Best trails near Reichsfestung Ulm: Pumpstation Butzental (Ruine)

This circular route links significant cultural monuments and natural attractions in the west of Ulm. The route leads past the former University of Design, whose ideas have had a decisive influence on modern design, on to Fort Oberer Kuhberg. The historic fortifications now house a documentation centre commemorating political prisoners. Along the old Roman road on the Hochsträß, on days when the Föhn wind is blowing, a sweeping view opens up over the undulating Alpine range from the Karwendel...