Discover Nendingen: Local History and Trails in the Ursental Valley

Nendingen combines an accessible local history with quiet trails through forests and valleys. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for their stay can decide on their preferred focus when planning their trip: the village offers ecclesiastical architectural history and an exhibition on the local past, while the Birental and Ursental valleys provide space for a peaceful hike. There is also a special trail leading to the Danube near Nendingen.

Discover churches and local history

The parish church in Nendingen is dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint James. The church was rebuilt in 1755 and expanded with additions to the tower in 1863. This gives the church a tangible insight into the architectural history of the village. The sacred past also includes the Romanesque St. Blasius Chapel. It is believed to have been the former parish church and was remodelled in 1875. Those interested in historic buildings will find different traces of time and religious references in these two structures, making them well suited as a cultural focus during a stay.

Another way to learn about Nendingen’s past is the Nendingen Local Heritage Room. It is located on the ground floor of the Nendingen town hall building. The permanent exhibition there documents the local history with numerous images and historic models of the village. For visitors who want to experience not only the landscape but also understand how a place developed, these exhibits add a local perspective to their view of Nendingen.

Hiking through the Birental and Ursental valleys

The Heuberg-Allgäu Trail, known as HW 9 for short, leads as a peaceful forest hike through the Birental and Ursental valleys to the Danube near Nendingen. The route thus combines forest landscapes, valley areas and the river region in a clearly defined trail. If you would like to combine nature experiences and physical activity during your trip, this trail is an obvious focus for planning excursions.

The Ursental also has an approximately two-kilometre-long, fully wheelchair-accessible hiking route. It begins at the hiking car park on Ursentalstraße in Nendingen and leads to the barbecue area in the Ursental. For travellers who consider wheelchair accessibility when choosing a route, this specific trail is an important point of reference. It can also be an alternative to the longer forest hike for groups travelling together when different preferences need to be taken into account when planning the day.

Another point of interest on the Danube Cycle Route

The DonauAtelier opened in Nendingen in spring 2021. It is located at Industriestraße 7, directly on the Danube Cycle Route. Its location links a specific point in Nendingen with the course of the cycle route and expands the possible points of interest for trip planning around the Danube. Since the sacred buildings, local heritage room, forest trails and DonauAtelier appeal to different interests, it is worth deciding on your personal focus before booking accommodation.

Choose accommodation based on your preferred type of trip

A holiday apartment in Nendingen can be chosen as a base for a stay in which you want to combine local history and nature. For those interested in culture, the parish church, St. Blasius Chapel and the local heritage room with its images and village models are the main attractions. Those who prefer to spend the day outdoors can follow HW 9 through the Birental and Ursental valleys or take the approximately two-kilometre route to the barbecue area. What matters is less a blanket classification of the village than which of these documented options should shape your stay. This allows you to align your search for accommodation more specifically with your travel plans.

For an overview of other places, you can also access Hausen, Trossingen, Aldingen, Reichenbach Am Heuberg, Schura, Deilingen, Buchheim and Gosheim.

For the higher-level travel overview: Tuttlingen.