Tips for tourists
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Hiking and cycling
The Swabian Alb invites you to go hiking and cycling. Our partner, the Swabian Alb Tourism Association (SAT), and the Schwäbische Albverein offer an overview of the diverse tours and certified hiking trails.
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Guided tours
Certified landscape guides offer various guided tours in the area of the UNESCO Global Geopark Swabian Alb. For each topic there are experts who give an individual insight into the respective region. Each guided tour opens the heart for the nature of the Swabian Alb. Here are the contact pages - the Geopark office does not arrange tours!
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AlbCard: Overnight stay including free admission to sights, bus & train
The Swabian Alb is worth an extended trip. Guests who stay with an AlbCard host can enjoy the "Alb-Inclusive holiday". The AlbCard gives you free travel on public transport and free admission to all the top sights - including the caves and Geopark info centres. More information is available from our partner, the Swabian Alb Tourism Association (SAT).
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Public transport
- Public transportation in the Swabian Alb is well developed, so many places can be reached by bus and train. The Deutsche Bahn portal provides information about routes and tickets. Some hosts in the Swabian Alb also offer the AlbCard. With this card, you can use public transportation free of charge during your stay.
- Detailed information on the entire Swabian Alb leisure network, including timetables, can be found in the brochure “Das Schwäbische Alb Freizeit-Netz: Fahrpläne, Tarife, Infos” (The Swabian Alb Leisure Network: Timetables, Fares, Information), published by naldo. The brochure can be downloaded free of charge from the website of the same name or ordered by email.
- Public transportation in the Swabian Alb is well developed, so many places can be reached by bus and train. The Deutsche Bahn portal provides information about routes and tickets. Some hosts in the Swabian Alb also offer the AlbCard. With this card, you can use public transportation free of charge during your stay.