Süßen – Mill Canal, Tithe Barn and St. Mary’s Church

If you’re looking for cultural history, events or outdoor activities for your trip, Süßen offers several specific points of interest. The mill canal and tithe barn showcase the town’s industrial heritage; the New St. Mary’s Church and town archive offer further insights into the town’s history. There is also a route for cyclists and hikers, as well as the renovated indoor swimming pool. You can choose which themes to focus on during your stay according to your interests.

Industrial heritage and routes through Süßen

The mill canal once provided energy through hydropower. Its historic waterwheel illustrates Süßen’s industrial heritage. The Industrial Heritage Route also passes through Süßen, where cyclists and hikers can discover numerous stops along the way. This lets you explore the theme through both a specific historical landmark and as part of a route.

The Tithe Barn and events

The Tithe Barn stands in the historic town center and is surrounded by the mill canal. Since its restoration in 1987, it has been used for music events, talks, theater, seminars and other events. The venue therefore brings together a variety of cultural formats in a location beside the mill canal.

Since 1996, the Süßen Variety Arts Festival has been held regularly in the Tithe Barn every November. It features variety arts, shows, cabaret and music. If an event determines when you travel, check the dates and the relevant program: individual annual programs may change.

Frescoes and town history

Since 1929, the New St. Mary’s Church in Süßen has housed frescoes by the artist Alois Schenk from Schwäbisch Gmünd. During renovations in 1971, some of them were painted over in white; they were uncovered again in 2006. This sequence of interventions makes their eventful history of preservation a point of interest for visitors interested in culture, in addition to the frescoes themselves.

The Süßen Town Archive offers guided tours on various topics in the town’s history; these are arranged with the archive. If you’re particularly interested in local history, you can plan a themed tour alongside visits to the town’s visible architectural and artistic landmarks.

Indoor swimming pool and routes

The town’s renovated indoor swimming pool has a stainless-steel pool, modernized sanitary facilities and new technical equipment. As operating details may change seasonally, check the town’s latest information before planning a visit.

The Filstal Cycle Route is around 70 kilometers long and often runs close to the Fils River. Its course is almost the same as that of the Industrial Heritage Route, which also passes through Süßen. You can explore this route on foot or by bike; the Filstal Cycle Route focuses on a longer regional cycling route. These differences help you choose a route to suit your planned activity.

Excursions in the wider destination of Göppingen

If your trip also includes the wider destination of Göppingen, you’ll find more cultural and outdoor activities there. The Märklineum presents the more than 165-year history of the Märklin company and its products. The Löwenpfade in the district of Göppingen are circular hiking trails ranging from 3 to 24 kilometers. They can be hiked in either direction and are signposted and marked in both directions.

For mountain biking, the wider destination of Göppingen offers the Löwentrails: four circular routes between 16 and 30 kilometers long, particularly suitable for beginners and e-mountain bikers. Hiking and mountain biking options differ both in the type of activity and in their stated lengths. These regional options are in the destination of Göppingen, not features of the town of Süßen.

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