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  • Balingen is the second largest town in the Zollernalbkreis district
    Balingen is the second largest town in the Zollernalbkreis district Photo: GDMpro S.R.O, Adobe Stock

Balingen

Welcome to Balingen, a charming destination in the Zollernalbkreis district of Germany. This town is known for its stunning geographical location and features as well as a variety of tourist attractions.

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Attractions in Balingen


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Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Traufgang Felsenmeersteig in Albstadt
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Open
Distance 16.8 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 723 m
Descent 723 m

The Felsenmeersteig – the royal route among the Traufgänge. Experience the Swabian Alb in all its facets. A route that can also be divided into ...

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from Ulrike Wieland,   Albstadt Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Traufgang Wiesenrunde in Albstadt
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
Distance 10.6 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 150 m
Descent 176 m

Picturesque valleys, the idyll of quiet meadows and fields, a great view of Hohenzollern Castle, as well as rare plants await us on the Traufgang ...

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from Ulrike Wieland,   Albstadt Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 63 m
Descent 63 m

Accessible path leading through forest and fields. The path is especially suitable for people in (e-) wheelchairs (with accompaniment) and families ...

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from Lisa Wagner,   WFG für den Zollernalbkreis mbH/Zollernalb-Touristinfo
recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 60.6 km
Duration 6:59 h
Ascent 1,087 m
Descent 968 m

The route leads over roads, field paths, and challenging trails through the southern part of the Swabian Jura.

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from Schwäbische Alb Tourismus,   Schwäbische Alb
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 230 m

This short but beautiful - and certainly challenging - tour offers views of the landscape, insights into history and geology and a fantastic ...

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from Sylvia Metz,   Swabian Alb Association e.V.
Mountain Bike · Swabian Alb
Alb-Crossing / Entire route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 372.9 km
Duration 42:50 h
Ascent 7,016 m
Descent 6,823 m

The Swabian Alb is considered a special mountain biking insider tip, especially along the Alb escarpment, the northwestern edge of the Swabian Alb.

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from Schwäbische Alb Tourismus,   Schwäbische Alb
Hiking Trail · Swabian Jura
Over the Hundsrücken to Heiligenkopf
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.4 km
Duration 4:56 h
Ascent 514 m
Descent 514 m

Challenging hike on the Albtrauf with magnificent panoramic views.

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 165.5 km
Duration 43:30 h
Ascent 4,641 m
Descent 4,225 m

The Donau-Zollernalb-Way leads us through the core of the Swabian Alb: from Beuron through the Danube and Lauchert valleys over the Alb plateau to ...

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from Zollernalb-Touristinfo,   WFG für den Zollernalbkreis mbH/Zollernalb-Touristinfo
Long Distance Hiking · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Swabian Jura North Rim Trail HW1
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 362.7 km
Duration 133:00 h
Ascent 8,550 m
Descent 8,331 m

Between Donauwörth and Tuttlingen, between Reutlingen and Ulm, the Swabian Jura unfolds as one of the most impressive landscapes in Germany.

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from Sandra Fischer,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 22.3 km
Duration 6:35 h
Ascent 627 m
Descent 309 m

This route on the Albsteig from Jungingen to Burgfelden leads us to some very special highlights of the Swabian Alb. Attention: After a storm, ...

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from Heiko Zeeb,   Schwäbische Alb
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Balingen is located at the foot of the Swabian Alb and thus offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or climbing. The best time for this is the months of May to September. One of the most beautiful places for hiking is certainly Lichtenstein Castle with its magnificent viewpoints of the surrounding area.

For cultural highlights, we recommend a visit to the Balingen City Museum or also to the Zollernalb e.V. Art Association, which exhibits contemporary art. Another highlight is the annual Bang Your Head! music festival, which attracts heavy metal fans from all over the world.

Balingen also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the regionally typical "Zwiebelkuchen" (onion tart) or enjoy a fruity apple wine in a traditional restaurant.

If it rains, there is still plenty to do: For example, discover the cave museum in nearby Sonnenbühl or visit one of the many theatre or concert events in the region.

