Best lake trails in Giengen an der Brenz

This route follows the first stage of the Albschäferweg from Giengen an der Brenz to Stetten unter Lontal. The trail winds through the picturesque Brenz floodplains and the Hürbetal valley, passing the Güssenburg ruins and the Brenzturm tower in the restored Brenz landscape. Passing through Sontheim and Niederstotzingen, the tour offers sweeping views of the Swabian Alb before descending into the Lonetal valley near the Vogelherd Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wild camping is prohibited...

This 158-kilometer circular hiking trail begins and ends in Giengen an der Brenz and, over ten day-long stages, explores the historic trails of the transhumant shepherds in the Heidenheim region. The route winds through romantic river valleys, juniper heaths, bizarre limestone cliffs, and the Steinheim meteor crater. A white shepherd’s symbol on a blue background, along with orange trail markers, ensure excellent wayfinding throughout. The hike is best done clockwise, but can be flexibly...