TransAlblust – 7 great bike rides across Germany’s Swabian Alb
Bike Touring Collection by Alblust - Das Schwäbische Alb Magazin
7
days
2-4 h
/ day
223 mi
12,600 ft
13,525 ft
Welcome to the TransAlblust, the west-east crossing of the Swabian Alb. Hardly any other region in Germany has as much charm and variety to offer as the Swabian Alb.
These Tours show you how to conquer this low mountain range in Germany’s southwest by bike. An e-bike is ideal for this adventure, but you can opt for a non-battery-powered bike too.
In this Collection, we present your adventure in seven daily stages between 40 to 60 kilometres (24.8 to 37.2 mi) long. Each one is also ideal for a fun-filled day trip. These rides are not about clocking up metres of elevation gain, but about enjoying your time cycling across the Swabian Alb.
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Last updated: October 31, 2022
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Tours & Highlights
- 02:3825.2 mi9.5 mph1,600 ft1,875 ftIntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
The first, 40-kilometer stage of the TransAlblust leads from Albstadt-Ebingen up to the Taufgang region of the Zollern-Albkreis. Shortly after the start, there is almost 300 vertical meters to be mastered in one go. But it is the only noteworthy climb on this day.
Then we get to know the rugged rocks…
- 03:1626.2 mi8.0 mph2,250 ft2,425 ftIntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
The comparatively short and leisurely second stage of the TransAlblust from Fridingen to Sigmaringen leads over one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube cycle path and gives the riders enough time for the landscape and the many sights.
You can stop here at every bend in the river: Garden restaurants…
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- 04:0235.3 mi8.8 mph2,200 ft1,800 ftIntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Four rivers, namely the Danube, the Lauchert, the Fehla and the Seckach, determine the course of the third stage from Sigmaringen to Trochtelfingen. There is an astonishing calm in the beautiful, narrow river valleys. Be sure to stop at the Bittenschießer valley car park and enjoy the canyon-like gorge…
- 04:3944.1 mi9.5 mph2,200 ft2,850 ftIntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Enjoyable rest stops and different landscapes characterize the fourth stage of the TransAlblust. The Pfaffental is outstanding in terms of landscape and not overcrowded. We leave this in Wasserstetten and dive into the natural wonders of the Great Lauter Valley.
The Lauter meanders in its natural river…
- 03:0732.6 mi10.5 mph1,425 ft1,300 ftIntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Stay down for a long time, by the water - and then quickly and easily up to the plateau: This is how you easily master the fifth stage of the TransAlblust from Ehingen to Westerstetten. And you get to see a lot: water buffalo, Stone Age caves, climbing rocks and many other sights.
There is no getting…
- 03:4434.6 mi9.3 mph1,400 ft1,575 ftIntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
The 55-kilometer stage from Westerstetten to Heidenheim is characterized by scenic river valleys and caves with impressive Ice Age art. The stage alone is a nice day tour and if you make the complete crossing of the Alb, you already have the penultimate stage ahead of you.
The Lone Valley is one of the…
- 02:4724.8 mi8.9 mph1,525 ft1,750 ftIntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
On the final stage from Heidenheim to Nördlingen there is pure nature and hardly frequented cycle paths. It leads over the wide landscape of the Herzfeld and through lush forests. As on every stage of the TransAlblust, there are many beautiful destinations for those interested in culture and nature lovers…
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Collection Stats
- Tours7
- Distance223 mi
- Duration24:12 h
- Elevation12,600 ft13,525 ft
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