Route description for romantic street

Picturesquely located at the foot of the Swabian Alb and the Dreikaiserberge, Schwäbisch Gmünd is a place with a very unique atmosphere. From the Romans and the Middle Ages to the knights and castles of the Staufer to the lush, lively baroque, the classic to a modern, creative and vibrant city. Buildings from eight centuries characterize the historic city center. The market square and the Münsterplatz are among the most beautiful squares in southern Germany. You should not miss a visit to the Heiligkreuzmünster - one of the most beautiful and largest Gothic hall churches - and the Staufer basilica, the "Johanniskirche" with its sloping, accessible tower and the artistic design of the interior. In addition, especially with the urban redevelopment for the State Garden Show 2014, not only the cityscape was further developed in a forward-looking way.

Attention: The parking space situation in Schwäbisch Gmünd has changed.

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Welzheim was one of the most important troop locations on the Upper German Limes in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. The proof of this is the unusual number of three castles, the East Castle, the West Castle and the Rötelsee Small Castle. Between the castles, civilians lived a border settlement, the "Vicus".

We recommend the "Museum Welzheim" (http://www.museumwelzheim.de/). The "Virtual Limes Worlds" in 3D, the animation model of a military camp and an electronic interactive model about the methods of modern archeology, which provide insights into the Roman era in Welzheim, complete the exhibition on the ground floor.

A tour through the old town of Möckmühl is interesting, its medieval cityscape was largely spared from war destruction. In the town hall you can get a flyer on request

Those who are interested in culture should visit the basilica. The Goldschmitt Technology Center in Walldürn is probably almost as interesting for motorhome drivers.

The old town of Wertheim is always worth a visit :-)) A visit to the Wertheim Village is also tempting.

The parking space is relatively busy. This is where the actual route "Romantic Road" begins. A visit to Würzburg is also highly recommended. The university and congress city on the Main lies in the middle of the Franconian wine country. It is dominated by the Marienberg Fortress. In addition to the Prince-Bishops' Residence (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the baroque splendor building by Balthasar Neumann, the cathedral, Neumünster, Marienkapelle, Marktplatz and the Old Main Bridge are worth seeing in the old town.

It would be a shame to drive past the city so carelessly. A leisurely stroll through the city with a bit of culture (at least the Residenz) is actually part of it.

The district town of the Main-Tauber district is one of the oldest towns in the "Lovely Tauber Valley". The Kurmainz Castle is grouped around the landmark of the half-timbered town, the tower tower. The neo-Gothic town hall with carillon is the most striking building next to numerous houses worth seeing Market place.

Wine town with magnificent churches from the heyday of the Franconian Baroque, historical bridges, stately half-timbered houses and shrines from six centuries. Local history museum (focus on viticulture), guided tours through nature, culture and wine trails, leisure facilities such as a heated outdoor pool, indoor pool with sauna and solarium. Directly on the "Liebliches Taubertal" cycle route, the start and end point of the Main-Tauber-Franconian cycle aft. Wonderful short and circular hiking trails through an idyllic landscape.

The former residence city of the high and German masters of the Teutonic Order has enjoyed an international reputation as a health city for years. Bad Mergentheim is known for the Teutonic Order Palace with the castle church and museum, the Stuppacher Madonna (worthwhile detour), the Solymar bathing and wellness park or the wildlife park. Proud half-timbered houses and baroque palaces flock to the market square with the splendid Renaissance town hall and the cathedral St. Johannes with the Münsterschatz.

Weikersheim delights with the magnificent Renaissance castle with its spacious and beautifully laid out palace park in the style of Versailles. The completely preserved interior from the 16th to 18th centuries is unique. The market square with its stately offices, the grain building with the Tauberland village museum, the Gothic town church and the Rococo fountain is of a unique unity. Weikersheim also has a well-developed network of hiking and biking trails.

Embedded in gentle hills and vineyards, the town of Röttingen is located directly on the Romantic Road in the lovely Tauber Valley. Röttingen, with its medieval town center, beautiful half-timbered houses and the baroque town hall, is framed by a historic city fortification with seven well-preserved defense towers. Particularly impressive is the approx. Two kilometer long sundial path, equipped with 25 unique timepieces.

The medieval official town is a resort. Parts of the city fortifications, the former castle and the half-timbered buildings are witnesses of the eventful city history. The Riemenschneider Altar in the Herrgottskirche, the Foxglove Museum and the Jewish Museum are absolutely worth seeing. In the "Münstersee" leisure and recreation area there are water features, a barefoot path, a Kneipp basin and a swimming lake.

Here you could take a day off to add a visit to the city the next day.

The incomparable silhouette of the former Free Imperial City rises high above the Taubertal, where the Romantic Road and Castle Road intersect. The eventful history of the city is reflected in the performances of the historical festival "Der Meistertrunk" and in the "Schäfertanz". The full calendar of events is rounded off by the funny swans of the Hans Sachs guild, the Imperial City Festival, the famous Reiterlesmarkt and of course the Toppler Theater - the open-air stage in the north courtyard of the Imperial City Museum.

