Discover the most beautiful excursion destinations in the Swabian Alb!

Discover the most beautiful excursion destinations in the Swabian Alb!

The Swabian Alb, once known under the less inviting name "Schwäbisch Siberia", has long since developed into a popular holiday destination in Baden-Württemberg. There are a variety of fascinating excursion destinations to discover here. According to MAZ are 15 particularly worth seeing.

The Ofterdinger snail patch , part of the Steinlach, where fossils of oyster mussels and ammonites can be found. As the highest point of the Swabian Alb, the Lemberg tower offers a breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps at 1015 meters. Another Highlight is the WENTAL , a dry valley that is shaped by bizarre dolomite rocks.

diverse experiences and natural wonder

The diverse landscape of the Swabian Alb also houses the largest natural disaster in the region: the Mössinger mountain , which took place in 1983 and is now considered a nature reserve. Nature lovers should not miss the Schopfloch Moor , the only raised bog on the Alb, and the impressive Uracher waterfalls (with 40 meters the highest waterfall in the Swabian Alb).

• of historical sites: Die Burgruine Hohenneuffen from the 12th century enthroned high above the Alb and offers a view to the Hochstraße in the Black Forest.
• to archaeological treasures: On the ipf , visitors can visit Celtic princely seats.
• fossils from the Jura era: in the primal museum in Holzmaden there is Germany's largest collection of fossils.

hikers and bike tourists have the opportunity to explore the breathtaking nature of the region in various ways. The hiking trail along the Albkante leads to impressive views where the forests open and offers various sights such as the ruins Reußenstein and the castle Hohenneuffen on its course. Even the third stage of the path is not the longest, but packed with cultural heritage and visual charm, so that even experienced bike tourists should protect the shape curve for the next challenges.

sustainable journey to the Swabian Alb

The journey to the Swabian Alb is uncomplicated and sustainable. According to Schwäbische Alb you can easily reach the region with long -distance trains that steer cities like Stuttgart, Ulm or Tübingen. In addition, the use of local public transport in the region is free of charge if you book with an Albcard host.

Several highways are available for arrival by car, including the A8, A7 and A81, which open up the region well. Fern buses also offer an environmentally friendly alternative and hold in cities such as Aalen, Ulm and Reutlingen.

Overall, the Swabian Alb offers a combination of breathtaking nature, historical sights and a simple journey - an ideal goal for excursions and short vacations that need to be discovered.