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Impressive landscapes in the Swabian Alb
The The Swabian Alb holiday region enchants its visitors with its gentle hilly landscapes, bizarre rocks, colourful meadows and light mixed forests. Here you can forget the stress of everyday life ...and keep all fours straight. Kneipp treatments and moor treatments invite you to rest and relaxation. Numerous cultural and leisure activities do not let boredom arise. In the biosphere area at Sonnenbühl you can experience the unique nature of the Swabian Alb up close. More than 2000 Heights are to be discovered here. On a hike through the Obere nature park Danube you can enjoy the spectacular nature on a 13,000 km long network of paths enjoy. Climbers and canoeists also get their moneys worth in the Danube valley. Cities like Reutlingen or Swabian Gmünd are characterized by romantic half-timbered houses and castles. From the Hohenzollern Castle, the imposing Lichtenstein Castle and the medieval Stauferburg. In the former imperial city Ulm there are many historical sights to discover. Especially the well known Ulmer Münster, with the highest church.
Hiking and climbing at over 668 meters
The highest elevation in the east with a total of 668 meters is the Ipf. In the west, on the other hand, the Lehmberg makes it to 1,015 metres. The Swabians Alb offers a vivid insight into history. Where today juniper bushes volcanoes were once very active. Until today rare fossils to find. In prehistoric times dinosaurs, crocodiles and colonies of sea lilies were home. In the various geology museums, these finds from the beginnings of humanity. Inside the Swabian Alb there are still today precious treasures from prehistoric times. The warm water bubbling out of the healing springs water enriched with minerals, is used in health resorts, thermal and mineral baths used. The unusual landscape in the Swabian Alb is ideal for hiking and cycling. On the bike-crossing route, mountain bikers can really let off steam. An absolute must in the Swabian Alb is the regional cuisine with its specialties. The noodle stronghold offers beside Spätzle and Maultaschen also other delicacies like Alblamm, Alb buffalo and Albschnecken. Miss So you do not enjoy the pleasure of typical products!
Holidays for young and old
The Swabian Alb region is very family-friendly. There are many popular excursion destinations suitable for young and old. In summer you can high up in the climbing and high rope parks. In winter the exit is with the Sonnenalb coachman a special highlight for young and old. True to the Motto "Auf de Schwäbsche Eisebahne" the steam engine runs from May to October between Ulm and Engstingen along many sights. In the holiday region Swabian Alb will not be boring so quickly. Towns rich in tradition, idyllic villages and an impressive landscape to discover!
