Eselsburger Tal in Heidenheim an der Brenz. Photo: Daniel, stock.adobe.com

Heidenheim

Prehistoric, natural and cultural times on the Swabian Alb - the Heidenheim Brenz region makes the hearts of passionate hikers and cyclists beat faster; culture enthusiasts also get their money's worth on the Brenz. In the eastern part of the Swabian Alb, rivers and dry valleys, magnificent juniper heaths and deep beech forests dotted with bizarre rocks characterize the varied landscape.

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Museum · Schwäbische Alb

Museum Schloss Hellenstein

Schwäbische Alb

Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion

Museum · Schwäbische Alb

Heimatmuseum Herbrechtingen

Schwäbische Alb

Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion

Museum · Schwäbische Alb

Historische Feilenschleiferei

Schwäbische Alb

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Museum · Schwäbische Alb

Museum im Römerbad

Schwäbische Alb

Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion

Castle · Schwäbische Alb

Schloss Brenz

Schwäbische Alb

Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion

Museum · Schwäbische Alb

Korallen- und Heimatmuseum Nattheim

Schwäbische Alb

Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion

Museum · Schwäbische Alb

Museum für Kutschen, Chaisen, Karren

Schwäbische Alb

Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion

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Bicycle Touring · Schwäbische Alb

Alb Valley Cycle Tour

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 186.1 km

Duration 21:00 h

Ascent 1,450 m

Descent 1,450 m

"Der Albtäler" is a 4-star cycle route through the most beautiful valleys in the Swabian Alb Geopark.

from Siegward Schottky, Schwäbische Alb - Heidenheimer Brenzregion

Adventures for young and old

View into the Eselsburg valley
Photo: Heiko Grandel, Landratsamt Heidenheim

Ice age, geology and archaeology can be experienced in the Heidenheim Brenz region like nowhere else: The oldest artworks of human history were found here. Coral reefs and other primeval sea evidence, meteor craters, ice age caves, stalactite caves and karst phenomena – all within a distance of just a few kilometers. The excitingly designed outdoor areas with adventure playgrounds at geological and archaeological sites are especially popular with the youngest visitors.