The Aachtopf near Aach is Germany’s karst spring with the highest discharge. Together with the historic old town and local hiking trails, it shapes the range of discoveries to be made here.
Aachtopf and Karst Landscape
The Aacher Geißbock hiking trail descends along narrow paths through large sinkholes in the limestone. These are directly connected to the underground cave system of the Aach spring. The trail thus links the sinkholes with the spring’s underground geology.
Old Town, Fortifications and Views
Aach’s historic old town sits atop a steep hill and is fortified with town defenses, walls and a gate tower. A walk up to the old town offers views over Aach, down the Aach Valley as far as Friedinger Schlößle, and across the Hegau landscape. The climb thus brings together the fortified town center and views of these named landscapes.
Another historical landmark is the surviving high-court stone at the northern edge of Aach’s municipal forest, near the area known as “Prälatenhau.”
Historic Trail and Circular Hike
The historic trail in Aach has 13 stops, including the Aach spring. The Aacher Geißbock circular hike starts at the Aach spring and climbs to the northern edge of Aach’s town hill; it passes the Old Tower of Aach. The routes therefore differ in their described format: the historic trail has 13 stops, while the Aacher Geißbock is marked by its start at the spring, the climb and the Old Tower.
More Topics in the Greater Konstanz Destination
The greater Konstanz destination offers other distinct visitor experiences. On Mainau Island, the Butterfly House is home to up to 120 different butterfly species and subspecies from the tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa and Asia. The mix may change. Ring bus routes 4/13 and 13/4 between Konstanz/railway station and the districts of Litzelstetten, Wallhausen, Dingelsdorf and Dettingen stop near the entrance to Mainau Island. Check the current timetable before travelling.
The well-signposted SeeGang premium hiking trail is 53 kilometers long, connects Überlingen and Konstanz, and passes through the Lake Constance district and the district of Konstanz. The RadgenussRouten cycling routes on the western shore of Lake Constance also pass through the district of Konstanz’s most beautiful landscapes and combine nature, culture and regional highlights. The SeeGang is a hiking route between two cities; the RadgenussRouten offer ways to explore the district of Konstanz by bike.
Guests staying overnight in 14 participating towns receive the BODENSEECARD WEST at check-in. It serves as a free travel pass in the district of Konstanz as far as Stein am Rhein and Überlingen, offers a 20 percent discount on Untersee boat trips and reduced museum admission.
Discover more destinations: Radolfzell am Bodensee, Orsingen-Nenzingen, Volkertshausen, Rielasingen-Worblingen, Steißlingen, Konstanz, Allensbach, Hohenfels.
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