Pfullingen, Urban municipality in Reutlingen district, Germany.
Pfullingen is an urban municipality in the Reutlingen district located at the base of the Swabian Alb in southwestern Germany. The area is characterized by rolling green hills, meadows, and walking trails that wind through the surrounding countryside.
The town was first documented in 937 when Emperor Otto I recorded it as an important regional center in official records. By the 14th century it had lost its city privileges, marking a significant change in its status and role.
The Poor Clares Monastery has shaped community life for centuries and reflects the area's deep religious heritage that remains visible in the town's character. The buildings and their setting still convey the spiritual importance this site held for generations of residents.
The town is well connected to surrounding areas by local transit services that regularly reach the town center and residential neighborhoods. The walking paths through the surrounding hills are easily accessible and require only basic hiking gear.
The Schönberg Tower was built in 1906 and remains visible from many spots across the area, becoming a distinctive landmark for the town. Its local nickname shows how residents have embraced this structure as a recognizable symbol of the place.
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