Discover Swabian Forest Day: mills, art and culture!

Discover Swabian Forest Day: mills, art and culture!

Next Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Swabian Forest will celebrate a very special event: the 25th Swabian Forest Day. At this annual event, organized by the *Swabian Forest Tourism Association*, visitors can discover numerous mills, historic water wheels and workshops via a scenic hiking trail. The 37 kilometer long path connects thirteen mills and offers the opportunity to experience a piece of history up close. The mills in the Swabian Forest look back on a centuries-long tradition and invite you to get to know their functions and the work of the millers zvw.de reported.

There is a lot on offer on Swabian Forest Day. In addition to hiking, enjoying and discovering art and culture is also on the program. It is a perfect opportunity for all guests interested in art and culture to experience the region to the fullest. The event takes place in the towns of Alfdorf and Lorch and promises a variety of experiences that encourage wonder and discovery, adds gmuender-tagespost.de.

Insights into historical mills

The Heinlesmühle in Alfdorf invites you to visit the time-honored grinding room of our ancestors with an open day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There are guided tours here that deal with the work of the miller and the various grinding processes in the style of the “Old German Water Mill”. This mill still retains elements from the 19th century. The Meuschenmühle opens its doors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are requested here to maintain the grinding room, and an exciting exhibition in the community studio x-fluss.de shows sculptures and works of art by regional artists.

In the *Municipal Art Collection* in Murrhardt from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., visitors have the opportunity to admire important works by artists such as Heinrich von Hügel and Reinhard Nägele, which illustrate the connection between art and the city. Another highlight is the exhibition on the 100th birthday of the artist Ruth Grabert-Armingeon, which can be seen in Welzheim from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and offers an overview of her life's work.

Something for everyone

So it will be a colorful Sunday with something for every age group. Whether you are interested in history, art or simply a nice day of hiking in nature, the Swabian Forest Day has a lot to offer. Visitors will definitely be able to gather many exciting stories and experiences in the mills, workshops and exhibitions.

Be prepared to enjoy the beauty and culture of this region and be surprised by the numerous offers. One can only hope that the weather cooperates and the hikers have a good hand for the perfect day!