Once a tropical sea, today a low mountain range with a wide high plateau and impressive views. The Swabian Alb fascinates with its ancient landscape, shaped by nature, time, and history. Between the Albtrauf, cave art, and healing springs, unspoiled nature, beautiful hiking trails, cultural heritage, and relaxation come together. With seven spas and health resorts, the region invites you to relax, experience nature, and discover places steeped in history. These are Aalen, Beuren, Bad Urach, Bad Ditzenbach, Bad Boll, Bad Überkingen, and Mössingen-Bad Sebastiansweiler.
The region offers many opportunities and products for your own health. These include:
Soil, mud, and rock
Mud, moor, clay, or peat, known as peloids, are natural remedies that have been used in balneotherapy for centuries. Formed by geological and biological processes, they are rich in minerals and organic substances and can naturally support health, regeneration, and well-being. Fango is particularly abundant in the Swabian Alb region.
Fango comes from Italian and means “healing mud.” It is a mineral, inorganic healing mud from volcanic deposits. The raw material for fango can be, for example, oil shale from ancient marine rock. This is rich in minerals such as calcium and silicon and in organic deposits containing the active ingredients phosphorus and sulfur. It is used in heat therapy, among other things, as a partial pack, whereby the heated fango packs promote blood circulation, relieve pain, and relax the muscles.
Jurafango remedy
Bad Boller Jurafango, now part of Dr. R. Heberer Heilmittel GmbH, has a long tradition: in 1965, Stuttgart-based physician and naturopath Dr. Reinhard Heberer developed healing compresses from local fango powder. Since then, this natural remedy has been carefully produced in Bad Boll.
But what exactly is Jurafango? Jurafango is extracted from slate in the company's own quarry belonging to Dr. R. Heberer Heilmittel GmbH, finely ground, and processed into powder. Mixed with hot water, the fango becomes a kind of paste that can be packed in cloths and soft packs and applied warm or cold.
The region also offers many opportunities for relaxation, as well as for discovering nature and learning about its history.
Deep and hot springs
The Swabian Alb is rich in springs and waterfalls. Many of these watercourses originate in underground cave systems, not all of which have been explored. These include the Urach Waterfall, one of the most famous natural highlights of the Swabian Alb and part of the UNESCO Geopark and Biosphere Reserve. The water plunges around 40 meters over the tuff stone edge. An impressive natural spectacle that can be observed from below or from a bridge above the waterfall.
The AlbThermen in Bad Urach: They combine the charm of the 1970s with modern wellness facilities. Thermal water heated to up to 38°C bubbles up from the depths every day into six indoor and outdoor pools. The sauna area with seven hot air baths, panoramic views, and outdoor area ensures relaxation. A restaurant, massages, and a wide range of treatments make for the perfect relaxation experience.
The Panorama Therme Beuren:
In the 1,000 m² pool area, seven thermal pools and one cold water pool, a steam bath, a thermal grotto, and a spacious sauna area invite you to relax.
Vinzenz Therme in Bad Ditzenbach:
The thermal mineral water at Vinzenz Therme in Bad Ditzenbach comes from the Canisius spring and is particularly rich in natural carbon dioxide. Its temperate warmth promotes blood circulation and oxygen supply and promotes relaxation. The modern facility with bathing and sauna areas as well as relaxation rooms invites you to unwind.
Mineral Spa in Bad Boll:
A special water experience that can enhance both physical and mental well-being. In addition to the soothing warmth of the indoor pools, there is a cozy sauna lounge and various therapy groups during the day. A highlight for relaxation is the outdoor pool with a view of the Swabian Alps.
In the healing tunnel of Aalen, visitors can expect a unique combination of tranquility, soothing air, and a unique microclimate. Constant temperatures of 6-8°C and almost 100% humidity ensure particularly pure air that is enriched with valuable minerals. A stay in the tunnel can strengthen the immune system, alleviate respiratory diseases, and bring body and mind into harmony.
The Swabian Alb is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts: over 90 premium and quality trails certified by the German Hiking Association or the German Hiking Institute guarantee the highest quality experience. At the striking Albtrauf escarpment, spectacular viewing rocks offer views as far as the Black Forest and the Alps. In between lie sunny juniper heaths, blossoming orchards, turquoise spring pools, and mysterious caves. Whether you're looking for a short circular tour or an extended day hike, you can discover natural and cultural highlights alike on well-signposted trails close to nature. All tours are listed on albwandern.de, allowing you to choose your own personal favorite. Two of these hiking routes in the region are:
Bad Überkingen:
Here you go high up on the Löwenpfad "Felsenrunde" trail. On this scenic circular route, there is diverse nature and many highlights. The starting point is below the Hausener Wall. From there, the path leads over a steep serpentine trail through beech forest to the Alb plateau. At Jungfraufelsen and Hausener Eck, spectacular views of the Fils Valley open up. After reaching the highest point of the tour (751 m), the trail continues through Oberböhringen, past the shelter at Dreimännersitz and the Schillertempel, through orchards and juniper heaths, back to Bad Überkingen. Those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation after the hike can recharge at the thermal baths in Bad Überkingen.
Mössingen – Bad Sebastiansweiler:
In Mössingen, there are excellent opportunities for hiking or walking. Four certified premium hiking trails, the Dreifürstenstieg, the Firstwaldrunde, the Leisawegle, and the Streuobstwegle. In addition, there is the Wir-Mössinger-Rundweg, which was created on the occasion of the city's 50th anniversary in 2024. It connects all the districts with each other, strengthens the sense of community within the city, and at the same time makes the diverse special features of the individual districts tangible.
The Swabian Alb combines impressive nature, thousands of years of history, and a wide range of health services. Whether hiking along the Albtrauf, relaxing in thermal baths and healing caves, or exploring geological treasures, the region offers ideal conditions for relaxation, activity, and cultural discoveries.
Entspann dich Magazin: https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/read/69092890/magazin-entspann-dich
natur.gesund: https://naturgesund-bw.de/heilbaeder-und-kurorte/#/article
Schwäbische Alb: https://www.schwaebischealb.de/
Bad Urach: https://www.badurach-tourismus.de/
Alb Thermen: https://www.badurach-tourismus.de/attraktion/albthermen-bad-urach-340611c2c0
Uracher Wasserfall: https://www.schwaebischealb.de/staedte-orte#/article/1b853b65-76aa-4f1e-ab57-6078712b13ad
Therme Beuren: https://www.panorama-therme.de/therme-sauna/herzlich-willkommen/
Vinzenz Therme Bad Ditzenbach: https://www.vinzenztherme.de/vinzenz-therme/
MineralTherme Bad Boll: https://rehaklinik-bad-boll.de/therapie-erholung/mineraltherme/#section1
Mössingen Bad Sebastiansweiler:
https://www.moessingen.de/Genusswandern
https://www.moessingen.de/Wandern#/article
https://www.moessingen.de/Wandern#/article/f2d7e78a-8d31-11ee-b275-00163e2945d0
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