Kocher Covered Bridges & Riverfront
Kocherfront mit Henkersbrücke, Rotem Steg und Sulfersteg
Half-timbered facades, old bridges and covered footbridges line the Kocher River, making it Schwäbisch Hall's classic photo spot.
The Kocher River flows through the town. On the western old-town bank, half-timbered houses stack up in tiers and reflect in the water. The Henkersbrücke (Executioner's Bridge) links the old town with the area around St. John's Church on the opposite bank. The red wooden covered bridge Roter Steg and the Sulfersteg covered bridge let you cross the river beneath their roofs. In the river lies Unterwöhrd island, a city park with lawns, beer gardens and the New Globe Theatre. The view back toward the old town from the island is the best photo spot. A walk around the riverfront takes about an hour and can be combined with the Marktplatz and the Würth Art Museum.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Johanniterhalle (Würth Old Masters)
- Kunsthalle Würth
- Haalplatz & Sulferturm
- Freilichtspiele Schwäbisch Hall & Globe Theatre
- Marktplatz & Town Hall
- Hällisch-Fränkisches Museum
- St. Michael's Church & Great Steps
- Großcomburg