Attractions in Ostalbkreis

The Buch reservoir is always worth a visit. The lake is beautifully laid out and the surrounding area is a feast for the eyes. The water playground on the lake … read more

The Wental offers you a unique nature experience. Countless stone pillars and bizarre rock formations of limestone line up in the valley. They bear such impressive names as Felsenmeer, Wentalweible, … read more

The Rosenstein castle ruins are the ruins of a hilltop castle around 1,500 meters east of the city of Heubach in the Ostalb district in Baden-Württemberg.

The ruin is in … read more

The steel bridge from 1892 spans the 20 m deep neck ditch and connects Rosenstein Castle with the hiking trails leading up to the Waldschenke.

On the highest peak of the cold field, the highest elevation of the Ostalb, built in 1908, 1931 acquired and converted by the Swabian Albverein Wanderheim, 1976/77 it was expanded … read more

Lorch in the Remstal between Schorndorf and Schwäbisch Gmünd offers from a side valley of the Rems, the Götzental out walking a gem surrounded rock, an extremely interesting trail, which … read more

Very nice part of the Remstal cycle path between Lorch and Schwäbisch Gmünd. The asphalt rolls well, several benches and a shelter invite you to take a break.

The reservoir is great for a large or small break. There is a sandy beach and large lawns to relax. Barbecue areas and a kiosk are also available. If you … read more

On the market square, hungry and thirsty cyclists and hikers will find everything they need to strengthen their tour. If you have problems with the bike, there are three bike … read more

The Rechberg and the castle Hohenrechberg

The Rechberg (707 m above sea level) is one of the three Kaiser mountains and is located near the center of Schwäbisch Gmünd. The … read more

The “Große Scheuer” is a tunnel-like living cave on the Rosenstein and directly on the Albsteig. Finds from the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages were discovered in the nearby “Das Haus” cave.

The Reiterleskapelle (also Reiterles Chapel or Reiterles Chapel, rare St. Leonhard's Chapel, formerly Reuterleskapelle) is a St. Leonhard consecrated chapel on the pass between Rechbergle (black horn) and Graneggle on … read more

Place with beautiful architecture and versatile gastronomy, including iced coffee.

Nice spot for a short break and the great view to enjoy!

The Baroque pilgrimage and parish church of St. Mary on the Hohenrechberg near Schwäbisch Gmünd was the place of pilgrimage of the Counts of Rechberg and is still parish church … read more

With the bike you should avoid the track at the weekends because of the rain moving. Be it, you like it cozy ;-)

Short ascent or descent to the picaresque blade. Also accessible for children.

Very nice beer garden with old chestnuts.
Nice food and very friendly service.
A great place to relax.

Very nice rest stop on the Rems, located directly on the bike path.
If the cooling off on the Rems is not enough, you can go swimming or swimming in the nearby Waldhauser Baggersee.

This Roman watchtower stands directly at the parking lot of the monastery Lorch.