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Travel Guide Germany Baden-Wurttemberg Swabian Alb Heidenheim Herbrechtingen
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Herbrechtingen

Herbrechtingen, located in the district of Heidenheim, is a picturesque destination in southern Germany and definitely worth a visit. The town is located at the foot of the Swabian Alb and thus offers visitors the perfect combination of rural idyll and urban flair.
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Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Brenz cycle path - From the source to the Danube
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 56 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 90 m
Descent 150 m

From the Brenztopf, one of the typical karst springs of the Swabian Alb, you cycle along the Brenz through a diverse landscape to the mouth of the ...

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from Monika Suckut und Siegward Schottky,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Nature Trail · Swabian Alb
Neandertalerweg im Lonetal
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.1 km
Duration 1:38 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 83 m

Zu zwei bedeutenden Höhlen der Urzeit führt uns diese abwechslungsreiche Runde.

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from Viktoria Specht,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Through the Eselsburger Valley
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 72 m
Descent 72 m

Pleasure hike in a scenic section of a bend in the Brenz Valley with striking rocks and heath-like vegetation. Unfortunately very crowded on weekends.

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Albschäfer trail: Eselsburger Tal walk
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 3:02 h
Ascent 186 m
Descent 186 m

How many virgins there are in Herbrechtingen is hard to answer. In the Eselsburger Tal, at least two virgins have stood for thousands of years – ...

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from Monika Suckut,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Bikepacking · Swabian Alb
Albtäler cycle tour
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 186.1 km
Duration 21:00 h
Ascent 1,450 m
Descent 1,450 m

"Der Albtäler" is a 4-star cycle route through the most beautiful valleys in the Swabian Alb Geopark.

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from Heidenheimer Brenzregion,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Long-Distance Hiking · Swabian Alb
Albschäferweg - Stage 2: Stetten to Anhausen
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.5 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 95 m
Descent 123 m

Two things are a must on this stage – a visit to the Charlottenhöhle cave and a break at the viewing platform on the Falkenstein estate with views ...

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from Sabine Weber,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
KliffTour - from the Brenz valley onto the Gerstetten Alb
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 287 m
Descent 287 m

The KliffTour leads through the Caribbean of prehistoric times. The forces of the primeval seas and other eras of Earth's history have left an ...

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from Siegward Schottky und Monika Suckut,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Lonetal bike route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 41.4 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 6 m
Descent 131 m

From the source to the mouth, we discover on our bike route through the Lonetal a magnificent variety of nature, prehistoric caves, and the UNESCO ...

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from Sandra Fischer,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Albschäfer time trail: Neandertalerweg in the Lonetal
Toprecommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 119 m
Descent 120 m

The Neanderthal was named after its first discovery site in the Neander Valley near Düsseldorf. But Neanderthals on the Eastern Jura?

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from Sabine Weber,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Anniversary route Heldenfingen
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 13.9 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 204 m
Descent 204 m

The 11-kilometer long circular hike takes us back to prehistoric times with its typical karst landscape phenomena. Hungerbrunnen, hilltops and ...

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from Natalja Bese,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
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The most famous sight in Herbrechtingen is undoubtedly Hellenstein Castle, which towers high above the town. Today, the imposing building houses, among other things, the Museum of Archaeology and the Heidenheim Art Association.

There are many cultural highlights to discover in Herbrechtingen: for example, the annual Jazz Festival attracts music lovers from all over the world. The historic old town with its charming half-timbered houses also invites you to stroll and linger.

If you want to indulge in culinary delights, you should definitely make a detour to the restaurant "Zum Ochsen" - here, regional specialities such as Maultaschen or Spätzle are served at the highest level.

For outdoor enthusiasts, hikes through the surrounding nature are particularly suitable - these are of course especially beautiful in spring or summer. A highlight is certainly the premium hiking trail "HöhlenErlebnisWelt" (Cave Experience World), which leads past numerous caves and has many a surprise in store.

Even when the weather is bad, you won't be bored in Herbrechtingen: You can swim and relax in the indoor swimming pool, while the cinema provides exciting entertainment.

Where is the most beautiful place in Herbrechtingen? That's hard to say - because every visitor will discover their own personal favourite places. One thing is certain, however: anyone who makes the journey to Herbrechtingen will not be disappointed!

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Eselsburg - Views into the Brenz valley by Heike
July 23, 2025 · Community
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Albtäler cycle tour by Klemens
June 12, 2025 · Community
Ich bin ca die halbe Tour von Geislingen nach Westerstetten in einem Rutsch gefahren und das war schon ganz schön anstrengend. Es sind sehr schöne Stücke dabei, aber auch ziemlich langweilige (auf der Albhochfläche). Es lohnt sich, die Tour vorher genau anzuschauen und ggf abzukürzen, denn es sind schon Schlenker dabei, wo man sich hinterher fragt "musste das jetzt sein?".
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Anniversary route Heldenfingen by Norbert
March 07, 2025 · Community
Die erste Hälfte ist eine schöne Wanderung, der 2. Teil geht überwiegend langweilig über Felder. Meistens ausreichend beschildert als Rundweg E. Schotter- und Asphaltwege, nur am Anfang ein Wiesenpfad, der durch Traktorspuren ramponiert ist. Unterwegs gibt es fast keinen Schatten, aber schöne Trockentäler. Meine Highlights waren das Kliff und das Hungerbrunnental.
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