Road trip · Central Texas
Texas Hill Country Loop
The loop
Austin, Lake Travis, Fredericksburg and the Hill Country.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Austin
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–4 days)
State Park and Swimming Hole Reservations
~13 mi straight-line from Austin
2Lake Travis
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–4 days)
~58 mi straight-line from Lake Travis
3Fredericksburg
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
Hill Country Natural Area and State Park Permits
~13 mi straight-line from Fredericksburg
4Hill Country
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
Texas State Park Day-Pass and Foliage Reservations
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Texas Hill Country Loop?
Plan about 8 days to give each of the 4 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Austin, then Lake Travis, then Fredericksburg, then Hill Country. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Austin, Fredericksburg, Hill Country. Each stop's guide links to the official source.