The district of Frommern is considered particularly picturesque and invites you to stroll through its narrow streets. Here you will also find the worthwhile 15th century Protestant church of St. Martinus.

In summary, Balingen is definitely worth a trip and offers something for every taste: nature lovers get their money's worth here just as much as culture or culinary lovers. This travel guide will help you make the most of your stay in Balingen!

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Reviews

  • June 03, 2026
    Bernd Gaupp 
    June 03, 2026
    schöne Runde, wenn man aber alle Trails fahren will, ist S1 etwas optimistisch 😊
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    Written June 03, 2026
  • May 30, 2026
    Sonja Stuber
    May 30, 2026
    Eine sehr schöne Tour, perfekt ausgeschildert und sehr abwechslungsreich. Man geht viel auf Wiesenwegen über die Albhochfläche, auf schönen Waldpfaden am Trauf entlang. Natürlich kommen zwischen durch mal breitere Forstwege, da kann man dann mal bisel Gas geben und Kilometer machen 🤣 die meiste Zeit sind die Wege aber doch eher schmal. Man hat tolle Ausblicke besonders der oberhalb der Ruine Schalksburg ist echt toll. Auch am Schluss vom Böllat aus hat man nochmal eine schöne Aussicht. Die Tour ist landschaftlich abwechslungsreich mir hat sie sehr gut gefallen und ich werde sie auch weiterempfehlen.
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    Written May 30, 2026
  • May 25, 2026
    Uli Miller
    May 25, 2026
    tolle Tour an heißen Tagen. Start und Ende am Freibad. Einfach Top! Danke für die Route
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    Written May 25, 2026
  • May 17, 2026
    Götz Oertel 
    May 17, 2026
    Tolle Tor mit Abwechslung. Vor allem, wo gerade die Blumenwiesen blühen. Hinweis zum angegebenen Parkplatz: Alle 5 Meter steht nun ein Schild, dass nur während Veranstaltungen dort geparkt werden darf. Gute Parkmöglichkeit am Ortseingang Thanheim.
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    Written May 17, 2026
  • March 06, 2026
    Alois Schnorr
    March 05, 2026
    einfache, unspektakuläre Runde.
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    Written March 06, 2026
  • June 22, 2025
    Heinz Krivan 
    June 17, 2025
    Sehr schöne, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tour. Premium.
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    Written June 22, 2025
  • June 05, 2025
    Sonja Stuber
    June 05, 2025
    Eine schöne Tour durch Wald und Wiesen und wie immer bei den Traufgängen, perfekt ausgeschildert. Der Blick zur Zollernburg war toll es gab auch noch ein paar ein weitere schöne Ausblicke.
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    Written June 05, 2025
  • May 11, 2025
    Chris Ta 
    Schöne abwechslungsreiche Runde, wir haben einige Orchideen gesehen.
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    Written May 11, 2025
  • April 22, 2025
    P S 
    April 20, 2025
    Wunderschöne Tour! Sehr empfehlenswert. Ich war am hier am Ostersonntag unterwegs, daher nahezu Menschenleer. Landschaftlich ist diese Tour wirklich toll, trotz dem durchwachsenden Wetter bei mir. Wer gerne grillt: Man kommt an 2-3 Grillenstellen vor, ggfs. mit kleinem Umweg. Am besten auf den Übersichtskarten an den Parkplätzen schauen, wo sie sind.
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    Written April 22, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Over the Lochenpass
  • March 06, 2025
    Alexander Behr 
    Richtige schöne Tour, absolut aussichtsreich und immer abwechselnd.
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    Written March 06, 2025
  • January 19, 2025
    Alois Schnorr
    January 18, 2025
    Runde mit feinen Aussichtspunkten und einigen Einkehrmöglichkeiten. Aktuell umfangreiche Forst- und Wegebauarbeiten. Sehr gut beschildert; vorgesehene Laufrichtung einhalten
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    Written January 19, 2025
  • December 01, 2024
    Jörg Ba
    schöne Runde mit Sicht auf Hohenzollern
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    Written December 01, 2024

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