In
1472 the Schwäbisch Hall legman Sigmund Weinbrenner establishes
pilgrimage to the Einkorn and 10 years later the Comburg monastery
erects a chapel there. In 1814 the baroque building is struck by
lightning, burns down and is never rebuilt. In 1893 the 28 m tall
observation tower, which was built next to the former main portal of
the church, is inaugurated and christened König-Karl-Turm (King Karl
tower). Today the tower is a main attraction of the mountain. There
is a wide view over the Schwäbisch Hall and Hohenlohe plain as well
as the Kocher valley. However, the view from the south-western slope
of the Einkorn is just as marvellous.
A
few steps further on there is a barbecue area, a playground and a
restaurant with a beer garden. The Einkorn is a popular destinaton
for hiking, playing and barbecues, especially for school outings. In
suitable weather hanggliders and paragliders take off on the
nonforested southwestern edge.
