Berghülen

In Berghülen, trails to the Hülen meet an Evangelical parish church with a history spanning several centuries. On foot, a circular trail leads through fields and hedgerows; by bike, a longer route connects several Hülen. The church adds specific architectural and furnishing details to these nature and activity themes. You can plan your trip around whether you primarily want to hike, cycle or discover cultural history.

Hülen trails on foot and by bike

The Hülen footpath is a circular trail about 7 km long, with an approximate walking time of two hours. It leads across fields and through hedgerows, passing three Hülen. The approximate duration gives you a useful time frame for planning; trail conditions may vary.

Another route option is the Hülen cycle route: it is 31 km long and connects six Hülen. It starts at the Auhalle Berghülen. The two routes therefore differ both in how you travel and in their length and the number of Hülen they pass. If you want to travel on foot, you can use the approximate two-hour duration as a guide; for the cycle route, the 31-km distance is the main measure.

The Hülen are more than just individual waypoints in the landscape. On the Swabian Alb plateau, they are the only surface waters. The Hülen footpath passes three of them, while the cycle route connects six. Together, the routes give you two different ways to include these characteristic bodies of water in your plans.

Church history across several periods

The Evangelical parish church in Berghülen is a hall church dating from 1504. Its features include a recessed choir with a net vault and pointed-arch tracery windows. The wall paintings date from 1510, and the tower from 1576. The furnishings were added in the 18th century.

The dates form a clearly traceable sequence: the church was built in the early 16th century, followed by the wall paintings and, later, the tower; the furnishings point to a later period still. The church was also formerly dedicated to Saint Lawrence. Anyone interested in architectural and church history will therefore find several distinct points of interest here, rather than just a single construction date.

Planning and choosing accommodation

Berghülen is in the Donau-Iller local transport network (DING), which coordinates and organizes local public transport in the region. If you are planning to travel by public transport, check the relevant connections and timetables for your travel dates.

Consider which of these factors matters most for your trip, and tailor your search to your preferred base and daily routine.

More places to explore in the Alb-Donau district

In the wider destination of the Alb-Donau district, hiking options range from the family-friendly Ice Age Tracks, 1 to 6 km long, to the Ice Age Trails, 6 to 14 km long and suited to day hikes. There are 20 Ice Age Trails in total. The Contemplation Trail is another regional option for multi-day hikes. These different lengths and tour formats make it easier to sort hiking plans by the distance you want to cover.

The cultural attractions in the Alb-Donau district also span a broad sweep of history. Hohle Fels near Schelklingen is a UNESCO World Heritage cave and the discovery site of the “Venus of Hohle Fels” and the “Vulture Bone Flute”; both finds are about 42,500 years old. Obermarchtal Abbey stands directly above the Danube and took on its present form between 1686 and 1795. Compared with these regional examples, the parish church in Berghülen offers its own historical perspective, with architectural and furnishing details from the 16th to the 18th century.

Discover more destinations: Ehingen, Ulm, Setzingen, Schelklingen, Kirchen, Obermarchtal, Illerrieden, Nerenstetten.

Go to the main travel overview: Alb-Donau district.