Mulfingen
In the middle of the Jagst valley you’ll discover a community arisen out of a confident self-image. What was dear to people was preserved here and what requires team effort is supported. Here, people dare to have visions that will preserve values for the future, values needed for a home one likes to live in. That’s the reason why visitors will experience a place and people that are refreshingly different: future-oriented and rugged, unconventional and stubborn, distinctive and hospitable. Beautiful timbered houses, caringly restored characterize the image in all districts of Mulfingen.
Life by the river shapes Mulfingen’s appearance significantly. In a picturesque coexistence with the honourable building fabric the Jagst river meanders through the districts of Mulfingen. The Jagst river is a rather small one, yet giant is the natural scenery that lives with and through Jagst river. Due to the very high quality of water the river Jagst provides a habitat and sanctuary for many endangered animals and plants. To treat this lifeline responsibly is of great importance to Mulfingen. There are several swmming areas so people can enjoy Jagst river in summer to the fullest. Summer in Jagst valley – pure nature!
Fans of hang-gliding may enjoy the only hang-gliding area of northern Württemberg. The distance in height is 168m which enables you to glide for over an hour.
The cultural highlights in and around Mulfingen are undoubtfully the many products of sacred art. In churches and all along the old paths there are wayside shrines and saints’ portraits witnessing the earlier days’ faithfulness. A special gem is the St. Anna chapel in Mulfingen. Since 1597 the spring of St. Anna has been the destination of thousands of pilgrims. As protocols of healings state, the spring was believed to have strong spiritual powers. And even today, long after the beneficial spring has dried the place still feels very special. Therefore the St. Annas fest on July 26th is one of Mulfingen’s most important holidays. Every year thousands visit the chapel for sermons and prayers. The procession of lights is a deeply impressive and unforgettable experience for all visitors.
Forests and hills around Mulfingen house many sights therefore hiking in central Jagst valley is a eventful recreational activity. We selected some hiking paths for you that lead you to places providing a great view, to rivers and lakes, to historical buildings and scenic timbered villages, to medieval wolf traps, natural heritage sites, to churches and sacred art.
Enjoyment is the main goal! Enjoy the scenery, the peacefulness and relaxation, the hospitability of people and their tasty meals and beverages. Mulfingen – a place of Hohenlohe hoesty witing to be discovered
Contact information:
Mayor’s office Mulfingen, Kirchweg 1, 74673 Mulfingen
Phone: +49 7938-90400, Fax: +49 7938-904013
e-mail: info@mulfingen.de
Web: www.mulfingen.de
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