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Illmensee

Welcome to Illmensee, Sigmaringen - a beautiful destination in the south of Germany. This Travel Guide provides you with all the important information about the geographical location and special features of the region as well as tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events.

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Attractions in Illmensee


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recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 49.8 km
Duration 6:02 h
Ascent 1,190 m
Descent 1,170 m

Easy enduro route from Markdorf, via Illmensee and Heiligenberg, back to Markdorf

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from Elmar Pöpl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Upper Swabia
Circular route Höchsten - Homberg
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 122 m
Descent 122 m

Small streams, picturesque forests, and beautiful views over the Deggenhausertal await hikers on the circular route from Höchsten to Homberg. 

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from Joern Perschbacher,   Outdooractive Premium
Pilgrim Trail · Lake Constance (BW)
Ulrikaweg - entire route from Unterstadion to Hegne
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 123.5 km
Duration 32:00 h
Ascent 1,052 m
Descent 1,150 m

The Ulrikaweg follows the footsteps of the Blessed Sister Ulrika and leads from her residence Obestadion in Upper Swabia to the Hegne Monastery at ...

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from Kloster Hegne,   Westlicher Bodensee
Pilgrim Trail · Lake Constance (BW)
Ulrikaweg stage 5 - Illmensee - Salem
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.4 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 275 m
Descent 541 m

The 5th stage of the Ulrikaweg leads from Illmensee via Heiligenberg to Salem Castle

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from Kloster Hegne,   Westlicher Bodensee
Bicycle Rides · Upper Swabia
Excursion to the Three Lakes Area
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 28.3 km
Duration 1:58 h
Ascent 187 m
Descent 183 m

The route mainly leads along bike paths through the countryside. The route is suitable for both leisure cyclists and active sportspeople; above ...

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from Ferienregion Nördlicher Bodensee,   Ferienregion Nördlicher Bodensee Tourist-Information Pfullendorf
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26.2 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 272 m
Descent 215 m

Fourth stage of the Ulrika Pilgrimage Route: from Kloster Sießen to Illmensee

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from Kloster Hegne,   Westlicher Bodensee
Bicycle Rides · Lake Constance (BW)
Höchsten Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 47.6 km
Duration 3:38 h
Ascent 571 m
Descent 571 m

This cycling route combines magnificent landscapes with top-class cultural monuments and a decidedly sporty elevation profile.

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from Bodensee-Linzgau Tourismus,   Bodensee-Linzgau
Bicycle Rides · Upper Swabia
Bike circular route around Illmensee
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.6 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 125 m
Descent 181 m

This rather leisurely circular route over quiet lanes passes through the picturesque village of Illmensee, opens up wide views of the Illmensee, ...

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from Axel Heber,   Community
Hiking Trail · Lake Constance (BW)
Easy circular route at Höchsten
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 1:43 h
Ascent 129 m
Descent 127 m

Berggasthof Höchsten, Lehenhof, Lichtenegg, Glashütte, Pavilion

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from Willi Metzler,   Community
Hiking Trail · Upper Swabia
Pfrunger Heights Hike
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5 km
Duration 1:27 h
Ascent 143 m
Descent 143 m

Idyllic and varied hike over the ice age-shaped elevations of the holiday region with some wonderful views.

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from Eina Spoida,   Ferienregion Nördlicher Bodensee Tourist-Information Pfullendorf
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Geography & special features: Illmensee is an idyllic town on the edge of Lake Constance. The town lies between the hills of the Linzgau and the shores of the lake. Here you will find a breathtaking landscape with green meadows, wooded slopes and clear lakes. A special attraction are the many castles in the vicinity of Sigmaringen, such as Sigmaringen Castle or Wildenstein Castle.

Sights: There are many tourist attractions to discover in Illmensee and Sigmaringen! Sigmaringen Castle is certainly one of them - it houses an impressive collection of historical artefacts from different eras. The Wald Monastery is also worth a visit: it was founded as early as the 12th century and has undergone numerous changes since then.

Culture & Events: There are also some cultural highlights to discover in Illmensee! In summer, the popular music festival "Jazz am See" takes place here every year - a must for every jazz lover! In addition, the town regularly hosts art exhibitions as well as theatre and dance performances.

Culinary delights: The region is also known for its culinary specialities. Be sure to try the regional specialities such as Linzgau cheese or the Swabian Maultaschen dish.

Outdoor activities: For outdoor lovers, there are plenty of things to do in Illmensee and Sigmaringen! In summer, you can swim at the lake or take a boat trip. The surrounding area also offers numerous hiking and cycling trails with magnificent views of the landscape. In winter, skiing and cross-country skiing are popular activities - especially in the nearby Feldberg skiing area.

