Cycling Collection by Schwäbische Alb
Cycle the Swabian Alb Cycle Path to Lake Constance
8 days
3-4 h/day
419km
5,090m
5,110m
While crossing the Swabian Alb, you pass through two meteorite craters – Nördlinger Ries and Steinheimer Becken – conquer numerous peaks of the low mountain range, ride through the spectacular Trailfinger Gorge, and cycle through the unique juniper heath on Raichberg. Additionally, you'll encounter picturesque lakes, secluded valleys, romantic forests, and the typical orchards of the Schwäbische Alb. In addition to these natural highlights, there are numerous cultural gems to explore, such as Lichtenstein Castle, Neresheim Monastery, and historic towns like Nördlingen and Bad Urach.
In this Collection, we'll guide you through the Swabian Alb Cycle Path in eight stages, each ranging from 40 to 60 kilometres (25-37 mi) in length. Although some stages may be relatively short, they often involve significant elevation gain, so good stamina is necessary, unless you have an e-bike.
The stage destinations offer accommodation and food options. As the selection can sometimes be limited, it's worth reserving your accommodations in advance. Some places are also connected to the regional train services. Donauwörth, the starting point, can be easily reached by local and long-distance trains. From Ludwigshafen on Lake Constance, you can depart using regional trains or continue your cycling adventure on the Lake Constance Cycle Path.
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Swabian Alb cycle path
416km
5,070m
5,080m
Last updated: July 16, 2025
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1. Stage 1: Donauwörth to Bopfingen - Swabian Alb Cycle Route
53.0km
03:23
330m
260m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Stage 3: Heidenheim an der Brenz to Bad Boll - Swabian Alb Cycle Route
53.2km
03:30
650m
720m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Stage 4: From Bad Boll to Bad Urach - Swabian Alb Cycle Route
57.1km
03:54
790m
760m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Stage 5: Bad Urach to Sonnenbühl – Swabian Alb Cycle Path
56.7km
04:11
890m
590m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Stage 6: Sonnenbühl to Balingen – Swabian Alb Cycle Path
52.6km
03:43
790m
1,040m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7. Stage 7: Balingen to Tuttlingen – Swabian Alb Cycle Path
52.0km
03:26
670m
540m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8. Stage 8: Tuttlingen to Ludwigshafen – Swabian Alb Cycle Path
50.0km
03:10
380m
630m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
8
Distance
419 km
Duration
28:24 h
Elevation
5,090 m
5,110 m
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