The best road cycling routes around Blaufelden

Opposite the Schöntal Monastery

The **Jewish Cemetery Michelbach an der Lücke** is an important historical memorial site in the district of Schwäbisch Hall. ### History The cemetery was established **around 1840/41**, as the Jewish community previously had to bury their dead in distant Schopfloch. The **first burial took place in 1841**, the **last in 1939**. It served not only Michelbach but also surrounding communities without their own cemetery. ### Appearance The site covers approximately **2,300 m²** and comprises around **270 gravestones**. It is surrounded by a wall and divided by paths. As is customary in Jewish cemeteries, the graves are preserved permanently and are not reused. ### Significance The cemetery is a central testament to the once large Jewish community in Michelbach. After its destruction during the Nazi era, it remained as a silent place of remembrance. ### Conclusion Today, the cemetery commemorates Jewish life in the region and holds great cultural and historical significance.

42 gates and towers can be discovered in the old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The tower path around the city wall offers barrier-free access.

The former train station is located almost at the monastery and opposite the monastery garden.

The station was located near Schöntal Monastery and once served passenger and freight traffic—especially for agricultural products and visitors to the monastery. With the discontinuation of rail operations in the 1980s, it lost its function.

A castle with a chapel was built as early as the 13th century. In the following centuries, the castle was expanded and, at the end of the 16th century, converted into a Renaissance palace. A very beautiful palace, well worth a visit!

Nice little gem right on the Jagst Valley cycle path, with a bench for a break included.

The Art Nouveau church in Gaggstatt is an impressive example of functional-poetic church architecture: aesthetic, symbolic, and spiritually thoughtful. A true gem, its architecture and art invite inner peace and spiritual reflection. The church was built between 1904 and 1905 according to plans by the renowned architect Theodor Fischer, who was personally recommended by King Wilhelm II of Württemberg. It is a hall church made of shell limestone quarry stone combined with sandstone decorations. The twin-towered façade features round towers, beneath whose conical roofs lies a bridge housing the bells. A central arcade design of the galleries and a wood-beamed ceiling characterize the interior. The gallery balustrades are artfully painted in shades of blue and bear biblical inscriptions. For example, the biblical quotation "Blessed are those who hear God's word and keep it" is adorned above the organ loft. The pulpit stands in the center, elevated by stone. It is based on a relief band bearing the inscription "One thing is needed!" and is flanked by figures: Jesus in a gesture of blessing and Mary of Bethany. The organ loft itself features an Art Nouveau relief scene: the Nativity, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the Resurrection of Christ. Two boy sculptures at the main portal (lyre on the left, violin on the right) carry banners bearing the hymns "Hallelujah – sing to the Lord" and "Give thanks to Him, praise His name." A face of Christ is emblazoned above the portal. The organ itself dates from 1905 and was built by the Friedrich Goll company.