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Travel Guide Germany Baden-Wurttemberg Heidenheim Giengen on the Brenz
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Giengen on the Brenz

Giengen an der Brenz in the district of Heidenheim is a charming destination in Germany and definitely worth a visit. The town lies on the edge of the Swabian Alb, which is known for its picturesque landscape.
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Activities in Giengen on the Brenz


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Hiking route · Schwäbische Alb
Lonetal-Wanderweg Etappe 3 Lindenau - Hermaringen
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.1 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 112 m
Descent 192 m

Lonetal-Wanderweg: In drei Tagen durch 150 Millionen Jahre Erdgeschichte im Nationalen Geotop Lonetal, Teil des UNESCO-Geoparks Schwäbische Alb, ...

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Bike Riding · Schwäbische Alb
Stone Age Explorer Cycle Tour in the Swabian Alb
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
Distance 60.6 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 483 m
Descent 410 m

Leisurely cycle tour to Stone Age sites

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Hiking route · Schwäbische Alb
Albschäfer-Zeitspur: Brenzberge von Giengen nach Hermaringen
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 116 m
Descent 116 m

Nochmal einfach die Zeit zurückdrehen, wer wünscht sich das nicht! Als Kind liebten wir alle die Schmusetiere mit dem Knopf im Ohr.

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Long-Distance Hiking · Schwäbische Alb
Drafted on September 08, 2014
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 157.3 km
Duration 40:50 h
Ascent 2,103 m
Descent 2,135 m

Der etwa 158 Kilometer lange und prämierter Rundwanderweg führt auf den Spuren der Schäfer durch typische Landschaftsräume der Schwäbischen Alb, ...

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Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Long-Distance Hiking · Schwäbische Alb
Albschäferweg - 10. Etappe: Ballmertshofen bis Giengen
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 239 m
Descent 259 m

Das Finale – noch einmal warten ausgedehnte Wälder, eine schöne Kapelle und herrliche Heidelandschaft. Dankbar sind alle Albschäferwegwanderer den ...

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Hiking route · Schwäbische Alb
BärenTrek zwischen Charlottenhöhle und Hürben
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.1 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 65 m
Descent 65 m

Familienwanderung auch für die Kleinsten! Die zwei Kilometer lange Rundwanderung entführt Sie in die Wälder um die Charlottenhöhle.

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Long-Distance Hiking · Schwäbische Alb
Albschäferweg - 1. Etappe: Giengen bis Stetten ob Lontal
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17 km
Duration 4:25 h
Ascent 222 m
Descent 160 m

Wer kennt nicht den Teddy mit dem Knopf im Ohr? Giengen ist seine Heimat. Dort startet der Albschäferweg und endet heute in Stetten ob Lontal.

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Of particular tourist relevance are the sights such as the Steiff Museum, which honours the famous teddy bear manufacturer. Here visitors can learn all about the history of the company and also admire some exhibits. Also worth seeing is Giengen Castle with its magnificent gardens and the town church of St. Amandus from the 15th century.

Cultural highlights are offered above all at various events such as the annual culture weekend or the Christmas market on the historic market square.

For culinary delights, it is recommended to try typical Swabian specialities such as spaetzle or Maultaschen in one of the numerous restaurants and inns in the city centre.

Those who enjoy outdoor activities can do so particularly well during the summer months. There are many cycling and hiking routes through the surrounding forests and fields, as well as opportunities for fishing or canoeing on the Brenz.

Even when it rains, Giengen an der Brenz offers opportunities for leisure activities: The indoor swimming pool "Brenzapfen" invites you to spend a relaxing time in the water or you can visit one of the museums, such as the Giengen Fire Brigade Museum.

The most beautiful time in Giengen an der Brenz is in spring, when nature awakens and everything begins to bloom. The town then offers a picturesque backdrop for walks and bicycle tours through the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Giengen an der Brenz is a worthwhile destination with a variety of sights, cultural offerings as well as opportunities for leisure activities in nature. A travel guide should definitely recommend this town!

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  • Webcam · Schwäbische Alb
    Giengen an der Brenz › South: Flugplatz Giengen-Brenz
  • Webcam · Schwäbische Alb
    Giengen an der Brenz › North: Stadtkirche
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Alb Valley Cycle Tour by Joerg
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Alb-Donau-Kreis Radtour 3 - Von Langenau durchs Ried und vom Lonetal auf die Alb by Ursula
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Albschäferweg - 1. Etappe: Giengen bis Stetten ob Lontal by jungwandern.de
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Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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