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Nördlingen

Welcome to Nördlingen, a picturesque town in the Donau-Ries region of Germany. This destination is a real insider tip and absolutely worth a trip for anyone looking for an authentic German experience.

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Long Distance Hiking · Franconian Wine Country
Romantic Road
Premium content Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 485.2 km
Duration 130:00 h
Ascent 5,414 m
Descent 4,770 m

Along one of the most famous German holiday routes, the long-distance hiking trail Romantic Road leads us along 450 km from Würzburg to Füssen or ...

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from Patrick Küpper,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Cycling · Pfaffenwinkel
Long-distance cycle route Romantic Road eastern variant (Peiting-Rottenbuch)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 496.6 km
Duration 35:25 h
Ascent 2,178 m
Descent 1,534 m

Quiet stage through the Pfaffenwinkel: From Peiting via Rottenbuch through meadows, moors, and monastic-influenced landscapes with magnificent ...

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from Andreas Klausmann,   Tourismusverband Pfaffenwinkel
Long Distance Cycling · Franconian Wine Country
Romantic Road from Würzburg to Donauwörth
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 276 km
Duration 19:53 h
Ascent 1,144 m
Descent 912 m

It is the best-known and most popular German holiday route: the Romantic Road.

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from Mitarbeiter Tourismus Wertheim GmbH,   TOURISMUS REGION WERTHEIM GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Crater to Crater Cycle Path - from Steinheim Basin to Nördlinger Ries
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 130.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,232 m
Descent 1,210 m

Result of a disaster 14.5 million years ago: A meteorite impact created the well-known "Steinheim Basin", the best-preserved impact crater with a ...

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from Siegward Schottky,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Hiking Trail · Donau-Ries
Geopark Ries: Schäferweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 19.5 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 205 m
Descent 205 m

Over a total length of 19 km, you can experience the geology and history in the area of the shepherds of the Ries on the Schäferweg.                ...

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from Geopark Ries UNESCO Global,   Geopark Ries e.V.
Pilgrim Trail · Frankenhöhe
VIA ROMEA GERMANICA / Dinkelsbühl - Nördlingen (GER42)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 37.7 km
Duration 10:30 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 314 m

Official route description - Stage 42The approx. 2,200 kilometer long pilgrimage route "VIA ROMEA GERMANICA" from Stade to Rome on its route ...

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Via Romea Germanica
Road Bike · Bavaria
Nördlingen - Würzburg Schleifenroute Road Cycling Stage 2 of 14
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 131.8 km
Duration 6:48 h
Ascent 390 m
Descent 643 m

This stage takes us from Nördlingen to Würzburg. It is one of over 330 interconnected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage - have ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Long Distance Cycling · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Nördlingen - Crailsheim Schleifenroute stage 92.7 R
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 72.3 km
Duration 5:09 h
Ascent 332 m
Descent 361 m

This stage takes us from Nördlingen to Crailsheim. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage – have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Long Distance Cycling · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Donauwörth - Nördlingen Schleifenroute Stage 92.8 R
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 37.9 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 103 m
Descent 62 m

This stage takes us from Donauwörth to Nördlingen. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have included exciting points of interest for the ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Hiking Trail · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Geopark Ries: Schwedenweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 19.9 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 195 m
Descent 284 m

The signposted hiking trail commemorates the march of the Swedish-Protestant army from Breitwang towards Albuch on September 5, 1634.

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from Geopark Ries UNESCO Global,   Geopark Ries e.V.
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The geographical location of Nördlingen is particularly impressive: the town lies in the middle of a huge meteorite crater and thus offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. A walk through the historic centre will take you to the most important sights such as the Ries Crater Museum or St. George's Church, whose tower can be climbed to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the city.

In addition to these tourist attractions, Nördlingen also has a lot to offer culturally. For example, visit the Kunsthaus or take a guided tour through the medieval quarter. For music lovers, there are regular concerts and festivals such as the "Summer Nights" cultural festival in July.

From a culinary point of view, this region also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try local specialities such as Maultaschen or Schupfnudeln with sauerkraut and be tempted by the delicious local wines.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are numerous activities to choose from - whether hiking along the crater rim or cycling through idyllic villages and vineyards during the summer months. In winter, skiers and snowboarders can explore the slopes of the Hahnenkamm ski area near Nördlingen.

And what to do when it rains? No problem! Visit the Ries Crater Museum or take a guided tour of the historic town centre. Alternatively, spend a relaxing day in one of the cosy cafés and enjoy the local atmosphere.

Overall, Nördlingen is a wonderful destination for anyone looking for an authentic experience off the beaten track. A travel guide is highly recommended!

