Allmendingen combines a well-preserved castle in the town center, a forest outdoor pool, and several hiking and cycling routes with specific distances and, in some cases, estimated times. To plan your stay, you can first decide whether local history, exercise, or time at the outdoor pool should take center stage. For the tours, the distances and stated durations can help you plan your day.
Castle History in the Town Center
A well-preserved castle stands in the center of Allmendingen. It bears witness to the era when the imperial knights of Freyberg settled there in the 15th century, holding the rights of village and judicial lordship. This gives the history of the Freyberg family a tangible connection to the town center: it is linked to a building that has survived to this day.
Compare Hikes by Distance and Time
Two hikes are each 11 kilometers long, but differ in their stated durations and shortcut options. “Via Lichse to the Weite Valley” takes 2 to 2.5 hours and offers an 8-kilometer shortcut. “Via Hausener Berg to the Siegental Valley” takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours; its shortcut is 7 kilometers long. Both hikes have an upper time limit of 2.5 hours. The second tour’s time range starts half an hour earlier, while the stated shortcuts differ by one kilometer.
“Via Altheim to Lake Schmiechen” is also an 11-kilometer tour. It is suitable for hikers and cyclists and offers an 8-kilometer shortcut. This tour may therefore be worth considering if cycling as well as hiking is part of your plans.
The 17-kilometer “Cycling and Hiking across the Hochsträß” tour has separate time estimates for each activity: it takes an estimated 2.5 hours on foot and 1.5 hours by bicycle. When comparing tours for your stay, you can compare these estimates with the times for the two 11-kilometer hikes. As trail conditions may change, check the latest municipal route information before setting out.
The Forest Outdoor Pool as Another Local Highlight
Allmendingen Forest Outdoor Pool has large, sunny lawns for sunbathing and shady places to relax beneath mature trees. It offers a different kind of leisure activity from the hiking and cycling tours. If you would like to alternate exercise with quieter outdoor time while planning your stay, you can consider the pool alongside the route options.
Culture and Nature in the Broader Destination of the Alb-Donau District
The Alb-Donau District is part of the Swabian Alb Biosphere Reserve. Cultural highlights in the broader destination include the Hohle Fels cave near Schelklingen, a UNESCO World Heritage cave. The “Venus of Hohle Fels” and the “Vulture Bone Flute” were found there; both are about 42,500 years old. The Stone Age village of Ehrenstein in Blaustein is also part of the region’s cultural heritage: it is a Neolithic settlement in the Blau Valley and part of the transnational serial UNESCO World Heritage property “Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps.”
Monasteries add further historical highlights in the Alb-Donau District. The Obermarchtal Monastery complex stands directly above the Danube and took on its present form between 1686 and 1795. Blaubeuren Monastery was founded as a Benedictine monastery in 1085; today, it consists mainly of Gothic buildings dating from 1466 to 1510.
For hiking in the broader destination, there are 20 circular “Ice Age Trails” to choose from. They are 6 to 14 kilometers long and suitable for day hikes. The family-friendly “Ice Age Tracks,” ranging from 1 to 6 kilometers, and the contemplative trail for multi-day hikes provide additional options. The cycling routes also cover a range of distances: the themed “Ice Age Valleys” and “Berg Bier Tour” routes are 75 and 115 kilometers long, respectively; the 186-kilometer “Albtäler” cycle route has a four-star rating.
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