on foot in Biberach
A short walk, a long hike or a Nordic walking tour: there are many ways to explore Biberach on foot.
Whether it's Nordic walking in the Burrenwald forest ─ the "Herzweg" path over the Jordanberg mountain or a little stroll on the Way of St. James through the Wolfental valley: Forest and meadow paths invite walkers and athletes alike to discover Biberach's surroundings. And if you are on the lookout for a patch of green in the city, be sure to follow the nature trail from Ratzengraben over Gigelberg up to Lindele.
Hiking brochure entitled, "Zu Fuß rund um Biberach" (on foot around Biberach)
11 tours for Nordic walkers, lookers-on and the fitness inspired are listed in the "Zu Fuß rund um Biberach" (on foot around Biberach) hiking brochure, which is available for download.
Guided hiking tours around Biberach are offered by the Schwäbische Albverein e. V., Biberach local branch. Get up and close with the flora and fauna in Biberach on the natural history trail that winds through the city.
Way of St. James (Jakobusweg)
The Way of St. James (Jakobusweg) also leads through Upper Swabia ─ from Ulm to Constance via Biberach. The "Biberach stamp" for the pilgrim's ID card can be obtained at the tourist information centre in city hall, in the Biberach museum or in the sacristy of the parish church of St. Martin. Additional information on the "Camino de Santiago" through Upper Swabia is available on the Oberschwaben Tourismus Web site.
Way of St Martin
In addition to the Way of St James, Biberach is also a stop on the Martinus Way of the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart. The network of paths covers a total of almost 1,200 kilometres. The standard signpost on the St Martin's Way is the symbol of a narrow yellow cross on a dark red background. Further information on the route of the main trail and the four other regional Martinus trails can be found at www.martinuswege.de
WALKING AND HIKING TRAILS AROUND BIBERACH
The Beaver hiking trails - circular hiking trails through the villages of Biberach
Beaver Hiking Trail Mettenberg
Mettenberg village
Beaver Hiking Trail Ringschnait
Ringschnait village
Beaver Hiking Trail Rißegg-Rindenmoos
Value creation and respect for nature, a sense of reality and bold innovations are the signals of the future. The large district town of Biberach an der Riss is continuously providing new impetus for ‘small.strong.Upper Swabian’. At the same time, the change in agriculture is giving more and more people the opportunity to find their centre of life here. New development areas enable rural living with short distances to the city.
Rißegg-Rindenmoos, with its current population of around 2500, is the largest of Biberach's four suburbs. Rißegg was first mentioned in a document in 1128 as ‘Rüsseck’. The coat of arms depicts a red-armed and red-tipped black bear standing upright in gold, holding a rooted red lily staff with its right front paw.
The village community centre was opened in 2022 with a construction volume of around 4 million euros. The house in Rißegg and the old school in Rindenmoos are a pleasant expression of the vibrancy of village life. The circular hiking trail, which was created as part of the Heimattage 2023 festival, aims to showcase the diversity of the village and its scenic charm. Information boards along the way accompany you on this exploratory tour.
Moderately difficult route
Beaver Hiking Trail Stafflangen
Stafflangen village
You will also find the following tours on the hiking map:
Tour 1: The hidden mill wheel
Starting point: Biberach railway station
Route length: approx. 9.6 km
Gradient: 160 metres uphill
Biberach is a member of the Upper Swabia Mill Route. Who will discover the old water wheel on this tour? The trail leads along the Riß river to Birkendorf. After a short, hearty climb through the forest towards Mettenberg, take a deep breath and enjoy the unobstructed view of the northern Rißtal valley. You walk through the district of Mettenberg across fields and meadows back towards Biberach.
GPX-Datei: The hidden mill wheel