The state-recognized resort of Schillingsfürst is located in the middle of the forest-rich Frankenhöhe Nature Park, on the European main watershed between the Rhine and Danube. The city's landmark is the baroque palace of the princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, which is visible from afar on a mountain spur of the Frankenhöhe.

With the cloister games, the former Free Imperial City has one of the largest, traditional festival stages in Bavaria. The Franconian Museum is one of the most beautiful folk art museums in southern Germany and is just as worth seeing as the unique Singing Museum. The Bavarian casino impresses with its international flair; the historical cityscape as well as the extensive surroundings invite you to discover and relax.

A cityscape that has been preserved almost intact for over 400 years, stately church buildings, proud trading houses and rich half-timbered architecture make Dinkelsbühl one of "the densest and best preserved late medieval cityscape in Germany" - according to art historians. The Gothic Minster St. Georg, one of the most beautiful Hall churches in southern Germany, still dominate an old town ensemble of particular charm to this day. The ups and downs in 800 years of city history are tangibly alive in the "House of History Dinkelsbühl - of war and peace". The evening tour with the night watchman promises pure romance.

In the heart of the Ries lies the market town of Wallerstein, characterized by its long history as the residence of the princes of Oettingen-Wallerstein. The town center is dominated by the well-known plague or trinity column and the parish church of St. Alban and captivates with its picturesque, historical structure. In the middle of the village rises the approx. 65 m high, former "Wallersteiner Felsen" with a wonderful panoramic view over the Ries.

The large parking lot on Kaiserwiese is also a good stop before continuing on to Harburg. Nördlingen, located in the heart of the Ries meteorite crater, still has a medieval townscape with a completely preserved and fully accessible city wall , the only one of its kind in Germany. The historic cityscape is characterized by its landmark, the late Gothic hall church St. Georg with its 90 m high bell tower "Daniel", which can be climbed 365 days a year.

The town of Harburg is located in the Wörnitz valley between the Swabian and Franconian Jura. The winding old town with half-timbered buildings and baroque gabled houses fits between the Wörnitz and the Burgberg. The mighty Harburg, one of the best-preserved castles in Germany, towers over the city and is now owned by the not-for-profit Prince of Oettingen-Wallerstein Cultural Foundation.

At the mouth of the Wörnitz into the Danube lies the former Free Imperial City of Donauwörth, which arose from a fishing settlement on the Wörnitz island "Ried". The magnificent axis of the historic old town between the town hall and the Fuggerhaus is the Reichsstrasse with its impressive patrician houses. It is one of the most beautiful streets in southern Germany.

The Lech city was founded more than 750 years as northwestern stronghold of Old Bavaria. Evidence of the early fortress such as the remains of the city wall or the lieutenant's hill are still visible. The main street beckons with its unique, listed ensemble of town houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Rococo town hall impresses with its majestic construction. The Tilly memorial commemorates the former general of the Thirty Years' War, Johann Tserclaes Tilly, who was badly wounded at the "Battle of Rain" in 1632 and died of the consequences.

The city founded under the Roman emperor Augustus more than 2000 years ago is one of the oldest cities in Germany. The Free Imperial City reached its peak of economic prosperity in the 15th and 16th centuries through long-distance trade and the banking transactions of the Fugger and Welser. The historic city center with the splendid Maximilianstrasse and the Renaissance and Baroque facades of the palaces and town houses is a reflection of those glorious times.

The city of Landsberg am Lech - founded by Henry the Lion - can look back on more than 850 years of history. The centerpiece of the old town between the Lech and the banks of the Lech is the wide market square - dominated by the Schmalzturm - with its self-confident town houses and the beautiful stucco facade of Dominikus Zimmermann's town hall.

In the Schönachtal, surrounded by meadows and forests, Hohenfurch (1600 inhabitants) is the gateway to the Pfaffenwinkel. Here the traveler can enjoy the cozy summer freshness and the view of the Alpine chain in a rural setting. A generous network of cycling and hiking trails as well as other leisure activities such as horse riding, tennis, cross-country skiing etc. invite you to spend a holiday.

The medieval cityscape with its walls, gates and towers is vivid proof of Schongau's rich history. At the turn of the 13th century, the city was the center of administration, Wittelsbach's secondary residence and Bavarian border fortress on the Swabian Lech. The baroque parish church Mariae Himmelfahrt is artistically designed.

The Peiting market, located between the rivers Ammer and Lech, is one of the oldest settlements in Lech and Ammerland and has retained its village charm. The parish church of St. Michael and the museum in Klösterle are worth seeing. Good weather tip: drive to Hohenpeißenberg.

The approved resort Steingaden in southern Pfaffenwinkel at the intersection of the Romantic Road and the German Alpine Road is known for the world famous rococo church "the Scourged Savior of the meadow." (Wieskirche - UNESC0 World Heritage) No less impressive is the historic Welfenmünster with its Romanesque cloister wing.

In the middle of nature and landscape protection areas, embedded in the hilly pre-alpine landscape with its bogs and lakes, framed by the Ammergau and Allgäu mountains, lies the state-recognized resort with numerous districts and hamlets. An ideal cycling and hiking area for everyone looking for rest and relaxation. Official DSV Nordic Walking Center.

