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The old narrow bridge to Hermann has been replaced by a new bike-friendly and pedestrian-friendly bridge, so riding your bike from McKittrick to Hermann is not a big deal any more.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.

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 Children: No Pets: No Smoking: No Alpenhorn Gasthaus 176 Highway 100 East 573-486-8228 Children: OK Smoking: No Katy Trail pick-up / shuttle Secure Bike Storage Fresh baked cookies & cold beverage upon arrival! Hot Tub & Gourmet Dinners on property. Biker Breakfasts & Cycling Gourmet Package available. Angels Bed and Breakfast Inn 108 East Second Street 888-264-3553 Children: No Pets: No Smoking: No Apfelbaum Cottage 5th St. 314-757-6276 Children: OK Pets: OK Weekends require two night minimum stay. 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 After a day on the trail relax on our covered verandah. Only 3 blocks from the Stone Hill Winery and Vintage Restaurant. We can accommodate up to 18 people in our 9 guest rooms. Flexible breakfast times to fit your schedule for getting back on the trail. Call ahead for free pickup from McKittrick. Secure bike storage available. Captain Wohlt Inn Online Reservations & Availability 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 Children: No Pets: No Smoking: No Esther's Ausblick 573-486-2170 Bike storage Children: No Pets: No Smoking: No Gatzemeyer Guest House 573-486-2635 Grapevine Guest Suite 573-486-5758 Hansen House 211 W Second St. 573-486-3536 Harbor Haus Inn & Suites Online Reservations & Availability 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 Online Reservations & Availability 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 78 573-486-5100 Children: OK 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 573-486-0154 Bridge escort Bike storage Pets: No (cats on premesis) Children: No Smoking: Outside only 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 The Stone Giraffe PO Box 78 573-486-5100 Children: OK Pets: No Smoking: NO (outside only) Please contact us for transportation needs Weber-Schulte Guest House 229 E Fourth St 573-291-0034 Bridge/Amtrak shuttle Pets: No Smoking: No Wine Valley Inn Online Reservations & Availability 403 Market St. 573-486-0706 Children: No Pets: No Smoking: No 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:  Herman BB w/ siblings Started: Jan 26 2010 10:29AM Riding the trail from end to end in June. Here is the problem, we want to stay in Herman on a Sat night. All the BB's talk about is romance. Ya, no, did I mention I'm ridding this w/ my two sisters and niece. Really looking for soothing that has a few twin beds and close to the center of town Any ideas? Replies:  5  (Last reply: Mar 3 2010 7:43AM by Two wheels now, Centennial, Colorado: "Check out the Vinchester Inn - mixed reviews, BUT ..." ) View This Topic

Subject:  Hermann Brewing Company (Hermann) Started: Nov 29 2009 3:41PM The Hermann Brewing Company's website has been hacked. When I try to get to it I get a phishing site instead. You should contact your webmaster to get the phishing site removed. Replies:  1  (Last reply: Nov 29 2009 8:18PM by Ray (webmaster): "I removed the link from this website to their "web..." ) View This Topic

Subject:  Hermann Started: Aug 21 2009 9:18AM by Mike G , St. Louis Camped at Hermann City Park on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Nice facilities for tent camping with thick grass, covered & lighted shed with picnic table at each site and restroom/shower. Very clean. Downside is noisy as is next to busy road though there was very little traffic after nine o'clock or so. Very heavy rain the night I stayed and this word of caution - drainage is somewhat of a problem. Had to move tent in middle of night to avoid flooded tent. So be careful if rain threatens. Notice at campground says area is subject to flash flooding. $15/night is fairly good price though. Replies:  1  (Last reply: Nov 5 2009 11:58AM by Jen, St. Louis: "I stayed at the city park Nov. 3 and the bath hous..." ) View This Topic

Subject:  Directions from Hermann to McKittric are no longer correct Started: Nov 5 2009 11:54AM by Jen , St. Louis This site states that "You'll have to follow Main Street from the McKittrick trailhead up to the highway". This is no longer the case. Just past the trailhead there is an overpass for 19, go under it and there is a nice path up to the hwy. Replies:  0 Reply to This Topic

Subject:  Hermann Motel (Hermann) Started: Jan 31 2007 2:03PM by K Huff , Kansas City, MO We have always stayed at Hermann Motel each visit for the last 15 years. It is and older motel but is kept VERY clean they do a great job. The staff is so friendly and accomodating to any need and they really watch out for you. Since it is the ONLY motel in Hermann, the value is great. Rooms are affordable, continental breakfast plus coffee, tea and juices is a plus. Family Restaurant (passable) right next door and a Hardee's and a Mexican Restaurant down the street from the motel. The smoking rooms are in the older section and the non-smoking rooms are in the new section Replies:  2  (Last reply: Oct 26 2009 8:20PM by Cyclone Billy, Creston Iowa: "I highly recommend the Hermann Haus just a stone's..." ) View This Topic