Welcome to Schöntal
The municipality of Schöntal lies in the beautiful valley of the Jagst and its tributaries Erlenbach, Kessach and Sindelbach. It is a charming area with many leisure opportunities, extensive forests, wide valleys and vineyards, which are best explored on foot or by bike.
Follow one of the marked hiking or cycling trails or join one of the longer cycle routes such as the Kocher-Jagst-Weg, the Grünkernweg or one of the alternatives in the surrounding area. The Jagst and its tributaries also offer opportunities for swimming and fishing.
You can sample delicious local food and wines in the family-run hotels, guesthouses and inns. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural offerings of our 9 districts.
I invite you to visit Schöntal, enjoy the beautiful landscape and be impressed by the splendor of our former Cistercian abbey founded in 1157 in the heart of Schöntal, Schöntal Abbey.
Useful information:
Schöntal, located in the north-western corner of the Hohenlohe district, is a relatively new municipality. It was created in 1972 as part of a municipal reorganization when the previously independent municipalities of Aschhausen, Berlichingen, Bieringen, Kloster Schöntal, Marlach, Oberkessach, Sindeldorf and Westernhausen voluntarily merged to form the new municipality of Schöntal, which was expanded in 1973 to include the municipality of Winzenhofen. With around 5900 inhabitants in 9 villages and numerous hamlets, it is the largest municipality in the region with an area of 8200 hectares (248 m above sea level). The land comes from the former property of Schöntal Monastery, which was given to 9 villages that chose Schöntal as the name for the new municipality and Schöntal Monastery as the administrative center.
Municipality of Schöntal Phone: 07943-9100-0, Mail: info@schoental.de
District administration Phone: 07943-2406 Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm Gravestone by appointment
Abbey church
Education center Phone: 07943-8940, Mail: bildungshaus@kloster-schoental.de; Homepage: www.kloster-schoental.de
(Retreat and study center RC Diocese of Rottenburglnquiries)
Enjoy your visit and have a great time in Schöntal.
Best wishes
Mayor Joachim Scholz