Balingen

Balingen is a district capital in Baden-Württemberg comprising twelve districts such as Frommern, Endingen and Ostdorf. The settlement sits at 517 meters elevation and extends across a broad area between the Black Forest and Swabian Jura.

The settlement appeared in written records for the first time in 863 and received town rights during the 13th century under Friedrich der Erlauchte. Over the centuries the place developed into an important center for scale manufacturing in the region.

The Protestant church on the marketplace shows a sundial in its apse and has served as a gathering place since the 16th century. The building with its tower shapes the town center and is used for worship services as well as cultural events.

Hiking paths and mountain bike routes connect the town with Tieringen Albtrauf and Weilstetten for day trips. The surrounding landscape between the ridges works well for exploring the Swabian Jura.

Philipp Matthäus Hahn founded scale production here, which is why the place carries the nickname Waagenstadt. His workshop laid the foundation for a manufacturing tradition that shaped local craftsmanship over generations.

Location: Balingen VVG

Location: Zollernalbkreis

Elevation above the sea: 517 m

Shares border with: Grosselfingen, Bisingen, Albstadt, Meßstetten, Hausen am Tann, Dotternhausen, Dormettingen, Geislingen, Haigerloch

Website: https://balingen.de

GPS coordinates: 48.27375,8.85579

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:58