Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from San Antonio to San Antonio in Texas Hill Country, United States.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is March to May: peak bluebonnets in April.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car or a campervan.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Food & drink, Culture, Nature, Classic road trip.

Texas Hill Country Loop: San Antonio, Fredericksburg and Austin

Q: How long is the Texas Hill Country Loop: San Antonio, Fredericksburg and Austin route?

This route takes 8 days taking in 6 stops.

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The route · 6 stops

5 overnight bases · 1 stop on the way

San Antonio

2 nights

The route's biggest hub and natural start. Use two nights: stroll the River Walk, see the Alamo, and cycle the south-side trail linking the four Spanish colonial missions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the easiest place to pick up a hire car and stock up before the Hill Country towns thin out.The route's biggest hub and natural start. Use two nights: stroll the River Walk, see the Alamo, and cycle the south-side trail linking the four Spanish colonial missions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the easiest place to pick up a hire car and stock up before the Hill Country towns thin out.

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1h 11m · 85 km drive to Bandera

Bandera

1 night

The self-styled Cowboy Capital of the World, an old cattle-drive town on the Medina River. Saddle up for a trail ride at a dude ranch, swim in the river, and catch live honky-tonk in the evening. A single night is enough to feel the working-ranch atmosphere before the wine country to the north.The self-styled Cowboy Capital of the World, an old cattle-drive town on the Medina River. Saddle up for a trail ride at a dude ranch, swim in the river, and catch live honky-tonk in the evening. A single night is enough to feel the working-ranch atmosphere before the wine country to the north.

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1h 9m · 83 km drive to Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg

2 nights

The German-founded heart of Texas wine country, with a long Main Street of biergartens, bakeries and tasting rooms. Use two nights to tour the US-290 wineries, climb the pink granite dome at Enchanted Rock, and chase spring bluebonnets on the Willow City Loop.The German-founded heart of Texas wine country, with a long Main Street of biergartens, bakeries and tasting rooms. Use two nights to tour the US-290 wineries, climb the pink granite dome at Enchanted Rock, and chase spring bluebonnets on the Willow City Loop.

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1h 58m · 141 km drive to Austin

Austin

2 nights

The state capital and live-music city on the eastern edge of the Hill Country. Swim the cold, spring-fed Barton Springs Pool, eat your way through the barbecue and taco scene, and watch the Congress Avenue bridge bats at dusk. Two nights balances downtown nightlife with lake and greenbelt time.The state capital and live-music city on the eastern edge of the Hill Country. Swim the cold, spring-fed Barton Springs Pool, eat your way through the barbecue and taco scene, and watch the Congress Avenue bridge bats at dusk. Two nights balances downtown nightlife with lake and greenbelt time.

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49m · 59 km drive to Wimberley

Wimberley

1 night

A small arts town wrapped in cypress-lined creeks, the loop's gentle wind-down. Cool off at Blue Hole Regional Park or the artesian Jacob's Well, browse the square's galleries, and watch the sunset from a Hill Country porch before the short run back to San Antonio.A small arts town wrapped in cypress-lined creeks, the loop's gentle wind-down. Cool off at Blue Hole Regional Park or the artesian Jacob's Well, browse the square's galleries, and watch the sunset from a Hill Country porch before the short run back to San Antonio.

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On the way

San Antonio
1h 21m · 97 km
Close the loop with the easy hour back to San Antonio on US-281 or I-35. Drop the car, or add a final night to catch anything you missed downtown, such as the Pearl district or a sunset visit to Mission San Jose.Close the loop with the easy hour back to San Antonio on US-281 or I-35. Drop the car, or add a final night to catch anything you missed downtown, such as the Pearl district or a sunset visit to Mission San Jose.
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Texas Hill Country Loop: San Antonio, Fredericksburg and Austin