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Ettringen

Welcome to Ettringen, a charming destination in the south of Germany. This Travel Guide will help you discover the town and its surroundings.

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Attractions in Ettringen


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Long Distance Hiking · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Hiking Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 158.4 km
Duration 41:00 h
Ascent 1,598 m
Descent 1,310 m

The Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Hiking Trail (SAW) has been leading since 1978 from the old Roman city of Augsburg through a highly varied landscape into ...

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from Michael Lenke, Julia Grimm, Tobias Ullmann,   Outdooractive Editors
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 59.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 193 m
Descent 215 m

The route is a varied training round from Kaufering via Ettringen into the western woods and leads us back via Schwabmünchen and Untermeiting to ...

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from Mathias Wochnig,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 100.8 km
Duration 4:19 h
Ascent 1,084 m
Descent 1,063 m

Krumbach, Markt Wald, Kirchsiebnach, Wertach, Schwabmünchen, Waldberg, Hellersberg: The route winds its way through the “Stauden” countryside.

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
Gravel Bike · Tegernsee-Schliersee
Bavarian 7 Summits - 7 in one go
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,408.5 km
Duration 110:40 h
Ascent 11,092 m
Descent 11,092 m

The 7 highest peaks of the 7 Bavarian administrative districts in one go. With the gravel bike and on foot to Zugspitze (Upper Bavaria, 2962m), ...

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from Tomtom MacGyver,   Community
Long Distance Cycling · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Augsburg Castle Tour
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 195.7 km
Duration 12:00 h
Ascent 783 m
Descent 783 m

This cycle tour leads from Augsburg around the Augsburg Nature Park and through the tranquil rivers of the Danube, Schmutter and Wertach.

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from Antonie Schmid,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Cycling · Bayerisch-Schwaben
7-Swabians route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 59.7 km
Duration 3:25 h
Ascent 214 m
Descent 287 m

The 7-Swabians route is a circular route signed and rideable only clockwise. 

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
Long Distance Cycling · Allgäu
Wertach erleben
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 143.5 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 275 m
Descent 965 m

Wertach erleben puts the focus on the nature experience and therefore prefers natural path surfaces.

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from Tourismusverband Ostallgäu e.V.,   Tourismusverband Ostallgäu e.V.
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3
Distance 54.8 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 210 m
Descent 130 m

The Schlosspark bike route in the Allgäu is a quality cycling route with a length of about 221 km. The third section leads from Waal via ...

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from Katrin Gansloser,   Tourismusverband Ostallgäu e.V.
Long Distance Cycling · Allgäu
Wertach bike path "Experience Wertach"
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 143.8 km
Duration 10:04 h
Ascent 485 m
Descent 1,189 m

Along the Wertach, from the source near Oberjoch to the mouth near Augsburg, various "Wertach experiences" await cyclists. Continuous signage along ...

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from Tobias Klöck,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
Pilgrim Trail · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Bavarian-Swabian JW: Reinhardshofen - Kirch-Siebnach
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 6
Distance 18.4 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 196 m
Descent 181 m

The «Bavarian-Swabian Way of St. James» branches off from the Nuremberg - Ulm Way of St. James in Oettingen and leads towards Lake Constance.

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from Pilgerwege Europa,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
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Ettringen is located in the region of Bavaria and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes. The town lies at the foot of the Alps and offers breathtaking views of the mountains. It is a perfect destination for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts.

The tourist attractions are numerous: visit Neuschwanstein Castle, an impressive 19th century castle, or Lake Forggensee, a beautiful lake with crystal clear water. For culture enthusiasts, there is the Museum of the Bavarian Kings or the Ettal Monastery.

Another highlight are the culinary experiences: Be sure to try the regional specialities such as Weißwurst (white sausage), Brezen (pretzels) or Leberknödel (liver dumplings) - you will be thrilled!

There are many options for outdoor activities: Hike through the Alps in summer or ski on the slopes around Garmisch-Partenkirchen in winter. In spring you can go on bike tours and in autumn you can go mushroom picking.

If it rains, we recommend a visit to the thermal bath "Therme Erding" or the indoor playground "Kinderland". A walk through Ettringen's historic old town can also be very nice in bad weather.

