The Catholic parish church of St. Peter and Paul offers a cultural and historical landmark in Dürbheim: it was built in 1763, and its tower was raised in the Neo-Gothic style about a century later. The hiking area around Dürbheim offers a different kind of appeal, with barbecue sites and places to eat inviting visitors to take a break. If you plan to stop for a meal, it is advisable to check the current options in advance.
Church construction and a Rococo altar
The parish church’s building history brings together two distinct points in time: it was built in 1763, and the tower was raised about a century later. This later alteration in the Neo-Gothic style can be viewed as a distinct chapter in the building’s history. The high altar offers another, separate point of interest: the Rococo high altar is a sacrament altar with a golden tabernacle.
This provides two perspectives for understanding the church’s cultural and historical significance: the development of the building and the design of the altar. If you choose Dürbheim with a focus on history and architecture, these details offer a concrete starting point without requiring an extensive itinerary.
Landscape and nature in the wider Tuttlingen destination
The wider Tuttlingen destination offers a distinctive landscape setting. The district of Tuttlingen covers 734.4 square kilometers and encompasses the southwestern foothills of the Swabian Alb, parts of the Baar region and the valley of the young Danube. In the northern part, you’ll find juniper heaths and the region known as the 10-Tausender: it has ten mountains over 1,000 meters high. White limestone cliffs rise above the Danube Valley; the Danube Gorge and the Höwenegg volcanic crater are also among the district’s scenic highlights.
One remarkable natural phenomenon is the Danube’s disappearance underground between Immendingen, Möhringen, Tuttlingen and Fridingen. Its appearance can vary from day to day: in some places, the Danube carries a lot of water; elsewhere, it is completely dry or carries only a little. If you visit this natural area, expect the water levels and scenery to vary. Another way to explore the region on foot is the DonauWellen premium hiking trail “Donauversinkung,” which runs between Tuttlingen-Möhringen and Immendingen. The final section of the Albsteig trail passes via Rußberg, Bettelmannskeller and Nonnehöhle near Wurmlingen directly to Tuttlingen.
For climbers, the seasonal access information for Rabenfels in the Bäratal valley is important: the climbing areas between the “Mister Wendl” and “Gebrüderweg” routes are open from August 1 to December 31. Check the current regulations before setting out. Another option in the wider Tuttlingen destination is the two-kilometer “Rock & Roll Tour” in Tuttlingen-Nendingen. It is largely barrier-free and fully wheelchair-accessible; here, too, check local conditions before your visit.
Culture, museums and other activities
The museums in the district each focus on different subjects. The Neuhausen ob Eck Open-Air Museum features 25 historic buildings that were dismantled at their original locations, moved to the museum and restored to their original condition. The upper floors of the Künstlerhaus Scharf Eck in Fridingen house a museum dedicated to Hans Bucher, the painter of the Danube Valley. His life and work are presented across three floors; check the seasonal opening hours before your visit. The Museum Oberes Donautal in Ifflinger Castle combines changing special exhibitions with permanent exhibitions on the town’s history and local rule, archaeology, Fasnacht and more recent history.
The Tuttlingen destination also offers sports and leisure activities. Mühlheim an der Donau lies directly on the International Danube Cycle Path, which runs all the way to the Danube’s mouth in the Black Sea and can be ridden in short stages. Arena Geisingen has a 30,000-square-meter outdoor area with a road course, beer garden, slacklining, a beach volleyball court and other activities. As access arrangements may change, check the latest information before visiting.
For culture with a focus on events, the annual Tuttlinger Honberg-Sommer festival takes place in the ruins of Honberg Castle and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. If you want to plan your trip around a festival, check the event dates. Another geological highlight is the Mühlheim rock cave: in October 2022, it became the first cave in the Swabian Alb to be designated a Geopoint by the UNESCO Global Geopark Swabian Alb. The wider Tuttlingen destination thus brings together a range of themes, from landscapes and cycling to museums and events.
Discover more destinations: Nendingen, Möhringen, Durchhausen, Trossingen, Geisingen, Königsheim, Renquishausen, Reichenbach Am Heuberg.
See the overview of the wider destination: Tuttlingen.
