Attractions in Alb-Donau-Kreis

A much sung about place, which rightly belongs to one of the most beautiful natural spectacles of the Alb. Summer, sun and the deep blue of the spring always have a beneficial and invigorating effect.

Millions of years ago, the waves of the primeval sea sloshed away. Coral lived in it. The fossilized remains of these creatures we see today as rocks - in the form of a kissing sow (or two kissing sows ?!)

The hammer forge was built in 1804 as a blacksmith's and weapon smithy. In 1889 it was converted into a mechanical workshop, which was in operation until 1959.
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The Hohengerhausen ruin, also known as Rusenschloss, is enthroned in the forest high above Blaubeuren and is likely to date back to the eleventh century. It gives you a wonderful … read more

A very good fresh ice cream we ate in the old town in the monastery street opposite corner Gerberstraße, very refreshing!

On the rock grow rare, sensitive plants. On a hint is asked not to enter the rock head around it.
So you do not have the certainly great view from … read more

A really great vantage point.

On the way to the Rusenschloss you will find a first lookout cliff with a great view of the Blautal valley and Blaubeuren near Sonderbuch.
Hidden behind a fallen memorial, a cozy bench invites you to take a break.

Nice old town the Blautopf the monastery the location you can stay for a while
and children are also offered something

Super nice to look at and incredibly clear water

First to the "Great Grotto", then over the Tugendpfad (upper or lower does not matter) to Blautopf and then back through the monastery complex to Blaubeuren - beautiful and varied hike.

The mere fact that the water surface stands still while 1,600 liters of water run out of this basin / pot per second is unbelievable.

A great place where the Lauter rushes like a stream over several steps and small waterfalls. Here it is worthwhile to get off the bike and let the untouched nature work on you.

Ascent and descent are recommended and definitely worth it. A fantastic view rewards you. The view of the Lautertal and towards the Alps is very nice.

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The Fohlenhaus is a walk-in cave and is located close to the Lone between Langenau, Bernstadt and Neenstetten in the Alb-Donau district. The cave got its name from the arrangement … read more

Cool route that invites you to linger again and again and where you can chase your dog into the water.

The Blautopf is the most beautiful and, after the Aachtopf, the second largest karst spring in Germany. Its catchment area extends over approx. 160 km². From the 21 m deep … read more

Beautiful view over the hamlet and into the wide valley.

Whether hiking or cycling, the Schlössle is easily accessible from the Lonetal. Uphill a bit and you can eat well or just linger and have a drink.

Especially beautiful in autumn with the many bright colors.
Even playing in the whole foliage on the ground is great fun. Of course, to the children;)

Definitely every now and … read more