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Dinkelsbühl
The Romantic Road's quieter answer to Rothenburg: a completely walled medieval town untouched by war, ringed by sixteen towers and four gatehouses, and mercifully short on tour coaches.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
Ellwangen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Neuler, 34km from Kochertal Viaduct.
Ellwangen is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 25,001, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ellwangen sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ellwangen to your route.
Ellwangen an der Jagst, officially Ellwangen (Jagst), in common use simply Ellwangen (German pronunciation: [ˈɛlˌvaŋən] ) is a town in the district of Ostalbkreis in the east of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is situated about 17 kilometres (11 mi) north of Aalen. Ellwangen has 25,000 inhabitants.
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Ellwangen is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.9616 latitude, 10.1317 longitude.
Ellwangen has a population of approximately 25,001 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
The Romantic Road's quieter answer to Rothenburg: a completely walled medieval town untouched by war, ringed by sixteen towers and four gatehouses, and mercifully short on tour coaches.
18 km · about 20 min drive
bridge
Europe's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
One of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, with half-timbered houses, intact city walls, and a famous Christmas market.
46 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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