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SouthWest Germany (officially the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg) has 5 contrasting regions. For woodlands and meadows with charming villages, hike or bike the Black Forest, known for wood carving, distilling and nearby vineyards. Tour Lake Constance to find blue-green water, craggy castles and glorious vistas. For low rolling mountains, it has to be the Swabian Alb, home of awesome castles and prehistoric caves. Go green in eco-friendly Upper Swabia, with its Baroque monasteries and outstanding spas; for shopping, culture, history and romance, visit Stuttgart, Heidelberg and the north of the region. www.tourism-bw.com