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Salach

Salach - A destination full of surprises

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Attractions in Salach


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Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Fruit Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 50.4 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 429 m
Descent 414 m

The Fruit Trail winds through the beautiful orchard-dotted countryside of the Voralpland region, and thanks to its gentle terrain, it’s perfect ...

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from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Bärenbach Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 231 m
Descent 231 m

Salach—The Middle Ages Meet Industrial Culture.

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from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Staufer Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 53.5 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 405 m
Descent 433 m

The Staufer Route is a physically challenging trail. It passes by interesting and significant sites in Staufer history between Göppingen and Lorch.

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from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
3-Kaiserberg Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 51.4 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 486 m
Descent 486 m

As the name suggests, the 3-Kaiserberg Route passes by all three “Kaiserbergs” and offers magnificent views stretching far into the Stauferland ...

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from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Filstal Route North
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 68.9 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 43 m
Descent 499 m

A bike tour through the Filstal valley, featuring varied scenery, historic sites, and sweeping views along the Fils River and the Albtrauf escarpment.

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from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Staufeneck Loop
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 226 m
Descent 226 m

Salach - The Middle Ages Meet Industrial Culture

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from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 50.1 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 828 m
Descent 646 m

The ninth stage of the StZ-Tour de Region leads from Plüderhausen over 50 kilometers to Geislingen/Steige.

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from Milena Schmid,   Stuttgarter Zeitung
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 413 m
Descent 376 m

Through the cherry paradise on the Albtrauf

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from Maria Schropp,   Schwäbisches Streuobstparadies e.V.
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Filstal Industrial Culture Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 75.9 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 79 m
Descent 531 m

Vibrant. Diverse. On the route of industrial culture in the Filstal.

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from Julia Späth,   District of Göppingen
Long Distance Cycling · Stuttgart and surroundings
Bikepacking Pannonia - from Fellbach to Pécs
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 1,011.4 km
Duration 72:59 h
Ascent 4,595 m
Descent 4,724 m

The route is intended to commemorate the German-Hungarian friendship and connects the two partner cities Fellbach and Pécs. The route leads ...

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from Michi Bareiss,   Community
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Welcome to Salach, a charming community in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Situated at the foot of the Swabian Alb and surrounded by picturesque nature, Salach is a popular destination for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts alike.

Geographical location and special features

Salach is located about 20 kilometres east of Stuttgart and is part of the district of Göppingen. The municipality covers an area of just under 7 square kilometres and has around 10,000 inhabitants. A special attraction are the numerous meadow orchards that characterise the townscape.

Sights relevant to tourism

One of the most famous sights in Salach is Filseck Castle from the 16th century. Today it houses, among other things, a museum with changing exhibitions as well as a concert hall where classical music is regularly performed.

Cultural Highlights and Events

In addition to the cultural offerings at Schloss Filseck, there are also several events that take place every year: The highlight in summer is the "Salacher Hockete" street festival, which sells regional specialities and features live music. In Advent, the traditional Christmas market also takes place.

Culinary specialities

The Swabian cuisine is of course not neglected here! Be sure to try Maultaschen, Spätzle and Swabian potato salad. The regional wines are also highly recommended.

Outdoor activities

Hike on one of the numerous hiking trails through the Swabian Alb or explore the Filstal valley by bike. In summer, the Salach open-air swimming pool invites you to take a dip.

Best seasons for outdoor activities

The best time for hiking and cycling tours is in spring and autumn, when it is not too hot. The open-air swimming pool is open in the summer months.

What to do in Salach when it rains?

There are plenty of things to do in bad weather too: Why not visit the museum in Filseck Castle or relax in one of the local saunas or thermal baths such as the Thermalbad Beuren.

Where is it most beautiful in Salach?

It is particularly beautiful along the river Fils as well as on the surrounding hills with views over the municipality and the orchard meadows.

Conclusion

Salach offers a variety of sights, cultural highlights as well as outdoor activities - whether in sunshine or rain! A destination full of surprises that is definitely worth a visit.

