A classic Texas Hill Country scenic drive
The Willow City Loop
Wildflowers, limestone hills, and a leisurely Fredericksburg loop.
About 35–40 miles About 3–4 hours with lunch
Kraft & Klasse Grand Touring
Fredericksburg scenic drives, thoughtfully mapped.
Take the scenic way around the Texas Hill Country. Browse our self-guided route notes, then choose a printable card to take along.
Medina · Vanderpool · Leakey · Frio Canyon
The Swiss Alps of Texas
A full-day circuit into the Hill Country’s limestone high country.
About 190–210 miles Full day · about 6–8 hours
Ranch Roads 335 · 336 · 337
The Twisted Sisters
A full-day Hill Country driver’s loop through canyon country.
About 250–270 miles Full day · about 7–9 hours
A self-guided grand touring drive
The Devil’s Backbone
Open ranch roads, Blanco, ridge-top views, and the long way home.
About 125–135 miles About 5 hours with stops
Highway 16 · Kerrville to Bandera
The Bronc
A spirited Highway 16 drive paired with cowboy country and a relaxed loop home.
About 115–125 miles About 5–6 hours with stops
Choose the drive that suits your day.
For a shorter scenic loop close to Fredericksburg, start with Willow City Loop. The Bronc and Devil’s Backbone make an unhurried half-day of Hill Country roads and small-town stops.
Swiss Alps of Texas and the Twisted Sisters are longer full-day routes into the western canyon country. Check current road, weather, fuel, and business conditions before any long drive.