Bad Urach :: Outdoors

The new retro trend: experiencing nature in its pure form

Discover the fantastic views from the heights of the Albtrauf (northern rim of the Swabian Alb) which stretch far into the Alb foothills. The beautiful Alb landscape around Bad Urach has a 400km network of paths, offering you the ideal conditions for hiking, cycling, Nordic walking and going for a walk.

Hiking

Discover the heart of the Swabian Alb in hiking shoes.

Nordic walking

The great leisure trend for all: Bad Urach's new Nordic Walking Park offers you diverse walking routes, ranging from easy to more difficult for an exercise and training programme in beautiful nature.

Cycling

Enjoy relaxing cycling tours to unique nature viewpoints with the whole family and attractive leisure offers around Bad Urach. The tours on the extensive Alb plateau are particularly attractive.

Mountain biking

The spectacularly steep Albtrauf (northern rim of the Swabian Alb) offers a fantastic biking area any mountain biker. From simple forestry paths in marvellous surroundings to truly demanding trails. Everything is on offer to the biker's heart's delight.

Riding

Near the world-renowned Marbach Stud Farm, riding has a long tradition in Bad Urach. There is lots on offer for horse fans around the Maisental riding facility.

Climbing

High above the Erms Valley a vertical paradise for climbers stretches out offering varying degrees of difficulty. This is a particularly intensive leisure and nature experience.

Caves

Into the dark - adventure in the depths of the Swabian Alb. All around Bad Urach, there is a whole host of the most different caves.

Fishing

The really special offer: in the ponds of the Ermstalfischerei (fish farm) you can catch trout yourself even if you don't have a fishing permit. Experience the high relaxation value of fishing or simply get your barbeque off to an easy start.

Inline skating

The gentle flats of the Alb plateau with their paved field paths invite you to some relaxed gliding.

Cross-country skiing and winter hiking

The Alb plateau around Bad Urach is not always sure to get now. However, once the white splendour is on the ground, the extensive cross-country courses and the numerous winter hiking paths through this glistening, frosty world are a very special experience.

Alpine skiing & snowboarding

Several skilifts around Bad Urach offer winter fun for the whole family. Afterwards you can go thaw out in the irresistible warmth of the AlbThermen thermal baths.

Family fun

This makes children's eyes light up. Fun, excitement and a bunch of surprises are ready to be discovered. All around Bad Urach, there is a whole paradise for the whole family to be discovered.

Nature as a travel destination

Days full of experiences on the farm.