It is on the Oberschwäbischen Barockstraße (west route) and on the southern edge of the conservation area of Obere Donau.

The Ablach, which originates on the continental divide, flows through town and on to the Danube.

Later, the Lords of Leiterberg took over the village and sold it at the end of the 13th century to the Habsburgs.

In 1595, Charles II bought Krauchenwies, which has been closely tied to the county of Sigmaringen ever since.

Population development:[3] In 1999 Jochen Spieß was elected mayor of Krauchenwies.