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  • October 20, 2025
    Paul Conn 
    Community
    October 20, 2025
    There is an error in the map. On the path out of Fremdingen the path comes to a sudden stop and there is a barrier where it ends, with a nearly vertical drop down to the road (25). My first photo shows the view of the barrier and the drop from the other side of the road. The second photo shows my position marker at the barrier. The third photo shows the new correct route, leading to a tunnel under the road.
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    Photo: Paul Conn, Community
    Photo: Paul Conn, Community
    Photo: Paul Conn, Community
    Written October 20, 2025
    Pilgrim Trail
    VIA ROMEA GERMANICA / Dinkelsbühl - Nördlingen (GER42)
  • August 28, 2025
    Alois Schnorr
    Community
    August 27, 2025
    Schöne, aussichtsreiche Runde. Beschilderung ab und an lückenhaft.
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    Written August 28, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Südries-Panoramaweg
  • May 31, 2025
    Mountain Mike
    Community
    May 31, 2025
    Sehr schöne Mountainbike Rundtour streckenweise auf schmalen Wanderwegen. Einkehrmöglichkeit im Biergarten Eisbrunn (ca. auf halber Strecke).Schleife Mönchsdeggingen-Harburg-Mönchsdeggingen ist sehr abwechslungsreich.
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    Written May 31, 2025
    Mountain Bike
    Reimlingen - Eisbrunn - Bockberg
  • May 08, 2024
    Christine Schwarz
    Community
    April 28, 2024
    Tolle Tour
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    Written May 08, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Südries-Panoramaweg
  • September 17, 2023
    Anna-Lena Thum
    Community
    September 10, 2023
    wunderschöner Wanderweg, aber die Strecke darf nicht unterschätzt werden
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    Photo: Anna-Lena Thum, Community
    Photo: Anna-Lena Thum, Community
    Photo: Anna-Lena Thum, Community
    Written September 17, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Schäferweg
  • May 29, 2022
    Stefanie Schmitz
    Community
    May 29, 2022
    Wunderschöner Weg! Wir haben mit dem Fahrrad 2 Stunden gebraucht. Leider hat es geregnet, so haben wir uns an den schönen Stellen nicht so lange aufgehalten. Das auf dem Weg empfohlene Restaurant fanden wir persönlich allerdings zu… privilegiert??🙈 Auf jeden Fall nicht für Normalverdiener. Wir haben dann später direkt in Nördlingen in einem netten Biergarten gegessen. Es war super lecker und zu normalen Preisen. Allen viel Spaß bei der Route! Wir können sie auf jeden Fall empfehlen!
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    Written May 29, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Schäferweg
  • October 15, 2021
    Borderherz Outdoortrails & Tourenportal 
    Community
    October 11, 2021
    Super Tour durch den Meteoritenkrater vorbei an zahlreichen Highlights. Auf den ersten Blick sieht man der Region ihre Besonderheiten nicht an, aber auf dieser Wanderung entdeckt man immer wieder neue großartige Orte wie die alten Steinbrüche, die Höhlen, interessante Felsformationen und und und. Einfach toll.
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    Written October 15, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Geopark Ries: Schäferweg
  • August 26, 2021
    Sibylla Högele 
    Community
    August 22, 2021
    Sind die Tour in 2 Tagen mit dem E-Bike gefahren. (Die Ostrunde am Tag davor.) War wunderschön, aber auch anstrengend. Wir haben jeweils kurz vor dem letzen Anstieg (Oberkochen und Neresheim) eine Rast eingelegt und die Akkus etwas nachgeladen, um auf der sicheren Seite zu sein. Ich empfehle das.
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    Written August 26, 2021
    Bicycle Rides
    From Crater to Crater
  • May 24, 2021
    Michael Schulz
    Community
    April 26, 2021
    Sehr schön und abwechslungsreich
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    Written May 24, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Geopark Ries: Schäferweg
  • March 28, 2021
    Sven Hack
    Community
    Schöne Runde!
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    Written March 28, 2021
    Road Bike
    Gropper- racing bike round on 15.09.2019
  • March 10, 2021
    Rolf H.
    Community
    July 24, 2020
    Schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour mit vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten
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    Written March 10, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Südries-Panoramaweg
  • May 18, 2020
    Elba Baldzuhn
    Community
    May 17, 2020
    Abwechselreicher, wunderschöner Wanderweg, mit viel Natur. Ich/wir hätte mir mehr Schafe unterwegs gewünscht
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    Photo: Elba Baldzuhn, Community
    Photo: Elba Baldzuhn, Community
    Photo: Elba Baldzuhn, Community
    Written May 18, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Schäferweg

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