Rain days: Illmensee also has a lot to offer on rainy days: How about a visit to Sigmaringen Castle, for example? Or a leisurely tour of the Wald monastery?

Summary: Illmensee, Sigmaringen is definitely worth a trip! With its breathtaking landscape, cultural highlights and many leisure activities, this region offers something for everyone. Whether you are a nature lover, art lover or gourmet - everyone will be happy here!

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Reviews

  • July 08, 2024
    Peter Schaub
    July 08, 2024
    Wir sind vom großen Parkplatz beim Schloss gestartet und sind die Tour wie beschrieben gegen den Uhrzeigersinn gefahren. Der Anstieg auf den Höchsten ist so mit dem Pedelec ohne Probleme machbar. Vom Höchsten war heute eine tolle Fernsicht. Die Streckenplanung und Beschreibung war gut gemacht, der Track von bester Qualität. So macht radeln richtig Spaß.
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    Written July 08, 2024
    Bicycle Rides
    Höchsten Route
  • May 10, 2024
    Björn E. 
    May 10, 2024
    Sehr schöne, gut beschilderte Runde vom Illmensee zum Höchsten und als Rundweg wieder zurück.
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    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Photo: Björn E., CC BY, Community
    Written May 10, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Hoch Höher Höchsten
  • June 29, 2023
    Bernhard Forster
    June 29, 2023
    wunderschöne Nebenstraßen mit kaum Verkehr
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    Written June 29, 2023
  • May 27, 2022
    Egon Schlaich 
    May 27, 2022
    Schöne Tour mit schönen Ausblicken. Zwar einiges Schotterwege, jedoch sind diese schön gelegen. Keine Waldautobahnen! Danke an den Verfasser.
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    Written May 27, 2022
  • June 09, 2021
    Joachim Keinert 
    June 04, 2021
    Wanderung mit Aussichten. ACHTUNG: Der Hof Sandacker ist privat, kein Durchgang! Man muss vorher im kleinen Wäldchen nach rechts abbiegen.
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    Written June 09, 2021
  • March 12, 2021
    Franz Albrecht
    Leichter angenehmer Wanderweg
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    Written March 12, 2021
  • December 18, 2020
    Christian Göller 
    December 18, 2020
    Eine schöne Wanderung mit guter Aussicht. Bei Nässe sind ein paar rutschige Passagen dabei. Gutes Schuhwerk ist hier zu empfehlen.
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    Photo: Christian Göller, Community
    Photo: Christian Göller, Community
    Photo: Christian Göller, Community
    Written December 18, 2020
  • November 02, 2020
    Willi Schneider
    Eine schöne Tour, insbesondere der Teil an der Rotach. Die Strecke zum Höchsten hoch ist ohne "elektrischen Rückenwind" nur für konditionell sehr gut Trainierte. Deshalb würde ich den Schwierigkeitsgrad "schwer" für Fahrräder ohne Motor angeben.
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    Written November 02, 2020
  • October 25, 2020
    Eva Kappler
    October 25, 2020
    Wunderschöne Tour, fast ausschließlich geteerte Fahrradwege, kein Verkehr, tolle Ausblicke...sehr empfehlenswert!!
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    Photo: Eva Kappler, Community
    Photo: Eva Kappler, Community
    Written October 25, 2020
  • July 22, 2020
    Martin Vollenbröker
    July 22, 2020
    Vorrangig Asphalt und Schotterwege
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    Written July 22, 2020
  • October 20, 2017
    Werner Walczak 
    October 17, 2017
    Eine sehr schöne Rundwanderung, wobei der Teil um den Illmensee eindeutig zu bevorzugen ist. Beim Volzer See war der Weg teilweise schlammig, aber wenigstens mit Zweigen und Reisig abgedeckt. Der GPS-Track verläuft beim Start- bzw. Zielpunkt in einem Neubaugebiet und ist verwirrend, sollte überarbeitet werden. Parkmöglichkeiten gibt es aber auch in Illmensee.
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    Ruschweiler See
    Photo: Werner Walczak, Community
    Am Illmensee
    Photo: Werner Walczak, Community
    Illmensee
    Photo: Werner Walczak, Community
    Illmensee
    Photo: Werner Walczak, Community
    Weg nach Illmensee
    Photo: Werner Walczak, Community
    Written October 20, 2017
  • April 23, 2017
    André Birbaum
    April 21, 2017
    Ich kannte die Region nicht und suchte nach einer Rennrad-Tour. Der Höchste war natürlich der Höhepunkt!
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    Written April 23, 2017

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