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Ehingen (Donau)

Welcome to Ehingen (Donau), a picturesque town in the Alb-Donau district that is well worth a visit. The town is situated on the river Danube and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

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Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Swabian Alb, Laufenmühle, Wolfstal, Erbstetten, Wartstein ruins, Laufenmühle
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 138 m
Descent 121 m

From the Große Lautertal through the Wolfstal onto the Alb plateau and to the Wartstein castle ruins with a beautiful view. Then back down into the ...

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from Hermann Schiebel,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
E-Bike · Ehingen (Donau)
e-Bike route - Danube-Bussen loop
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 77.8 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 638 m
Descent 638 m

From the starting point in Munderkingen, the route follows the Danube to Ehingen-Berg. Then it climbs high up to the prominently towering mountain ...

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from Pro-cyCL®,   Münsingen - Schwäbische Alp
E-Bike · Ehingen (Donau)
Berg Beer Route Day 2
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 64.7 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 572 m
Descent 361 m

Important note: The signage of route e7 has been replaced with the new BergBier logo. Please pay attention to the prints on the physical media!

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from Pro-cyCL®,   Münsingen - Schwäbische Alp
E-Bike · Swabian Alb
Münsingen e-bike route 5b - To the Venus of Hohle Fels (Schelklingen station)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 28.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 35 m
Descent 208 m

Our route goes through the idyllic Heutal to Schelklingen at the SAB station.

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from Pro-cyCL / Professional cycling Christian Ludewig,   Münsingen - Schwäbische Alp
E-Bike · Swabian Alb
Münsingen e-bike route 5 - To the Venus of the Hohle Fels
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 50.8 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 483 m
Descent 483 m

Our route through the idyllic Schandental to Schmiechen. From there it goes back over the Alb heights to Münsingen.

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from Pro-cyCL / Professional cycling Christian Ludewig,   Münsingen - Schwäbische Alp
E-Bike · Swabian Alb
Münsingen e-bike route 8 - Blautopf route to the beautiful Lau
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 74.3 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 461 m
Descent 461 m

An idyllic route through the Heutal to Schelklingen and the Venus of the Hohle Fels. Then it continues to Blaubeuren to the Blautopf.

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from Pro-cyCL / Professional cycling Christian Ludewig,   Münsingen - Schwäbische Alp
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Lauter valley - caves, castles, and river idyll!
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.3 km
Duration 3:02 h
Ascent 173 m
Descent 157 m

Paradisiacal – This is how the landscape in the most beautiful valley of the Swabian Alb can be described!

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from Günther Weinert - Wanderfex,   Günther Weinert
Bicycle Rides · Mythos Schwäbische Alb
Over the Alb heights into the Lauter valley (R8)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 37.4 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 305 m
Descent 305 m

This route (R8) leads from Münsingen over the Alb plateau down into the Lauter valley and back again.

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from Cornelia Grömminger,   Mythos Schwäbische Alb
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Biosphere: Cycling and hiking tour in the footsteps of Karl Ehmann and Joseph Viktor von Scheffel
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 40.7 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 415 m
Descent 414 m

This cycling route takes you in the footsteps of Karl Ehmann, the "father of the Alb water supply," as well as the poet Joseph Viktor von Scheffel, ...

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from Heike D'Ettorre / Otto Rechtsteiner,   Stadt Ehingen (Donau)
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Drei-Tälertour: Lauter-Danube-Ach (R10)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 43 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 411 m
Descent 411 m

On this route (R10), we follow the three rivers Lauter, Danube, and Ach. The circular route starts at the Zwiefalter Aach, which flows into the ...

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from Cornelia Grömminger,   Mythos Schwäbische Alb
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Ehingen (Donau) is known for its historic old town with numerous half-timbered houses dating back to the 16th century and the impressive churches such as the St. Blasius parish church or the Franciscan church. Another highlight is Mochental Castle, which is now used as a museum and offers a fascinating insight into the history of the region.

Cultural highlights also include the annual jazz festival and the play "The Ehingen Witch", which is performed every summer.

For culinary delights, we definitely recommend trying the regional specialities: for example, spaetzle with lentils or Maultaschen - both absolute classics of Swabian cuisine.

Outdoor activities abound here - from hiking to cycling to canoeing on the Danube. Hikes through the Upper Danube Nature Park or along the Danube Cycle Path are particularly beautiful. In winter, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the nearby Hündle-Tobelhof ski area.

If it rains, it's worth visiting the Ehingen (Donau) local history museum. Here you can learn all about the history and culture of this charming town.

Overall, it can be said: There are many reasons to visit Ehingen (Donau). The town offers a wide range of sights and activities for every taste - whether culture or nature lovers. Come by and experience the beauty of this region for yourself!

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