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Heuchlingen

Welcome to Heuchlingen, a charming destination in the Ostalbkreis district of Germany. This Travel Guide gives you all the important information about the geographical location and special features, tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities.

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Attractions in Heuchlingen


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Long Distance Hiking · Baden-Wurttemberg
Limes hiking trail (HW6)
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 231.4 km
Duration 63:00 h
Ascent 3,915 m
Descent 3,575 m

The Limes hiking trail is one of the main hiking routes of the Swabian Alb Association and runs as a section of the German Limes hiking trail ...

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Hiking · Middle Rhine
Eastern Limes hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 736 km
Duration 194:10 h
Ascent 9,553 m
Descent 9,262 m

The Limes hiking trail begins in Rheinbrohl (Rhine) and ends at the Danube near Eining. It passes through the federal states of Rhineland ...

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Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Bicycle Rides · Stuttgart and surroundings
Remstal Architecture Stations bike route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 180.2 km
Duration 13:15 h
Ascent 1,146 m
Descent 1,146 m

This unmarked bike route leads to the 13 remaining stations of the architectural project "16 Stations," which was developed for the Remstal Garden ...

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from Remstal Tourismus,   Remstal Tourismus e.V.
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 7
Distance 21.5 km
Duration 5:33 h
Ascent 204 m
Descent 288 m

Hiking enjoyment on the seventh stage of the RemstalWeg from Mögglingen to Schwäbisch Gmünd. This stage takes you through fields, forest, and ...

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from Remstal Tourismus e.V.,   Remstal Tourismus e.V.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 40.4 km
Duration 2:56 h
Ascent 239 m
Descent 239 m

Hilly route over the Frickenhofer Höhe and the heights between Rems and Lein. Beautiful views of the Ostalb. This route is based on the "Grüner ...

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from Holger Hijm,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 45.7 km
Duration 3:13 h
Ascent 174 m
Descent 174 m

From Ruppertshofen over the Frickenhofer Höhe and through the Kocher valley to the Laubbach reservoir in Abtsgmünd and back through the Lein valley.

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from Holger Hijm,   Community
Thematic Trail · Swabian Alb
Limes hike
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.6 km
Duration 2:53 h
Ascent 94 m
Descent 94 m

Walk in the footsteps of the Romans and enjoy wonderful views over the foreland chain of the Swabian Jura across to Rosenstein and up to Rechberg.

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from Touristik und Marketing GmbH Schwäbisch Gmünd/Karl Ostermann,   Zwischen Wald und Alb
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 23.9 km
Duration 5:05 h
Ascent 288 m
Descent 224 m

From Böbingen on the Limes hiking route (HW 6 = main hiking route 6) via the Mögglinger Grubenholz, Sixenhof, Kolbenhof, Schwalbenhof, and via ...

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from Josef Zech,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 35 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 183 m
Descent 97 m

Route 5 (V5) on the Ostalb Cycling Loop from Abtsgmünd to Alfdorf and on to Leinecksee—ideal as a shortcut, an additional loop, or for a day trip.

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from Eileen Heth,   Tourismus Ostalb
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 41.8 km
Duration 2:51 h
Ascent 193 m
Descent 192 m

From Essingen, this varied and easy circular route takes us to the four rivers Rems, Lein, Kocher, and Aal.

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from Remstal Tourismus e.V.,   Remstal Tourismus e.V.
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Geography: Heuchlingen is a small community in the Ostalbkreis district in Baden-Württemberg. It is situated between the Swabian Forest and the Swabian Alb with a breathtaking landscape full of meadows, fields and forests.

Sights: One of the most important sights is the 18th century Hohenroden Castle. Here you can experience the history of the village up close. Another highlight are the ruins of Greifenstein Castle on a hill above the village.

Culture: Heuchlingen regularly hosts cultural events such as the traditional May festival or the wine festival in summer. Concerts and theatre performances are also offered here.

Food & Drink: The region around Heuchlingen offers numerous culinary delights such as the famous Swabian onion roast or Maultaschen - a type of filled pasta pockets - which you should definitely try.

Outdoor Activities: For nature lovers, there are many opportunities for active leisure activities such as hiking through the nearby nature park or cycling along the picturesque roads around Heuchlingen. In winter, the region also offers skiing and snowboarding on the nearby ski slopes.

Rainy days: If it rains, you can visit the H2O leisure pool in Herbrechtingen or learn more about the history of the village in the local museum.

Best places: The most beautiful places in Heuchlingen are undoubtedly the Swabian Forest and Swabian Alb nature parks and the Hohenroden Castle Park, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view.

Total: Heuchlingen is a destination for anyone looking for peace and relaxation. With its sights, cultural highlights and culinary delights, it is definitely worth a visit - any time of the year!

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Reviews

  • September 01, 2025
    Stefanie Wagner
    September 01, 2025
    Überwiegend befestigte Wege und schattig. Gut beschildert. Man kommt am Limes, einigen Wasserstellen, vielen Höfen und Sitzgelegenheiten vorbei. Für die Aussichtspunkte muss man die Strecke verlassen (Aussichtsturm am Grubenholz mit Blick auf die drei Kaiserberge, Schönstattkapelle Barnberg). Schöne Weitsicht, ganz spektakuläre Ausblicke bleiben aber aus. Insgesamt nette, ebene Tour. Habe mit den kurzen Abstechern 2 Stunden 20 Minuten gebraucht.
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    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Photo: Stefanie Wagner, Community
    Written September 01, 2025
  • June 01, 2025
    Alois Schnorr
    May 31, 2025
    Einfacher, aussichtsreicher Höhenweg auf breiten Wegen. War mit dem Fahrrad unterwegs. Kein Problem.
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    Written June 01, 2025
  • March 27, 2024
    Stefan Schweizer
    Sehr ruhige Etappe, recht eben und viel Asphalt, aber schöner Ausblick Eichtung Aalen, Heubach und die Kaiserberge. Und wenn einem die dasselbe Wegeführung entlang der Strasse nervt, darf man auch gern selbst in die Karte der App schauen und andere Wege gehen, abseits der Straße. Das tut dem Ausblick auf die oben genannten Berge keinen Abbruch.
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    Written March 27, 2024
  • April 28, 2018
    Hans-Walter Fiedler
    April 28, 2018
    Eine sehr reizvolle und landschaftlich extrem abwechslungsreiche Tour - absolut empfehlenswert. Aber....es ist keine leichte Tour! Neben den Steigungen, die eine gute Grundkondition verlangen, sind vor allem die Abfahrten auf Schotter und in den Wäldern anspruchsvoll und für Ungeübte sehr anstrngend - technisch. Wir sind am Busbahnhof Abtsgmünd gestartet, es ist nicht empfehlenswert, die Richtung der Runde zu ändern!!
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    Written April 28, 2018

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