In Eislingen/Fils, you can discover riverside paths, a signposted pilgrim route and literary stops as distinct highlights. This brings outdoor activity together with views of the church, poems and regional culture. For planning, it helps to know the specific differences: the path along the Fils is described as a walking and cycling path, while the Way of St. James through Krummwälden is connected with a pilgrim stamp station.
Paths along the Fils and by the railway station
In Eislingen, a walking and cycling path follows the course of the Fils through green surroundings. A new section of the route was used extensively by commuters and recreational cyclists. In early December 2014, a section of FilsstraĂźe west of the Park&Ride facility at the railway station was converted into a walking and cycling path and closed to motor vehicles. This describes the conversion at that time; conditions on paths can change, so check current route information before setting out.
A state government announcement dated August 1, 2025, reported that a section of the RS 14 cycle superhighway had opened. It connects Eislingen/Fils with the eastern part of Süßen. Before setting out, check current route information so you can plan your journey based on the route’s current status.
Pilgrim route and culture in Krummwälden
Since 2008, the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela has been signposted through Krummwälden. St. James Church has a stamp station for pilgrims. The church also offers a distinctive art-historical highlight: the altarpiece, individual figures and the frescoes in the choir date from the Late Gothic period. The place thus appeals to two different interests: the pilgrim route and the opportunity to view historic furnishings.
Literature awaits you along the Eislingen Poets’ Path, where contemporary poems from around the world can be found. A small temporary literary exhibition was planned as a showcase for a large window at Treff im Löwen. Since the exhibition’s content changes, this planned exhibition feature should be distinguished from the poems along the path.
More perspectives in the wider destination of Göppingen
In the wider destination of Göppingen, the Löwenpfade offer another way to explore the district on foot. These circular hiking trails range from 3 to 24 kilometers and can be hiked in either direction; they are also signposted and marked in both directions. At each starting point, an information board shows the route, an elevation profile and sights along the way. The length and elevation profile provide different points of reference for comparing the hiking options.
For mountain biking, the district of Göppingen has four Löwentrails circular routes ranging from 16 to 30 kilometers. They are particularly suitable for beginners and e-mountain bikers. Another regional cycling option is the 186-kilometer “Albtäler” route, which passes through the districts of Göppingen, Heidenheim and Alb-Donau-Kreis. It is a four-star quality cycling route certified by the German Cyclists’ Federation (ADFC) and runs through valleys of the Swabian Alb.
The wider destination of Göppingen also offers more for those interested in culture. In Göppingen, the Märklineum presents the more than 165-year history of Märklin and its products. Together with the Late Gothic works at St. James Church and the poems along the Eislingen Poets’ Path, this offers a variety of local art, literature and a regional museum theme.
Discover more destinations: Uhingen, Geislingen an der Steige, Albershausen, Hattenhofen, Bad Boll, Mühlhausen im Täle, Ebersbach an der Fils, Hohenstadt.
Go to the main travel overview: Göppingen.
