The path around Herrenbachsee lake, located below Adelberg, is a walk that can be done at different speeds. You can complete it at a brisk pace in little more than an hour. Or you can take your time and spend a whole day here on the shores of the lake and in the forest around it.
The former castle is just 500m further on. The moat is still clearly visible today. The depression in the inner part was once the well. A short detour there is worthwhile (approx. 50m). Little is known about its history, but there is some speculation. In a description of the Oberamt Schorndorf from 1851 there is the following note: "Reference is made to a "Burg Ebersberg", which belonged to the founder of Adelberg, Folknand von Staufen, who was the last of his house to be buried with shield and helmet in Adelberg Monastery."
Young and old explorers alike will find all kinds of interesting facts about the forest and its stories on the forest adventure trail around the lake. You can turn a wooden wheel, discover a fairytale fountain or follow the tracks of badgers, squirrels and foxes on the stalking trail. There are also several new marble runs along the circular trail. For €1.00, wooden marbles can be taken out of the machine.
And as beautiful as the trail is, it is also nice that almost everyone can walk it comfortably or be driven around the lake. Well-maintained paths invite people who are no longer able to walk so well and little ones can also be driven around in their baby carriages without too much effort. The historic Herrenmühle mill on the lake is the perfect place for an enjoyable break.
