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Albtäler Cycle Tour — in 5 stages through the most beautiful valleys of the Swabian Alb

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Albtäler Cycle Tour — in 5 stages through the most beautiful valleys of the Swabian Alb

Bike Touring Collection by Albtäler-Radweg

5

Tours

12:31 h

117 mi

5,600 ft

A change of scenery is guaranteed on the Alb valleys cycle tour: 185 kilometres of cycling through eight different valleys of the Swabian Alb, crossing countless rivers and streams, passing bizarre rock landscapes, mysterious caves, idyllic juniper heaths, hot springs and mammoth tracks. You will ride through original Alb villages and quaint little towns with many cosy places to stop for refreshments and surprising sights. Other highlights await you along the way with historic castles, exciting open-air museums and breathtaking natural monuments. And all this on an ADFC quality four-star cycle route — you shouldn't miss it.

The Albtäler cycle tour is divided into five stages. The starting and finishing point of the varied round tour is the small town of Amstetten. With a total of around 1,200 metres of altitude difference, the route is a sporting challenge, but can be mastered by everyone, as some stages are relatively short. If you're looking for more kilometres at a time, there's nothing wrong with combining a few and riding the tour in three days.

In the stage finishes of the four-star quality route, there is a wide range of comfortable accommodation where you can relax and rest after the tours. In many places, you'll even find Bett+Bike accommodations that the ADFC has found to be particularly cyclist-friendly. Along the way there are several bike service stations, bike rental centres (including e-bikes) and even bookable luggage transport from place to place.

The Amstetten starting point is well connected via the A8 and free parking is available at the station. Also the journey by train is very easy. From Stuttgart or Ulm there are regular and good connections.

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Albtäler Radtour

115 mi

5,625 ft

5,625 ft

Last updated: March 27, 2023

The Stages Of The Albtäler Cycle Tour

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    Etappe 1: Vom Lonetal ins Donautal – Albtäler Radtour

    Intermediate
    01:55
    17.7 mi
    9.2 mph
    575 ft
    950 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The first stage on the Albtäler Cycle Path starts at the train station in the tranquil town of Amstetten, from where you cycle straight into the idyllic Lone Valley. The small river has its source in nearby Urspring. You follow its course downstream to the Fohlenhaus cave. From there it goes uphill briefly

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  • Intermediate
    02:00
    19.2 mi
    9.6 mph
    675 ft
    675 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The second stage of the Albtäler bike tour is all about water, caves and teddy bears. And in that exact order.

    

    You start in Langenau and, as soon as you leave the city, you will reach the flat Donauried. This huge wetland supplies large parts of Baden-Württemberg with drinking water - for you it is a

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  • Expert
    03:34
    34.5 mi
    9.7 mph
    1,625 ft
    1,725 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    On the third stage of the Albtäler cycle tour you will climb the Alb climb, where you can expect some not insignificant climbs. Here you can either pedal hard, or just push a piece. You will be rewarded with views of the imposing Alb plateau, prehistoric cliff formations and the flora and fauna of an

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  • Intermediate
    01:40
    14.4 mi
    8.6 mph
    725 ft
    175 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    On day four on the Alb Valley bike tour you deserve a bit of relaxation. Today is a short drive of 22 kilometers, so that there is enough time to recover a little. Opportunities for this are on the way in a double pack: In Bad Überkingen and in Bad Ditzenbach each invite thermal baths for a healthy and

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  • Expert
    03:21
    31.3 mi
    9.3 mph
    2,025 ft
    2,100 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The fifth stage of the Albtäler cycle tour is high: Today you cycle at an altitude of almost 850 meters. Of course that challenges you a bit, but the inclines are manageable and many beautiful sights along the way always provide small breaks. At the very end, the reward is only downhill to the starting

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Collection Stats

  • Tours
    5
  • Distance
    117 mi
  • Duration
    12:31 h
  • Elevation
    5,600 ft

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