Active holiday in the Swabian Alb
If you want to escape everyday life, clear your head and experience something really special, you’ve come to the right place. The Landhotel Winter is situated right in the heart of the Swabian Alb Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by a landscape made for exercise, adventure and enjoyment in the fresh air. Active holidays in the Swabian Alb.
Being active in nature
Experience nature. Feel the movement. Breathe freedom.
Hiking until the soul finds peace again.
Right outside the hotel door, countless hiking routes start – from leisurely to challenging, perfect for a Active holiday in the Swabian Alb. Whether it is a relaxed stroll through the Lautertal valley or an extended tour through the juniper heathlands and across the edge of the Albtrauf: everyone will find the right route here. And the best thing? The paths lead through one of Germany's most pristine natural landscapes – with panoramic views that you won't forget in a hurry. After a day in nature, our swimming pool invites you to unwind.
Heated outdoor swimming pool at the edge of the forest
On two edges through paradise
The Swabian Jura offers cyclists a backdrop that is second to none, and here at the Landhotel Winter you start straight into this adventure. Whether you love the speed of a road bike or conquer the climbs of the Jura on a mountain bike – the exceptionally well-developed infrastructure and dense network of cycle paths leave nothing to be desired. Along the way, you are constantly rewarded with impressive panoramic views across the high plateau, turning every tour into a special experience. So that you can concentrate fully on the route, we offer you ideal on-site service: your bike is safely stored in our dedicated bicycle shed, and thanks to the integrated e-charging stations, the batteries are quickly ready for use again the next day. This makes our hotel the perfect base for your daily exploration tours through the region.
The possibilities when you have your bicycle with you:
- Secure bike shelter for your bicycle
- Charging stations for e-bikes in the bicycle shed
- Brochures & cycling guides
- Countless bicycle tours straight from the hotel
- The well-known cycle tour through the Lautertal valley starts here in Offenhausen
Walking around the hotel
Our favourite trails around Offenhausen
The Swabian Alb right on our doorstep is far too beautiful to just look at from the window. We believe that the vast juniper heaths, the dense forests and the rolling hills of the biosphere reserve are best discovered on foot.
So that you don't have to spend your holiday time searching for long, we have curated our personal highlights for you. Whether you are looking for a relaxing route to switch off or planning an extensive day trip – we have collected the most beautiful paths around Gomadingen and prepared them digitally for you.
Simply choose the route that suits your mood today. And the best part: after your return, the outdoor pool is already waiting for you to soothe your tired legs before we pamper you in the evening with our cuisine in the restaurant.
Be inspired and find your way.
The "Hochgehberge"
If you fancy a varied active holiday on the Swabian Alb, you can't go past the „Hochgehbergen“not over. This award-winning premium hiking trail concept offers you a multitude of tours that lead right through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and show the nature of the Alb in all its diversity.
What makes the Hochgehberge special is their philosophy: every tour has its own character. Whether hochgehblickt (panoramic views), hochgehadelt (noble and historical) or hochgehfestigt (fortified and rugged) – the names already reveal what awaits you: spectacular viewing rocks, history-laden castle ruins or idyllic streams. The trails are exceptionally well signposted and lead you over narrow paths and through untouched nature.
Right on our doorstep: The best thing for you is the location of our country hotel, Landhotel Winter, in Gomadingen. We are situated right in the heart of the Hochgehberge region. Many of the most beautiful trails either start directly in the village or can be reached in just a few minutes by car.
Whether you are looking for a sporting challenge or want to unwind on a leisurely walk – the Hochgehberge offer the right route for every requirement. After an eventful day in the nature of the Swabian Jura you can wonderful relax in our heated outdoor pool or sauna and review the day.
Pack your hiking boots and discover the Alb at its very best!
Motorcycle & Tours: Your rider base in the Lautertal
The Swabian Alb is a magnet for bikers – and we are right in the middle of it. Many motorcyclists already use the Restaurant and Landhotel Winter as a permanent base because the finest routes begin right on our doorstep. Looking for inspiration? We have exclusive tours for you here: discover curated tour tips on our motorcycle tours page and download the routes directly as a GPX file free of charge to your sat nav.
Click here for the tours
