Hermann, Missouri near the Katy Trail

Hermann is not directly on the Katy Trail, but it is less than 3 miles from the trail and a popular destination due to its charm and character.  This German-flavored town has numerous wineries, B&B's, antique shops, and other attractions.  And it hosts a fantastic Oktoberfest the first four weekends in October (look below for a full listing of Hermann Festivals). 

Hermann Visitors Bureau 800-932-8687 / 573-486-5400 http://www.hermannmissouri.com http://www.hermannmo.info http://www.hermannmo.com

Hermann Missouri on MapQuest

Taking the Train

Amtrak's cross-Missouri route stops at Hermann, as well as a handful of other towns along the Katy Trail.  Bikes are allowed on this route, if arranged in advance.  See the Katy Trail Amtrak Guide for full details.

The Bridge

The old narrow bridge to Hermann has been replaced by a new bike-friendly and pedestrian-friendly bridge, so riding your bike from McKittrick to Hermann is not a big deal any more.  Just head south on highway 19 from McKittrick.  See the map on the McKittrick page, or move the map below north along 19.  You'll have to follow Main Street from the McKittrick trailhead up to the highway.  Total distance from McKittrick to Hermann is less than three miles. However, for those who prefer not to ride off-trail, some of the local B&B's will give their guests a ride between Hermann and the McKittrick trailhead.  There is no pay phone at the McKittrick trailhead.  So if you need one of the Hermann inns to come pick you up at the trailhead, you'll either need to use a cell phone (if you can get a signal), or call from the pay phone at the gas station or Loutre Market, which you'll see to the south, across the fields from the trailhead.

To see the new bridge, check out MODOT's live webcams of the Hermann Bridge Project.

HERMANN BIKE SHOP

Hermann Ride, Rest & Go Bicycle Shop    215 Schiller Street 573-486-9170

HERMANN LODGING

Unlike cities directly on the Katy Trail, for Hermann we only track the lodging businesses and wineries.  To find restaurants and other types of businesses, visit the Hermann Visitors Bureau website listed above.  For B&B's offering bridge shuttle, be sure to call ahead of time for details.

Abigail's Grape Leaf Bed & Breakfast, LLC 206 Schiller Street 573-486-9070 “Committed to sharing the comfort and elegance of an earlier era with mature and discerning guests.” Guests have a private entrance & bath in a spacious suite. Bedtime desserts and full gourmet breakfasts are brought to the suite. Acorn B&B 236 West 4th Street 573-823- 0332 Children: OK Pets: No Smoking: No Alpenhorn Gasthaus 176 Highway 100 East 573-486-8228 Children: OK Smoking: No Guests with allergies: cat & sheep on property Angels in the Attic 108 East Second Street 888-264-3553 Bridge escort Bike storage Children: OK in Family Quarters Pets: Small pets OK in Family Qtrs Smoking: No Apfelbaum Cottage 5th St. 314-757-6276 Two night minimum stay required. Best if booked in advance. Children and pets welcome. Aunt Flora’s B&B 573-486-3591 Children: Over age 8 Pets: No Smoking: No Birk's Gasthaus 700 Goethe Street 888-701-2495 Bridge shuttle Bridge escort Bike storage Children: OK Pets: No Smoking: No Captain Wohlt Inn 123 East Third Street 573-486-3357 Bridge shuttle Bridge escort Children: OK in suites Pets: No (dog on site) Bike storage Smoking: No Cat Nap Inn 409 Schiller St 877-499-7446 Locked bike storage Smoking: outside only. Whole house rental. Cobbler Room & Cottage B&B & Massage 109 East Third St. 573-486-2510 Pets: No (cats on premises) Children: No Smoking: Outside only DeFlorin Haus B&B 214 W. 4th St. 573-486-5487 Offering a two bedroom suite with a view, next to St. George Church. Esther's Ausblick 573-486-2170 Bike storage Children: No Pets: No Smoking: No Gatzemeyer Guest House 573-486-2635 Hansen House 211 W Second St. 573-486-3536 Harbor Haus Inn & Suites 113 Market Street 888-942-7529 Bridge shuttle Children: OK Pets: OK Smoking: No Healing Stone Retreat & Spa 78 Brown Road 573-486-5000 Bike rental for guests Heritage Lodging 200 E First Street 573-486-3137 Children: No Pets: No Smoking: No Hermann Hill Vineyard & Inn 711 Wein Street 573-486-4455 Bike storage Hermann Motel 112 East 10th St 573 486-3131 Smoking & Non-smoking rooms Iron Horse Inn 207 E 4th Street 573-486-9152 Children: No Pets: No Smoking: Outside only LaBoube Farms Guest House P.O. Box 78 573-486-2222 Children: No Pets: No Smoking: Outside only Lydia Johnson Inn 573-486-0110 Pets: No Smoking: Outside only Market Street B&B 210 Market St 573-486-5597 Bridge escort Bike storage Mumbrauer Gasthaus 223 East 2nd St. 573-486-5246 Bike storage Pets: No (cats on premises) Children: No Smoking: Outside only Murphys Bed and Breakfast 120 East Third Street 573-486-8847 Locked garage bike storage Smoking: Outside only Nestle Inn 215 W. Second St. 866-NESTLEI Bridge escort Bike storage Children: OK Smoking: Outside only Neufeld-Davies B&B 317 West 6th Street 573-486-8107 Alcohol consumption not allowed Bridge escort Bike storage Pets: No (cats on premesis) Children: No Smoking: No Schiller Guest Suites Second and Schiller 573-486-1010 Bridge/Amtrak shuttle Pets: No Smoking: No Secret Vine 304 Schiller 314-805-7746 Smoking: No Weber-Schulte Guest House 229 E Fourth St 314-808-1493 Bridge/Amtrak shuttle Pets: No Smoking: No Wine Valley Inn 403 Market St. 573-486-0706 We have units available with king & queen beds, kitchenettes, private bathrooms and jetted whirlpool tubs for relaxing after a day's ride. Full hot breakfast or fruit/pastry basket available. Wohlt House B&B 415 East First Street 877-339-0390 Children: No

