Eislingen/Fils: River Routes, St James’ Way and Poetry

The Fils and its green banks give Eislingen/Fils a natural anchor. There are also routes with very different themes: cycling along the river, St James’ Way in Krummwälden and poetry in the townscape. If you like to divide your holiday between being active and cultural discoveries, you will find a range of starting points here. When choosing a holiday apartment, it helps to consider in advance whether waterside routes, pilgrimage traditions or literature should particularly shape your stay.

River Routes and Cycling Connections

In Eislingen, a walking and cycling path follows the Fils through green surroundings. A section of the RS 14 cycle superhighway connects Eislingen/Fils with the eastern part of Süßen. A state announcement dated 1 August 2025 reported that it had been opened for use. This brings together different route connections: the river in Eislingen and a cycling connection towards the eastern part of Süßen.

At the beginning of December 2014, a section of Filsstraße west of the Park&Ride facility at Eislingen station was converted into a walking and cycling path and closed to motor vehicles. Check the latest route information for the specific route before setting out.

Pilgrimage Route, Late Gothic Art and Poetry

Since 2008, St James’ Way to Santiago de Compostela has been signposted through Krummwälden. St James’ Church has a stamp station for pilgrims. This brings together a marked pilgrimage route and a tangible connection to pilgrimage in Krummwälden. The altarpiece, individual figures and the frescoes in the choir of St James’ Church date from the Late Gothic period. Pilgrimage traditions and art history offer two distinct starting points for discovering the place.

Literature can be found along the Eislingen Poets’ Path: contemporary poems from around the world are displayed there. A large window at Treff im Löwen was intended as the setting for a small temporary literary exhibition. Poems along the path and a planned display in the window represent different forms of literary presence. If you are interested in these themes, you can take them into account alongside cycling and pilgrimage routes when planning your own itinerary.

More Themes in the Wider Destination of Göppingen

The wider destination of Göppingen offers more options for different interests. The Löwenpfade in the district of Göppingen are circular hiking trails ranging from 3 to 24 kilometres in length. They can be walked in either direction and are signposted and marked in both directions. At each starting point, an information board shows the route, an elevation profile and sights along the way. The four Löwentrails for mountain bikes are different: these are circular tours between 16 and 30 kilometres long and are particularly suitable for beginners and e-mountain bikers. Their length and mode of travel provide a concrete guide when choosing between hiking and mountain biking in the Göppingen area.

Cultural destinations are also part of the wider destination of Göppingen. The Märklineum presents the more than 165-year history of the Märklin company and its products. Wäscher Castle in Wäschenbeuren dates from the early 13th century. For families, the 35-kilometre Orchard Route is also a family-friendly way to explore the traditional orchard landscape. Each of these examples offers a different focus: company history, a castle dating from the early 13th century, or a tour through the traditional orchard landscape.

Choose the Right Focus

When searching for a holiday apartment in Eislingen/Fils, you can use the local themes as a guide: river routes, a cycling connection towards the eastern part of Süßen, St James’ Way and the literary stops all have distinctly different characters. Consider which of them best suits your travel interests. The offerings in the wider destination of Göppingen form a separate regional range of themes; they should not be confused with the places in Eislingen described here.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Göppingen.