2025
    Eine sehr schöne Etappe des Jagststeigs sehr gut geplant als Rundweg. Schöne Aussichten in einer ziemlich menschenleeren Gegend. Wir waren ca. 3 Stunden auf der Strecke unterwegs – mit Pausen. Uns sind lediglich 4 Wanderer begegnet.
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    Klinglesmühle
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    Sixenmühle
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    in Mistlau
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    in Oßhalden
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    Aussicht von Nestleinsberg
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    Written February 06, 2025
  • May 31, 2020
    Ursula Hellerich 
    May 31, 2020
    Die Tour ist superschön, keine Motorräder, abseits der großen Straßen. Danke
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    Written May 31, 2020
  • May 09, 2020
    Wolfgang Kemmler 
    May 06, 2020
    Schöne Wanderung durch und vorbei an saftigen Wiesen.
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    Photo: Wolfgang Kemmler, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Kemmler, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Kemmler, Community
    Written May 09, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Above the Mühlental
  • January 06, 2019
    Jörg Bauer
    4.1.19, schöne Tour, sehr gut gekennzeichnet, schöner Zwischenstopp in der Gaststätte beim Wasserturm Neuhausen, ca. 300 m vom Weg. Übernachtung im Gasthaus Hirsch in Wilderstein. Sehr empfehlenswerte Gaststätte mit Übernachtungsmöglichkeit vor der 4. Etappe.
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    Written January 06, 2019
  • April 17, 2018
    Gerd Eggemann
    Anstrengend aber sehr schön
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    Dienstag, 17. April 2018, 21:01 Uhr
    Photo: Gerd Eggemann, Community
    Dienstag, 17. April 2018, 21:02 Uhr
    Photo: Gerd Eggemann, Community
    Written April 17, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    WälderTour - East
  • November 09, 2014
    Heinz Obinger 
    November 09, 2014
    Im Herbst, wenn die Blätter bunt leuchten ist die waldreiche Tour besonders schön!
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    Written November 09, 2014
    Bicycle Rides
    WälderTour - East
  • March 17, 2014
    Heinz Obinger 
    Tolle Wanderung durchs schöne Hohenloher Land. Wanderheinz
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    Written March 17, 2014
    Long Distance Hiking
    Kocher-Jagst-Trail

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