Seitingen-Oberflacht: Alemannic History and Circular Walking Trails

Seitingen-Oberflacht combines a specific historical connection with a network of circular walking trails. The local focus ranges from the Alemannic burial ground in the district of Oberflacht to the history of the Alemanni in the museum; signposted trails and a viewpoint offer additional highlights during your stay. When choosing your destination, you can first decide whether cultural history or time spent hiking should shape your stay.

Alemannic History and Local Places

In 1846, a large Alemannic burial ground was discovered in the district of Oberflacht. It was one of the most significant finds from the Alemannic period in all of Europe. The year and the district give the find a clear historical and geographical context.

The history of the Alemanni is presented on the ground floor of the Seitingen-Oberflacht Museum. The museum and the burial-ground find offer different ways to explore the subject: the museum presents the history, while the find is linked to its discovery in 1846. The museum is open by appointment at 07464-98 68 0 or during special exhibitions. Check the latest exhibition information before visiting or make an appointment in advance.

The Catholic Church of the Assumption of Mary is located in the Kirchberg grounds.

Circular Walking Trails and Views

There is a well-developed network of signposted circular walking trails around Seitingen-Oberflacht. The Kirmitzhalde circular trail is 9.8 kilometres long; walking time is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. The combination of distance and estimated time provides a concrete basis for planning your day, although the walking time remains an estimate.

A circular walk put together by the municipality leads to numerous sights. The viewpoint at the Pfarrscheuer offers views over the district of Oberflacht and its surroundings. These details serve different purposes when planning: the Kirmitzhalde circular trail has a stated distance and walking time, the sights walk has a thematic focus, and the viewpoint opens up views over Oberflacht and its surroundings.

In the wider destination of Tuttlingen

The district of Tuttlingen covers 734.4 square kilometres and includes the southwestern foothills of the Swabian Alb, parts of the Baar, and the Young Danube Valley. The northern part of the district is home to juniper heaths and the region of the Ten Thousanders, with ten mountains over 1,000 metres high. Picturesque white limestone cliffs rise in the Danube Valley; the Danube breakthrough valley and the Höwenegg volcanic crater are among the district’s scenic highlights.

The Neuhausen ob Eck Open-Air Museum also features 25 historic buildings that were dismantled at their original locations, moved to Neuhausen ob Eck, and restored to their original condition. The Danube Sinkhole between Immendingen, Möhringen, Tuttlingen, and Fridingen can look different from day to day: in some places the Danube carries a lot of water, in others it dries up completely, or it carries only a little water. If you include this phenomenon in your travel plans, be prepared for changing water levels.

Discover more destinations: Trossingen, Gunningen, Dürbheim, Aldingen, Wurmlingen, Geisingen, Hausen, Renquishausen.

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