The Upper Danube Valley
The Upper Danube Valley - also known as the Swabian Grand Canyon - is the breakthrough valley of the Young Danube in the southwest of the Swabian Alb.
The Danube, this 2857-kilometer-long international river, meanders as a still pristine watercourse through the Upper Danube Valley, where it shows its talent as a brilliant master builder. It has carved magnificent landscapes into the Jura rock: deep gorges with rugged rock faces, white cliffs and a spectacular breakthrough. Nature reserves accompany its course, as do important buildings, including the Archabbey of Beuron and Sigmaringen Castle.

View from the Eichfelsen in the Upper Danube Valley.
© Donaubergland GmbH, Foto: Thomas Bichler
Evening mood in the Upper Danube Valley.
© Schwäbische Alb Tourismus, Foto: Alex Schnurer
View from the Eichfelsen over the Upper Danube Valley.
© Schwäbische Alb Tourismus, Fotograf: Arnulf Schmidt
Upper Danube Valley in autumn.
© Schwäbische Alb Tourismus, Fotograf: Peter Nagel