In earlier times, Bayersoien was the Roman station "Ad Seun" near the lakes (15 BC). Numerous finds suggest that the place and name are probably of Celtic origin. Later the place was called Sewen, Sevn and Soyen. And since 1808 Bayersoyen and since 1825 Bayersoien.

In the 19th century, Oberammergau became world famous with its Passion Play, which has been performed every ten years since 1634 after the plague was practiced in 1633. There were slight shifts due to various wars.

The place in the Ammergau Alps is also known because of the numerous "Herrgottsschnitzer". The carving of religious motifs goes back to the 16th century. The townscape of Oberammergau is particularly characterized by the so-called "Ventillmalerei" (facade painting).

Whether hiking in summer or skiing in winter - Grainau is the perfect travel destination regardless of the season. Located at the foot of the Zugspitze and just a few kilometers from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you can experience a dream vacation in our Zugspitzdorf.

With a nice bet, ride to the Zugspitze.

Germany's highest mountain at 2964 m - the highlight of your trip to the Romantic Road. Drive to the Zugspitze and almost all of Europe is at your feet. Enjoy the incomparable view of the countless Alpine peaks of Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. The Zugspitze offers you experiences like no other mountain!

Linderhof Castle in the Ammergau Alps is the smallest of the three castles of Ludwig II and is considered the favorite castle of the “fairy tale king. With the construction of the castle, the magnificent castle garden was created between 1874 and 1880.

Schwangau is the village of the royal castles, surrounded by 4 lakes and the Ammer Mountains nature reserve. it has about 120 km of walking and hiking trails. The world-famous royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau and the Roman Villa (Roman excavations) are in close proximity. If you don't have enough of the Zugspitze yet, you can take the cable car up to the 1720 m high Tegelberg.

The romantic soul of Bavaria: Immediately on the edge of the Alps in one of the most beautiful Bavarian holiday regions at the foot of Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria's highest town lies at an altitude of 800 - 1200 m. The late medieval town center with the High Castle and St. Mang Monastery is home to numerous art treasures and monuments from the almost 2000-year history of Füssen. Sightseeing, strolling and relaxation in a romantic atmosphere.

The market town with the striking tower of the parish church of St. Andreas is framed by green peaks, blue lakes and colorful flower meadows. You can also see the local mountain, the Alpspitze, on whose slope the famous pilgrimage church of Maria Trost is located.

The Alpspitzbahn and the parking space invite you to linger.

As with many municipalities in the Allgäu, tourism is also an important source of income in Weitnau. Weitnau is a popular holiday destination in summer and winter alike. There are extensive walking and hiking trails, cross-country trails and historical sights. The municipality has been a recognized climatic health resort since 13 December 2005. The Allgäu cycle path also runs through the town.

Mighty towers against a blue sky and a picturesque Alpine panorama: Isny im Allgäu impresses from afar with its historic skyline. The eventful city history goes back almost 1,000 years - from the first documentary mention in 1096 to the time as a flourishing Free Imperial City to the present day.

The municipality of Wolfegg is a climatic health resort and is located in Westallgäu, the hilly Alpine foothills. It is characterized by its intensive grassland farming and its ice age drumlins. This landscape is well known as a holiday region due to dozens of ponds and swimming lakes, the pre-alpine climate and not least due to the Upper Swabian Baroque.

The parking space at the Hymer headquarters is of course also an option. A visit to the Erwin Hymer Museum shows the full range of our way of traveling.

Biberach an der Riß looks back on a rich historical past: It is located in northern Upper Swabia, about 40 kilometers south of Ulm and 40 kilometers west of Memmingen. The city is on both sides of the Riß, which gave its name to an ice age, and today Biberach is an emerging business location. The global company Boehringer Ingelheim is located here as well as the brand company Liebherr, which produces much more than cranes, or the global high-tech company Handtmann. The Biberach University of Applied Sciences for Construction and Economics is one of the best in Germany and has also had a course in biotechnology for several years.

43 beers, 4 breweries, 1 city

The beer culture town of Ehingen has an almost unique experience on the subject of beer culture in Baden-Württemberg! (Berg brewery, Gasthof brewery Schwanen, brewery Gasthof Rössle, brewery Schwert). If you want to indulge here, there are various parking spaces (e.g. directly at the Berg brewery).

Monastery, Blautopf and a parking space are the characteristics of the city on the Ach and the Blau. The location on what was then the main connection between Augsburg and Strasbourg via Tübingen favored the development, but the city's prosperity, which is reflected in its buildings, is also closely linked to the history of the monastery. Blaubeuren attracted people as a market town as early as the 11th century. At every turn, visitors encounter the late Middle Ages on the winding paths through the old town of Blaubeuren: magnificent half-timbered houses and picturesque corners, unobtrusive and therefore all the more authentic.

's leit a Klötzle lead at Blaubeura, same at Blaubeura leit a Klötzle lead. (Eduard Mörike) .-))

See the beginning of the tour :-))

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