HERMANN WINERIES & BREWERIES

There are also other wineries nearby in surrounding towns such as New Haven.  Follow this link for other wineries in the general Hermann area.

Adam Puchta Winery 1947 Frene Creek Road 573-486-5596 Hermann Brewing Company 120 East Fourth St. 573-486-HOPS Hermann Hill Vineyard & Inn 711 Wein Street 573-486-4455 Hermannhof Winery 330 East First Street 573-486-5995 OakGlenn Winery P.O. Box 96 1-877-486-5057 Stone Hill Winery 1110 Stone Hill Highway 1-800-909-WINE Tin Mill Brewing Company 114 Gutenberg 573-486-2275

HERMANN FESTIVALS

Chocolate Extravaganza    Every weekend in February WurstFest    Third weekend in March Antique Show    Fourth weekend in April Maifest    Third weekend in May Cajun Festival    Second weekend in July Grape Stomp Wine Festival    Second Saturday in August Antique Show    Fourth Saturday in September Oktoberfest    First four weekends in October Kriskindl Markt    First two weekends in December

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Subject:  Secret Vine (Hermann) Started: Apr 14 2008 12:28PM by MRB , Kansas City We stayed at A Secret Vine on Saturday, April 12th...the website said fresh homebaked goodies would await our arrival. They did but they were more like burnt offerings...4 small, hard, overbaked cookies not worthy of being eaten. The room was ok but there was at least 3 inches of water in the tub from who knows when...gross. The bed was very comfortable and the sheets were AMAZING. Unfortunately, we were doubly disappointed when our breakfast came the next morning...a frozen hashbrown patty, two coin sized frozen sausage patties, and a single piece of white bread french toast..or something disquised as such. The website said "Gourmet Breakfast"...I think not. So, for $150 I got a filthy bathroom, one nice bed, and left hungry the next morning. Definitely not worth the cost...I certainly did not get what I paid for. Oh well, live and learn... View Full Comment Replies:  1  (Last reply: Apr 14 2008 4:37PM by Trek: "Hermann Hill Bed and Breakfast and/or cottages are..." ) View This Topic

Subject:  Hermann Started: Jan 18 2008 2:26PM by Aseret , STL City Has anyone taken their bikes on Amtrak from Kirkwood out to Hermann? I've heard that for an extra fee, Amtrak will let you take your bike on the train. Also, does anyone know of sites to maps of bike trails in and around Hermann? Replies:  2  (Last reply: Jan 20 2008 2:55PM by Ray (webmaster) : "Many more details on......" ) View This Topic