Wangen lies on the edge of the eastern Schurwald and is surrounded by fruit trees, meadows, fields and open countryside. Two specific viewpoints add to the landscape: from the Wangen Linden Tree, you can see across the panorama of the Swabian Alb, while the route from Oberwälden to Oberwälder See offers a view of the Albtrauf escarpment.
Hiking Trails and Walks
The circular trail to the Wangen Linden Tree is one of three uniformly signposted hiking trails in the Wangen area. In Oberwälden, there are short and longer loops along orchards or through the forest; they follow fairly level terrain. Choosing a route therefore involves different considerations: would you like to follow a signposted hiking trail, or would you prefer a shorter or longer loop through a landscape shaped by orchards or forest?
Local Features in Oberwälden
The information pavilion in Oberwälden is located on the cycling route through the eastern Schurwald and provides information for hikers and cyclists. The Backhäusle is a local attraction associated with the traditional baking of bread in a wood-fired oven. The Gasthaus Lamm also has a long history: it has been family-owned since 1897. In Oberwälden, information to help you find your way is thus complemented by local baking traditions and family history.
Getting Here and Planning Your Trip
Long-distance rail services are available in Göppingen. Local public transport uses buses within the Filsland transport network; a bus route also connects Schorndorf, Wangen and Göppingen. Check the timetables and route before travelling. When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to decide what you want your trip to include: would you like to focus on Wangen, its landscape and the circular trail to the Wangen Linden Tree, or would you also like to include the wider destination of Göppingen?
More Things to Do in the Wider Göppingen Destination
In the wider Göppingen destination, hiking and cycling options vary by activity and length. The Löwenpfade in the district of Göppingen are circular hiking trails ranging from 3 to 24 kilometres. The four Löwentrails are mountain biking loops from 16 to 30 kilometres; they are particularly suitable for beginners and e-mountain bikers. Hiking and mountain biking therefore offer different ways to explore. Check the latest route information before setting out. At the start of each Löwenpfad, information boards show the route, elevation profile and sights along the way; the circular trails can be walked in either direction and are signposted and marked.
The 186-kilometre Albtäler cycling route covers a much greater distance: it passes through the district of Göppingen and the neighbouring districts of Heidenheim and Alb-Donau-Kreis. For those interested in culture, the Märklineum in Göppingen presents the more than 165-year history of Märklin and its products.
Discover more destinations: Gruibingen, Ottenbach, Ebersbach an der Fils, Wiesensteig, Hohenstadt, Bad Überkingen, Göppingen, Börtlingen.
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