Stadt Ellwangen

Sports & Leisure

An active holiday

Ellwangen is the perfect place to have an active holiday …

or if you'd like a break from your daily routine, just lie in the sun and simply do nothing.

Whether you're looking for a refreshing break or plenty of action, Ellwangen has numerous leisure facilities for you to enjoy.

Have great fun bathing - it's your choice whether you prefer indoor swimming or love the freedom of the great outdoors - it's all there just waiting for you.

Hooray! It's the waves!

You'll be sure to hear children screaming with delight if you visit Ellwangen's Leisure Pool with its exciting waves and spacious indoor and outdoor pools.

Or why not take time to wind down in the different saunas and solariums.

The numerous lakes around Ellwangen

And if you love the outdoor life - the numerous lakes around Ellwangen guarantee pure holiday fun. Swimming, surfing, sailing, canoeing, rowing or taking out a pedal boat - there's so much to do with something to suit everyone's taste.

And for those who love to stay near water, go ahead and pitch your tents on one of the many camping-sites you have to choose from.

Anglers can also try their luck in our lakes and rivers.

The River Jagst and the many nearby lakes and ponds with their abundance of fish are superb waters for angling.

A bird's eye view of the Ellwangen lakes is what will await you if you take a trip in a hot-air balloon!

And speaking of sport ...

exercise doesn't just keep you fit, it's fun too.

One of the best ways to enjoy the rolling countryside is by bike - and there's a network of dedicated cycle routes around Ellwangen.

There's plenty of interesting trails too, for those who love the challenge of walking.

Venture through a tranquil landscape, rich in natural history, flora and fauna and birdlife, an idyllic setting for gentle walks or more strenuous cycle tours - there are so many delights to discover on your way.

Depending on how the mood takes you - why not try out the ’Ellwangen Seenplatte’ lake tour, ideal for families, or the more demanding ’Kocher-Jagst Cycle Route’, which will take you a few days.

We mustn't forget - there's a fascinating route which follows in the footsteps of the Romans, passing by the ancient Limes and leading to the historic villages of Pfalheim, Halheim and Rainau with their historic monuments from the Roman times.

With so many attractive routes - Ellwangen is a perfect starting point to pursue your very own individual tours.