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Oberkochen

Welcome to Oberkochen, a charming destination in the Ostalbkreis district of Germany. This Travel Guide gives you an insight into the geographical location and special features of Oberkochen as well as tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Oberkochen


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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
Long Distance Hiking · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Swabian Jura North Rim Trail HW1
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 362.7 km
Duration 133:00 h
Ascent 8,550 m
Descent 8,331 m

Between Donauwörth and Tuttlingen, between Reutlingen and Ulm, the Swabian Jura unfolds as one of the most impressive landscapes in Germany.

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from Sandra Fischer,   Outdooractive Premium
Thematic Trail · Swabian Alb
Karst Spring Route
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 26.5 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 390 m
Descent 390 m

The Karst Spring Route leads from spring to spring, from the Brenz source across the watershed to the Kocher source.

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from Sabine Weber,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Hiking Trail · Swabian Jura
HW1: From Unterkochen to Heubach
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.8 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 653 m
Descent 575 m

Excellent viewpoints, rock formations, castles, ruins, and caves are the highlights of this route along the escarpment of the Swabian Jura.

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Geopark Ries: cycle path "From Crater to Crater"
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 186.7 km
Duration 13:15 h
Ascent 1,364 m
Descent 1,364 m

The Geopark Ries cycle path "From Crater to Crater" connects the nature of the eastern Swabian Alb with that of the Nördlinger Ries as well as the ...

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from Geopark Ries UNESCO Global,   Geopark Ries e.V.
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Ostalb Three Peaks route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.9 km
Duration 6:10 h
Ascent 829 m
Descent 834 m

This is a physically demanding route where you get a bit of an alpine feeling. Duration approx. 6 hours.

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from Viktor Merkle,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 150 m
Descent 150 m

A varied circular hike to the scenic Rodstein and Märzenbuckel with detours to the Mariengrotto and the Griebigenstein Cave. Additionally, you pass ...

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from Roland Schmid,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.1 km
Duration 7:03 h
Ascent 542 m
Descent 564 m

This varied route from Unterkochen to Heubach goes high up: We climb a lookout tower and the Rosenstein, where we can see two caves and a ruin.

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from Heiko Zeeb,   Schwäbische Alb
Thematic Trail · Swabian Alb
Karstquellenweg: Oberkochen loop
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 17.6 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 299 m
Descent 299 m

The Karstquellenweg connects the most important water springs of the upper Brenz and Kocher valleys. Across the European watershed, it links the ...

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from Pia Wehling,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 65.4 km
Duration 7:45 h
Ascent 1,255 m
Descent 1,246 m

The Ostalb with the northern area of the Alb escarpment and the source regions of the Jagst, Kocher, Rems, and Brenz is always worth a mountain ...

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from Bruno Kohl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Oberkochen is located on the edge of the Swabian Forest and offers a breathtaking landscape with numerous hiking and cycling trails. The town is known for its optics industry and is home to some of the world's leading companies in this field. Oberkochen's scenic beauty attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Main attractions include the Carl Zeiss Planetarium, which offers an impressive 360° cinema experience; the local history museum, which shows the history of the region; and the 16th-century Hohenroden Castle.

For those interested in culture, we recommend visiting the annual town festival or the Christmas market in winter. Concerts as part of the summer events are also very popular with locals and tourists alike.

The local cuisine is rich in traditional dishes such as Maultaschen (filled dumplings) or Spätzle (a type of noodle). Be sure to also try the regional art of brewing beer!

When it comes to outdoor activities, there are many options: Hiking through forests or along picturesque rivers, cycling on the many routes through the countryside or fishing at one of the many lakes. It is especially beautiful in Oberkochen in autumn when the leaves turn colourful.

If you should catch a rainy day, we recommend a visit to the Aquafun leisure pool with its numerous slides and pools or a tour of one of the museums such as the Optics Museum.

Oberkochen is worth a trip at any time of year! Whether for culture enthusiasts, nature lovers or families - there is always something to discover here. Come and experience the beauty of this town at the foot of the Swabian Forest for yourself!

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