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Bad Saulgau

Welcome to Bad Saulgau and Sigmaringen, two charming towns in the heart of Germany! This guide provides you with all the information you need to make the most of your visit.

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Attractions in Bad Saulgau


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 23.1 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 137 m
Descent 105 m

Ulrika Pilgrim Route 3rd Stage - From the Pilgrimage Church Steinhausen to the Sießen Monastery

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from Kloster Hegne,   Westlicher Bodensee
Pilgrim Trail · Lake Constance (BW)
Ulrikaweg - entire route from Unterstadion to Hegne
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 123.5 km
Duration 32:00 h
Ascent 1,052 m
Descent 1,150 m

The Ulrikaweg follows the footsteps of the Blessed Sister Ulrika and leads from her residence Obestadion in Upper Swabia to the Hegne Monastery at ...

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from Kloster Hegne,   Westlicher Bodensee
Long Distance Cycling · Upper Swabia-Allgäu
Upper Swabia-Allgäu Cycle Route - Stage 6 Aulendorf to Bad Buchau
recommended route Difficulty Stage 6
Distance 38 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 210 m
Descent 199 m

The Schussenried Monastery and the old town of Bad Saulgau are the main attractions of the stage alongside the Federsee. The thermal baths in Bad ...

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from Oberschwaben Allgäu,   Oberschwaben Allgäu
Bicycle Rides · Upper Swabia
Tour 1 - Wide Moor & Baroque Elegance
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 27 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 107 m
Descent 126 m

You cycle through the Booser-Musbacher Ried to tranquil moor landscapes, with Alpine views and the baroque Altshausen Castle as a cultural highlight.

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from Tourismusbetriebsgesellschaft Bad Saulgau mbH,   Oberschwaben Allgäu
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Oberschwaben-Allgäu cycle route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 358.7 km
Duration 25:55 h
Ascent 2,102 m
Descent 2,102 m

Seven-day cycling route from Ulm on the Oberschwaben-Allgäu route via Ochsenhausen, Wangen, Aulendorf, and Bad Buchau 

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from Feuer & Eis Touristik,   Feuer und Eis
Bicycle Rides · Obere Donau
Fuhrmann route 4
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 30.8 km
Duration 2:09 h
Ascent 127 m
Descent 127 m

Baroque splendor amidst meadows and fields. Nature and Baroque simply belong to Upper Swabia; on this route, especially the churches along the ...

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from Stadt Mengen,   Stadt Mengen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26.2 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 272 m
Descent 215 m

Fourth stage of the Ulrika Pilgrimage Route: from Kloster Sießen to Illmensee

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from Kloster Hegne,   Westlicher Bodensee
Hiking Trail · Upper Swabia
HW7 stage 11: Bad Buchau - Bad Saulgau
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy Stage 11
Distance 14.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 119 m
Descent 112 m

Stage 11: From Bad Buchau to Bad Saulgau, the Federsee should not be missed.

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from Karin Kunz,   Swabian Alb Association e.V.
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 54 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 282 m
Descent 282 m

Discover the Celts in Upper Swabia and cycle from the Heuneburg - City Pyrene to the Federsee Museum in Bad Buchau. Experience the landscapes of ...

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from Eva Schmalenberger,   Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg
Hiking Trail · Upper Swabia
HW7 stage 12: Bad Saulgau - Altshausen
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy Stage 12
Distance 15.2 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 148 m
Descent 153 m

Stage 12: From Bad Saulgau to Altshausen, past the Sießen monastery, which is well worth seeing.

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from Karin Kunz,   Swabian Alb Association e.V.
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Bad Saulgau is known for its idyllic location on the edge of the Upper Danube Nature Park. The town lies between Lake Constance and the Swabian Alb and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Here you can go on beautiful hikes or enjoy cycling tours along the Danube. In summer, numerous lakes invite you to swim.

Sigmaringen, on the other hand, impresses with its majestic castle complex high above the town. Sigmaringen Castle now houses a museum and can be visited. The historic old town with its picturesque alleys and half-timbered houses also invites you to stroll around.

Both towns offer a wealth of cultural highlights such as museums, theatre performances or concerts of various genres. The numerous festivals such as the annual jazz festival in Sigmaringen or the cultural festival "Kultur auf den Planken" in Bad Saulgau are also a highlight.

Regional specialities such as Maultaschen or Spätzle as well as delicious wines from the surrounding area provide culinary delights.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do: In Bad Saulgau, the Solemar thermal baths entice visitors with their various sauna areas and wellness offers, while in Sigmaringen's Hall of Fame you can embark on a journey through time to discover the region's history.

The best time for outdoor activities is from spring to autumn, when the temperatures are pleasant. In winter, ski resorts in the nearby Alps are a good option.

Overall, Bad Saulgau and Sigmaringen are definitely worth a trip! This Travel Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most out of your visit.

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