Where is it most beautiful in Ettringen? We recommend visiting Neuschwanstein Castle, from where you have a spectacular view of the Alps.

Overall, Ettringen is definitely worth a visit. The geographical location and special features as well as the cultural highlights make it a unique destination in Germany. We hope this travel guide will help you with your planning!

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Reviews

  • July 13, 2025
    Hans Lichnowski 
    Hinweis: die ehemalige Sendeanlage (Masten) wurde zwischenzeitlich abgebaut!!
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    Written July 13, 2025
  • July 11, 2025
    Helmut Hüttenrauch 
    Sehr abwechslungsreiche Route aber mit manchmal langwierigen Passagen in waldigem Gelände neben der Wertach. Übernachtung im "Kurhotel Kaiser" (eBike-freundlich, günstig) in Bad Wörishofen nach 92 km, am nächsten Tag die restliche Strecke.
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    Written July 11, 2025
  • May 29, 2024
    Mika Sandberg
    Brutal!
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    Written May 29, 2024
  • June 10, 2021
    Gregor Meyer-Bender 
    Wunderschöne Rundtour, großenteils auf Wald- und Kieswegen. Ein bisschen Kondition sollte man haben 😉
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    Written June 10, 2021
  • May 01, 2021
    Matthias Böck
    👍👍
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    Written May 01, 2021
    Long Distance Hiking
    Stauden Meditation Route
  • August 18, 2020
    Wolfgang Gahlert
    August 06, 2020
    Ein schöner Fernradweg, meistens entlang der Wertach auf Kies- und Schotterwegen. Ich habe mich auf der Tour von der App navigieren lassen, sonst wäre ich ein paar mal falsch gefahren. Aber so hieß es: "Sie verlassen die Route, die Route liegt 20m hinter Ihnen." Also zurück und die richtige Abzweigung nehmen. Angenehm war bei dem warmen Wetter die Fahrt durch die schattigen Auwälder.
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    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Der Wegweiser in Augsburg nach Oberjoch
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Mündung der Wertach in den Lech
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    unterhalb von Türkheim
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Die Wertach in Kaufbeuren
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Aussicht bei Wildberg
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Abstecher zum Hängesteg über die Wertach
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Pechkohlestollen bei Nesselwang
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Grüntensee
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Start in Oberjoch
    Photo: Wolfgang Gahlert, Community
    Written August 18, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Wertach Bike Trail
  • August 17, 2020
    Jörg Haas 
    August 16, 2020
    Tolle Tour! Allerdings sollte bei Gelegenheit der Start ausgeschildert werden, generell wären ein paar mehr Schilder wären prima!
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    Photo: Jörg Haas, Community
    Photo: Jörg Haas, Community
    Written August 17, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Wertach Bike Trail
  • June 16, 2020
    Udo Scherber
    Eine schöne Wanderung, die auch für Kinder gut geeignet ist.
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    Written June 16, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Geißberg Route
  • February 21, 2019
    Ulf Lehmer
    November 18, 2018
    Erste Etappe von Leitershofen nach Reinertshofen. Bei spätherbstlichem Nebelwetter und angenehmen Wandertemperaturen eine reizvolle Strecke durch die westlichen Wälder bei Augsburg. Bedingt durch die Jahreszeit kaum andere Wanderer unterwegs, in den Monaten Mai bis Oktober sind auf dem Streckenteil zwischen Anhausen und Burgwalden oft viele Ausflügler zu Fuß oder mit dem Fahrrad anzutreffen, da fühlt man sich manchmal dann eher als Teilnehmer an einem Volkslauf. Weg ist auf diesem Teil gut ausgeschildert.
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    Written February 21, 2019
    Long Distance Hiking
    Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Hiking Trail
  • May 31, 2018
    Gerhard Schie
    Eine tolle Tour, abseits der Touri-Pfade. Letztes Drittel immer an der Wertach entlang Ohne Steigungen, zu 80% auf Asphalt. Einkehr in Türkheim (nettes Städtchen) oder in Kirchsiebnach (Füchsle)
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    Written May 31, 2018
  • August 23, 2015
    Florian Dittrich
    August 23, 2015
    Eine schöne Strecke für einen Sonntagsausflug mit der Familie.
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    Written August 23, 2015
    Hiking Trail
    Geißberg Route

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