Best forest trails in Nördlingen

Exciting circular hike in Bavaria, Germany. This round is well suited to get to know the checkered history of Nördlingen and its surroundings. The epoch of the witch hunt is well documented for the place - you can hike along the witch rock, for example. And the history of the landscape itself is also shocking: 15 million years ago the "Ries event" took place, a meteorite impact that left behind the "Nördlinger Ries", which was very flat compared to the rest of the hilly landscape. This...

Historically interesting nature trail in Bavaria. The starting point is at Villa Rustica. The remains of a Roman estate were found here in 1974. Parallel to the Maienbach, it goes west across fields, then into the forest, where former quarries are located. Idyllic paths in the midst of dense greenery lead to the "Old Castle", of which only the foundation walls can be seen today. Finally you reach Utzmemmingen and after a short stretch through the village you continue on the Riegelberg in...

Popular loop trail in Geopark Ries, Bavaria A wonderful hike that starts at the Marienhöhe outdoor swimming pool in Nördlingen (when traveling by bus or train: access from Nördlingen train station). You can walk on hiking shepherds' trails and learn a lot about the archaeological and geological peculiarities of the Ries from information boards. Highlights of the hike: - Witches Rock - Adlersberg - Ries meteorite crater - Heathland

Culturally rich section of the Romantic Road long-distance hiking trail This hike goes over meadows, open fields and wildflower meadows, along picturesque waters and through idyllic villages and towns rich in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. This stage has refreshment stops. Highlights: -Adlersberg -Mediterranean flora -Mönchsdeggingen Monastery -Burgstall Thurneck

Big tour around the geotope Lindle (Hohlheim)

In addition to the network of regional cycle paths, the Danube-Ries also cross well-known cycle routes such as the "Romantic Road", the German Danube cycle path and the "Via Claudia Augusta". The bike paths can be combined into various attractive round trips, including many easy routes for families and pleasure cyclists.