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Texas Hill Country Scenic Loop

Escape into the heart of the Texas Hill Country via winding back roads and historic towns. This weekend loop emphasizes cowboy culture, German heritage, and the scenic beauty of the Guadalupe River valley with plenty of local flavor.

2days
7stops
316km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Fredericksburg — start and end in San Antonio.

DAY01

San Antonio → Fredericksburg

186 km · 2h 11m driving · Overnight in Fredericksburg Main Street
  1. 09:00
    San Antonio Downtown· start
  2. 84 km · 59m
  3. 11:42
    Bandera Main Street
  4. 21 km · 16m
  5. 14:24
    Love Creek Orchards
  6. 81 km · 56m
  7. 16:12
    ⭐ Fredericksburg Main Street· overnight
DAY02

Luckenbach Texas → San Antonio

130 km · 1h 44m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Luckenbach Texas· start
  2. 2.6 km · 5m
  3. 11:42
    Wimberley Square
  4. 93 km · 1h 9m
  5. 14:24
    Gruene Historic District
  6. 35 km · 30m
  7. 16:12
    San Antonio Downtown
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Fredericksburg · Night 1
Heads Up
  • Watch for deer on the back roads (Hwy 16 and Hwy 337), especially during dawn and dusk.
  • Many popular BBQ spots and tasting rooms in Fredericksburg require reservations or have long weekend waits.
  • Pack a swimsuit for a quick dip in the rivers if traveling between May and September.