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Dormettingen

Welcome to Dormettingen, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. A small town with an area of only 9.2 square kilometres, it offers a wealth of sights and activities for every taste.

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Attractions in Dormettingen


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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 17.2 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 190 m
Descent 190 m

A varied family bike route that incidentally brings the Swabian Alb Geopark to life!

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from Zollernalb-Touristinfo,   WFG für den Zollernalbkreis mbH/Zollernalb-Touristinfo
Long Distance Hiking · The Black Forest
Hohenzollernweg
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 224 km
Duration 69:00 h
Ascent 3,915 m
Descent 3,915 m

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from Patrick Küpper,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 190 m
Descent 191 m

A varied family bike route that incidentally brings the Geopark Swabian Alb to life!

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from Zollernalb-Touristinfo,   WFG für den Zollernalbkreis mbH/Zollernalb-Touristinfo
Mountain Bike · Swabian Alb
Schlichem-Neckar-Eyach cycling route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 111.7 km
Duration 5:31 h
Ascent 1,031 m
Descent 1,038 m

Bach cycling route // 121 km + 5h 30min🤪 (111.7 km🤔)

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from Eiges Gerstenecker,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Bike tour on May 26, 2022 at 10:46
Difficulty
Distance 62.9 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 515 m
Descent 516 m

Spontaneous tour today and really beautiful places discovered in between. Recommended

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from Elke Essigbeck,   Community
Difficulty S0 easy
Distance 43.3 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 770 m
Descent 771 m

Summer sun bike tour🔋🚲🫣

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from Eiges Gerstenecker,   Community
Jogging · Swabian Alb
40 km Around Balingen
Difficulty difficult
Distance 40.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 500 m
Descent 500 m

Long Loop Around Balingen

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Mountain Bike · Swabian Alb
Dreisee'en Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 66.1 km
Duration 3:49 h
Ascent 1,185 m
Descent 1,185 m

🔋🚲☝😉

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from Eiges Gerstenecker,   Community
Pilgrim Trail · Swabian Alb
Martinusweg MWD 4 Dotternhausen - Owingen
Difficulty
Distance 28.8 km
Duration 8:45 h
Ascent 508 m
Descent 702 m

Sttreckenverlauf:  Dotternhausen - Dormettingen - Schönberghof - Isingen - Rosenfeld - Bubenhofer Tal - Binsdorf - Erlaheim - Owingen

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from St. Martinusgemeinschaft e.V.,   Community
Horseback Riding · Swabian Alb
Dautmergen-Kopfenhof-Rotenzimmern-Täbingen
Difficulty
Distance 18.5 km
Duration 3:16 h
Ascent 234 m
Descent 202 m

Von Täbingen wird Richtung Dautmergen Sportplatz gestartet. Kurz vor Dormettingen wird links abgebogen und über den hohen Rain weiter am alten ...

4.5
from Kerstin Weyhofen,   Community
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Geographically, Dormettingen lies on the edge of the Black Forest, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque forests. The landscape is characterised by the Eyach River, which flows through the town and offers numerous hiking trails along its banks.

One of the most famous sights in Dormettingen is Weitenburg Castle, which dates back to the 11th century. It sits majestically on a hill above the town and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. The parish church of St. Martinus with its impressive tower is also worth a visit.

The annual village festival and various concerts and theatre performances in the "Alte Schule" cultural centre provide cultural highlights. Here you can also admire local works of art or take part in workshops yourself.

Culinary delights await you in the many restaurants and cafés in Dormettingen. Be sure to try the traditional Swabian onion tart or enjoy a glass of wine from the region.

For those who want to exercise, you can do so by hiking or cycling - tours along the Eyach River or to the nearby Heuberg-Öde nature reserve are particularly beautiful in spring and summer. In winter, the surrounding area offers the best conditions for skiing or snowboarding.

Even in bad weather, there is plenty to do in Dormettingen: Visit the local history museum, which offers an insight into the history of the town and its inhabitants, or relax in the "Solemar" thermal baths in Bad Dürrheim.

Overall, Dormettingen is definitely worth a visit - whether for a weekend or a longer stay. Let yourself be enchanted by this idyllic town and discover all its beauties on your own with our Travel Guide!

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Reviews

  • April 19, 2026
    Janine Naschke 
    April 19, 2026
    Tolle Tour durchs Ländle. Vielen Dank fürs Veröffentlichen
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    Written April 19, 2026
  • June 11, 2024
    Axel Schuler
    Leider manchmal längere Schotterstrecken. Lassen sich aber großräumig umreiten. Bei der Mühle außerhalb nicht ganz ungefährlich der Straße entlang, durch kurven unübersichtlich für Autos. Landschaftlich sehr schön.
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    Photo: Axel Schuler, Community
    Photo: Axel Schuler, Community
    Photo: Axel Schuler, Community
    Photo: Axel Schuler, Community
    Photo: Axel Schuler, Community
    Photo: Axel Schuler, Community
    Photo: Axel Schuler, Community
    Photo: Axel Schuler, Community
    Written June 11, 2024
  • May 03, 2022
    Eiges Gerstenecker
    Abwechslungsreiche Radtour mit viel Wasser 👍😘
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    Written May 03, 2022
  • June 06, 2014
    Jürgen Lehnert
    June 05, 2014
    Nachdem ich gestern mein Wanderung über 320 km auf dem Hohenzollernweg, samt allen Nebenetappen, beendet habe, hier mein Fazit: Der Hohenzollernweg ist über weite Strecken ein wunderschöner Wanderweg mit einer unglaublichen Zahl von Sehenswürdigkeiten, Ausblicken und Eindrücken. Am besten gefallen haben mir (natürlich) das Donautal von Sigmaringen nach Beuron, die Etappe von Meßstetten nach Schömberg, die Etappe von Hechingen-Stein nach Killer mit der Burg Hohenzollern, die Nebenstrecke Sigmaringen nach Frohnstetten durch das Schmeietal, die Nebenstrecke von Albstadt nach Balingen sowie die Strecke von Sulz-Glatt nach Haigerloch. Der einzige Kritikpunkt für mich war die teilweise fehlende bzw. absolut unzulängliche Beschilderung des Wanderweges. Hier sollte sich ein Beispiel an der vorbildlichen Beschilderung der Etappe von Balingen nach Rosenfeld genommen werden. Alles in allem ein sehr schöner Wanderweg, den ich gerne wieder einmal wandern werde.
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    Written June 06, 2014
    Long Distance Hiking
    Hohenzollernweg

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