German Timber-Frame Road: Kirchheim unter Teck – Blaubeuren

We start in Kirchheim unter Teck and ride with occasional views of the Limburg amid the beautiful landscape of the Alb foreland to Nabern, a tranquil place with a village character. In the middle of orchards with many cherry trees lies Neidlingen with its lovingly restored timber-framed houses. Those who wish can take a detour to the Neidlingen waterfall. The excursion to the Reußenstein castle ruins is more suitable on foot or with a mountain bike.

After leaving Neidlingen behind, it goes steeply uphill towards Donnstetten. Once at the top, the effort is rewarded; here you'll find the "Bahnhöfle" picnic spot with a magnificent view of the surroundings. Then we enjoy a relaxed, quiet ride on the high plateau. Shortly before reaching Donnstetten, we keep left to take the southern route of the Timber-Frame Road towards Lake Constance.

Via Westerheim, we then head to Laichingen. A rest at the large marketplace is recommended there. Also worth seeing are the ensemble of the church castle, the weaver museum, and the Laichingen Tiefen Cave. Next, we continue to Heroldstatt-Sontheim. The Sontheim Cave is the oldest show cave of the Swabian Jura. The LED lighting impressively highlights its treasures.

We then enjoy the ride through the Tiefental valley with a gentle descent and through almost fairy-tale-like forest. Approaching from the south, we finally reach the forerunner of Blaubeuren, the district of Weiler. Timber-framed houses in Alemannic style characterize the place. A natural peculiarity is shown in the rock formation called "the kissing sow," which brings a smile to everyone. A bit further up along the Aach river, the district finally merges into Blaubeuren.