Mountain Biking Collection by Schwäbische Alb
Alb-Crossing in Germany – traversing the Swabian Alb by bike
6 days
3-6 h/day
380km
7,430m
7,230m
This varied route is a cinematic natural experience, with plenty of peace and quiet, as well as fun climbs and unforgettable views. The Tour has a lot to offer off the bike as well. There are many cultural and historical sites and vantage points. As you ride through the wonderful scenery, the scent of junipers and freshly mown hay fills the air. Afterwards, you can enjoy a dish of Alb lentils or spaetzle noodles with a refreshing beer made from Alb barley. This is cycling for all your senses.
The route mostly leads along easy paths which are perfect for a mountain bike, as well as E-MTB and gravel bikes. Riding across the Swabian Alb low mountain range is challenging as you constantly go up and down. You should be relatively fit to take on this adventure – you want to be able to bike for six days in a row and still enjoy it. However, the six stages of this Collection also make great day Tours, leaving you enough time for refreshment breaks and cultural stops en route. You can look forward to many fantastic viewpoints over the foothills of the Alb from the ‘Albtrauf’ escarpment, where the land suddenly drops to reveal magnificent panoramas. The Tours in this Collection all follow the Albtrauf from north to south.
Plan ahead if you want to tackle the Tours as one continuous adventure. Book your accommodation in advance at the respective stage destinations and make sure you have enough clothing, food and spare parts with you. To minimise your luggage, you could even send small ‘care packages’ with a change of clothes to one of your accommodations in advance. This requires a little forward planning, but anyone who has ever felt the pleasure of fresh clothes after several days biking will know that it’s worth it. If you want to fully concentrate on biking, there are also all-inclusive offers that organise your accommodation and luggage transport.
The best way to reach the start is by train. The towns of Aalen and Tuttlingen are well-connected to the rail network.
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Alb-Crossing
373km
7,610m
7,400m
Last updated: November 28, 2024
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Activities
60.9km
05:19
1,310m
1,160m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
51.7km
04:49
1,350m
1,250m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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50.7km
03:59
880m
1,100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
83.3km
06:39
1,530m
1,270m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
69.3km
05:38
1,120m
1,320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
64.5km
05:19
1,250m
1,130m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Collection Stats
Activities
6
Distance
380 km
Duration
31:44 h
Elevation
7,430 m
7,230 m
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