Kulturwanderweg Jagst - 8. Etappe Mulfingen-Heimhausen bis Langenburg

The Hohenlohe princes high above - and a "cryptic riddle" in the cellar

Multiple crossings of the Jagst on paved and gravel paths, ascents through open terrain and forest.

This eighth stage of the cultural hiking trail along the Jagst takes you back to the footsteps of the Hohenlohe princes.

The Hohenlohe family - the "little soul" and a democritical thinker

The Lords of Hohenlohe, later Imperial Counts and Imperial Princes, appear in the history books as early as the Hohenstaufen period. Related They were and still are related to many European monarchies. For example Queen Victoria, for example; Queen Elisabeth paid a visit to Germany in 1965. visit to Germany in 1965 and paid a visit to her relatives in little Langenburg during her visit to Germany. The castle on the "Langenberg" is a real and also defines the town and landscape architecturally. landscape. When the family flag flies, the Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg is in the house. In 1576, the castle of the Counts of Hohenlohe from the 15th century was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. But presumably However, the construction of a castle had probably already begun in the 13th century. castle. Mighty round towers flank the light-colored, rectangular building - to the The "Lindenstamm" bastion to the west and the mighty witch and bed tower to the northeast. Walk through the baroque inner courtyard and stroll through the arcades the arcades - the artistic garden arrangement breathes great culture. From here, you have a fantastic view of the Jagst valley. castle hosts the concerts of the annual "Hohenloher Summer of Culture". And the hiking trail along the Jagst is another highlight here another highlight and confirms its cultural claim. The castle museum offers a glimpse into the history of Hohenlohe and exhibits and exhibits include weapons and porcelain. The German Car Museum is a meeting place for the Middle Ages and the modern age: here, in the historic stables of the castle, you can see 80 roadworthy gasoline-powered carriages from the period between 1893 and 1939. Be sure to watch the cult speech by former mayor Gronbach in moving pictures.
But also the citizens of Langenburg have also made a name for themselves: Carl Julius Weber was born here (1767-1832). The philosopher is regarded as Hohenlohe's Democritus - and his "Journey through the Kingdom of Württemberg" became a bestseller. Anyone who has read the novel "The Saint and her Fool" (or seen the movie movie), you will easily recognize "Thor stein" as Morstein Castle and "Brauneck" as Langenburg Castle. The author Agnes Günther (1863- 1911) lived in Langenburg for many years as the dean's wife. Langenburg for many years. The "little soul" in the novel is Agnes Günther in life.