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Reviews

  • May 01, 2025
    Wolfgang Dinser
    May 01, 2025
    Super schöne Strecke abseits des Verkehrs.
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    Written May 01, 2025
    Bicycle Rides
    Fruit Trail
  • September 22, 2024
    Jürgen Fr.
    September 21, 2024
    Vom Bahnhof Salach aus gestartet. Am Friedhof vorbei (WC!) auf den Track gekommen. Empfehlenswert vom Freibad hinauf zur Burg Stahleck den Fußweg (Hinweisschild) benutzen. Der GPX-Track geht nachher auf die Straße, damit man die Burg von unten sieht. Wer das nicht möchte, Asphalt und Verkehr ist nicht wandermäßig, auf dem Fußweg bleiben. Er mündet oben in einen Forstweg. Den ca. 100 m zurück in Ri Ost/Süd zur Staufeneckburg. Auf dem Weg immer wieder schöne Aussichten ins Filstal und zu den Kaiserbergen. Der Weg hat ziemlich viel Asphalt-Anteil, deshalb keine volle Punktzahl.
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    Written September 22, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Staufeneck Loop
  • June 09, 2024
    Michael Schöck 
    Ich kann mich meine Vorrednern nur an schließen. Ein wunderbare Tour mit vielen abwechselnden Ausblicken ins Fils- und Remstal. Der Streckenteil von Wäschenbeuren nach Göppingen auf der alten Bahnlinie ist besonders angenehm. Sehr empfehlenswert!
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    Photo: Michael Schöck, Community
    Photo: Michael Schöck, Community
    Photo: Michael Schöck, Community
    Photo: Michael Schöck, Community
    Photo: Michael Schöck, Community
    Photo: Michael Schöck, Community
    Written June 09, 2024
    Bicycle Rides
    3-Kaiserberg Route
  • August 23, 2020
    Claudia Mattner
    August 23, 2020
    Schöne ruhige Route durch die Natur!
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    Written August 23, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Bärenbach Loop Trail
  • June 21, 2020
    Thomas Mohl
    June 21, 2020
    Weg mit tollen Aussichten
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    Photo: Thomas Mohl, Community
    Written June 21, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Bärenbach Loop Trail
  • May 18, 2020
    Stefan Schweizer
    Schöne Tour mit viel Aussicht. Wer es steiler mag, fährt mit dem Zug nur bis Gingen und geht "fast senkrecht" hoch zum Hohenstein. Für den Rückweg ab Staufeneck empfiehlt es sich zum Bahnhof Salach zu laufen. Der Weg nach Süßen ist unterhalb Staufeneck durch einen Zaun versperrt und im Wald total zugewachsen.
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    Written May 18, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Kuchen nach Süßen
  • March 15, 2020
    Stefan Schweizer
    Ruhige Tour mit toller Aussicht
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    Staufeneck in Morgengrauen
    Photo: Stefan Schweizer, Community
    Kaiserberge
    Photo: Stefan Schweizer, Community
    Written March 15, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Bärenbach Loop Trail
  • May 01, 2019
    Bruno H
    Schöne Route durchs Filsland!
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    Photo: Bruno H, Community
    Written May 01, 2019
  • August 13, 2018
    Hans Weber
    August 12, 2018
    Die ersten Kilometer 12-15 km von Göppingen bis Süßen/Donzdorf sind nicht besonders attraktiv. Aber ab Donzdorf nach Lauterstein und dann weiter bis zum Ende der Tour fährt man durch absolut grandiose Landschaft mit herrlicher Aussicht auf das Filstal und die Schwäbische Alb. Kurz vor dem Hohenstaufen auf dem Bergrücken hat man die Schwäbische Alb sowie den Welzheimer Wald im Blick. Insgeamt war das eine sehr schöne Tour, die jederzeit wieder machen würde.
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    Written August 13, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    3-Kaiserberg Route
  • April 25, 2018
    Bernhard Paillon
    April 22, 2018
    Eine sehr schöne Tour. Die ersten 8 km sind vielleicht nicht so attraktiv, werden aber im weiteren Verlauf der Tour entschädigt. Wunderschöne Landschaft samt ihrer Ruhe erleben. Leider keine Einkehrmöglichkeiten unterwegs angetroffen. Würden die Tour immer wieder machen. Gerne stelle ich die Bilder hier ein, damit doch so einige einen Eindruck davon bekommen können, dass es sich wirklich lohnt, diese Tour zu machen. Von Göppingen aus über Eislingen, Süßen….
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    Photo: Bernhard Paillon, Community
    Photo: Bernhard Paillon, Community
    Photo: Bernhard Paillon, Community
    Photo: Bernhard Paillon, Community
    Written April 25, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    3-Kaiserberg Route
  • August 20, 2017
    Thomas Matscheko 
    Sehr schöne und gemütliche Wanderung. Leicht zum laufen.
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    Sonntag, 20. August 2017
    Photo: Thomas Matscheko, Community
    Sonntag, 20. August 2017
    Photo: Thomas Matscheko, Community
    Sonntag, 20. August 2017
    Photo: Thomas Matscheko, Community
    Staufeneck
    Photo: Thomas Matscheko, Community
    Written August 20, 2017

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