Herbrechtingen, located in the district of Heidenheim, is a picturesque destination in southern Germany and definitely worth a visit. The town is located at the foot of the Swabian Alb and thus offers visitors the perfect combination of rural idyll and urban flair.
Attractions in Herbrechtingen
Highlights
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3D
Maps and trails
Hiking route
· Schwäbische Alb
Lonetal-Wanderweg Etappe 3 Lindenau - Hermaringen
recommended 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, ...
from Günther Krämer,
Community
Hiking route
· Schwäbische Alb
Lonetal - Zu den Höhlen des Neandertalers
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
9.8 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
68 m
Descent
67 m
Seit mehr als 100.000 Jahren besiedelt der Mensch das Lonetal. Eine Wanderung durch die Geschichte.
from Günther Weinert - Wanderfex,
Günther Weinert
Hiking route
· Schwäbische Alb
Albschäfer-Zeitspur: Eselsburger Talgang
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10.9 km
Duration
3:02 h
Ascent
186 m
Descent
186 m
Wie viele Jungfrauen es in Herbrechtingen gibt, ist schwer zu beantworten? Im Eselsburger Tal stehen auf jeden Fall zwei Jungfrauen schon seit ...
from Monika Suckut,
Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Bike Riding
· Schwäbische Alb
Drafted on August 27, 2013
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
108.1 km
Duration
7:35 h
Ascent
280 m
Descent
321 m
Vom Brenztopf in Königsbronn gehts hinunter ins Donautal und beim nächsten Seitenfluss, der Egau und einer alten Bahntrasse entlang aufs Härtsfeld ...
from Monika Suckut,
Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Nature Trail
· Schwäbische Alb
Neandertalerweg im Lonetal
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
6.1 km
Duration
1:38 h
Ascent
84 m
Descent
83 m
Zu zwei bedeutenden Höhlen der Urzeit führt uns diese abwechslungsreiche Runde.
from Viktoria Specht,
Outdooractive Premium
Bike Riding
· Schwäbische Alb
Stone Age Explorer Cycle Tour in the Swabian Alb
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
60.6 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
483 m
Descent
410 m
Leisurely cycle tour to Stone Age sites
Outdooractive Premium
Hiking route
· Schwäbische Alb
Alb-Donau-Kreis Eiszeitpfad - Neandertalerweg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.9 km
Duration
3:05 h
Ascent
100 m
Descent
100 m
Eindrucksvolle Wandertour zu den Steinzeithöhlen des Lonetals und den Fundstätten der legendären Eiszeitkunst.
from Alb-Donau-Kreis Tourismus,
Alb-Donau-Kreis Tourismus
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Discover the region
The most famous sight in Herbrechtingen is undoubtedly Hellenstein Castle, which towers high above the town. Today, the imposing building houses, among other things, the Museum of Archaeology and the Heidenheim Art Association.
There are many cultural highlights to discover in Herbrechtingen: for example, the annual Jazz Festival attracts music lovers from all over the world. The historic old town with its charming half-timbered houses also invites you to stroll and linger.
If you want to indulge in culinary delights, you should definitely make a detour to the restaurant "Zum Ochsen" - here, regional specialities such as Maultaschen or Spätzle are served at the highest level.
For outdoor enthusiasts, hikes through the surrounding nature are particularly suitable - these are of course especially beautiful in spring or summer. A highlight is certainly the premium hiking trail "HöhlenErlebnisWelt" (Cave Experience World), which leads past numerous caves and has many a surprise in store.
Even when the weather is bad, you won't be bored in Herbrechtingen: You can swim and relax in the indoor swimming pool, while the cinema provides exciting entertainment.
Where is the most beautiful place in Herbrechtingen? That's hard to say - because every visitor will discover their own personal favourite places. One thing is certain, however: anyone who makes the journey to Herbrechtingen will not be disappointed!
There are many cultural highlights to discover in Herbrechtingen: for example, the annual Jazz Festival attracts music lovers from all over the world. The historic old town with its charming half-timbered houses also invites you to stroll and linger.
If you want to indulge in culinary delights, you should definitely make a detour to the restaurant "Zum Ochsen" - here, regional specialities such as Maultaschen or Spätzle are served at the highest level.
For outdoor enthusiasts, hikes through the surrounding nature are particularly suitable - these are of course especially beautiful in spring or summer. A highlight is certainly the premium hiking trail "HöhlenErlebnisWelt" (Cave Experience World), which leads past numerous caves and has many a surprise in store.
Even when the weather is bad, you won't be bored in Herbrechtingen: You can swim and relax in the indoor swimming pool, while the cinema provides exciting entertainment.
Where is the most beautiful place in Herbrechtingen? That's hard to say - because every visitor will discover their own personal favourite places. One thing is certain, however: anyone who makes the journey to Herbrechtingen will not be disappointed!
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Alb Valley Cycle Tour by Joerg
May 12, 2024
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Talhof, Ugental, Küpfendorf und zurück. 16km Rundkurs by Lenny
May 04, 2024
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DRK Bergwacht Heidenheim
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Eselsburger Tal: Wandervorschlag 1 by Udo
April 30, 2024
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Destinations in Herbrechtingen
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Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language