Hotels in Swabian Alps, Germany

The Swabian Alps in southwestern Germany are a low mountain range with a temperate climate-summers average 70°F (21°C), perfect for hiking the Upper Danube Nature Park, while winters hover around 30°F (-1°C), ideal for cross-country skiing on trails near the Lichtenstein Castle. Famous for its Jurassic limestone formations and the Blautopf spring, you can explore the remarkable Caves of the Swabian Jura, a UNESCO site with 40,000-year-old Ice Age art, or cycle the Danube Cycle Path through medieval towns like Blaubeuren. Want to avoid crowds? Visit in spring for wildflower blooms and fewer hikers, or come in autumn for wine festivals in the foothills around the Neckar Valley.