Vellberg & Stöckenburg
Vellberg
A compact medieval town with intact walls and fortifications. Across the valley, on a hilltop, stands the thousand-year-old church of Stöckenburg.
Vellberg lies about 12 km east of Schwäbisch Hall. It is a compact town with its walls, gates and underground passages fully preserved. You can walk around the entire town in half an hour and explore the gun emplacements and tunnels beneath the walls.
Across the valley, on the summit of Stöckenburg, stands St. Martin's Church, one of the region's oldest churches. It has a late Gothic altar and a painted ceiling. Trails connect the two sites, making a leisurely half-day walk.
Restaurants nearby serve traditional Hohenlohe dishes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Großcomburg
- St. Michael's Church & Great Steps
- Hällisch-Fränkisches Museum
- Marktplatz & Town Hall
- Freilichtspiele Schwäbisch Hall & Globe Theatre
- Haalplatz & Sulferturm
- Kunsthalle Würth
- Kocher Covered Bridges & Riverfront