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Accommodation in Glatten
Glatten combines a long circular route through the municipality with scenic views, an outdoor pool and architectural history in the district of Neuneck. You can divide your holiday days between exercise, views across the landscape and local history. When choosing a holiday apartment, the daily rhythm you want is particularly worth considering: would you like a longer route to shape the day, or would you prefer to include the views, swimming and Neuneck as separate activities in your plans?
Circular route, views and outdoor pool
The AugenBlick circular route is 13.2 kilometres long and includes 375 metres of elevation gain. It loops around and through the municipality of Glatten and passes through the districts of Neuneck and Böffingen on its way to the Naturpark-AugenBlick. The starting point and finish are at the sports ground in Glatten. The route length and elevation gain describe different aspects of the loop and help you gauge its scope when planning your holiday days. At both AugenBlick Glatten Palmberg and the Naturpark-AugenBlick, there is a bench, a small table and an information board with a labelled panorama.
The Glatten outdoor pool is another option alongside hiking and scenic views. It was built in 1938 under municipal management and is still run by the municipality today. Check the seasonal opening hours before visiting so you can plan your visit around your holiday dates.
Neuneck: traces of local history
In Glatten’s district of Neuneck stands part of the former castle of the Lords of Neuneck; the castle was built around 1230. The Church of St Mary and St George in Neuneck was built in 1493 and originated as the castle chapel of the Lords of Neuneck. The history of the place can therefore be traced through two named buildings: part of the former castle and the church that grew out of the castle chapel offer different points of connection for a culture-focused stay. This complements the focus on exercise and the outdoor pool with the history of the Lords of Neuneck.
More experiences in the wider Freudenstadt destination
The wider Freudenstadt destination offers further ideas for planning your holiday. In Alpirsbach, the monastery and its imposing abbey church are among the few monasteries in the German southwest that have been preserved according to the principles of the medieval Hirsau Reform. A classic guided historical tour there visits historic buildings and includes a walk through the spa gardens. The Museum of Local History explains the development of the town of Alpirsbach through selected collector’s items. In the monastery museum, the permanent exhibition “Monks and Scholars” displays clothing, letters, drawings, games and vessels from six centuries. Architecture, local history and historical objects each provide a distinct focus.
In Freudenstadt itself, the market square is the largest in Germany; it features 50 fountains and arcades. The Panorama-Bad is a sports and leisure pool with a waterslide tower, a toddlers’ area, a sauna complex, a wellness area and an outdoor pool. The Experimenta is a hands-on museum for the whole family, inviting visitors to take part and try things out. The wider destination therefore offers a choice of both urban experiences and swimming and hands-on activities.
There is also a different approach to nature experiences: the Tannenriesen audio tour is an audio-guided hiking route starting in Freudenstadt. Along the way, it introduces the Black Forest’s largest fir tree, carpets of moss and scenic viewpoints; rustic huts along the route invite you to stop and relax. By comparison, the AugenBlick circular route in Glatten is described in terms of its length, elevation gain and route through the municipality, while the Tannenriesen audio tour focuses on its audio guide and natural highlights. This lets you weigh up different types of tour without combining them into a single route plan.
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