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The best cycling routes in Danube-Ries

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29,749

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Cycling in Danube-Ries is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Altmühltal. So you can find your perfect Danube-Ries bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

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1. From Crater to Crater

59.4km

03:44

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(58)

204

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2. Monheim Alb Loop

65.7km

04:15

410m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kesseltal Loop

52.8km

03:18

470m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(28)

143

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4. Lech Danube Cycle Path

68.0km

03:58

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(34)

162

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5. Wörnitz Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

49.2km

02:59

180m

200m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.2

(20)

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6. Augsburg Western Forests Nature Park Loop

38.3km

02:13

120m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(6)

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7. Lech Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

73.1km

05:05

220m

80m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.5

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8. Zusam Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

75.0km

04:46

460m

350m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(110)

405

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9. Nördlingen Town Hall – Nördlingen City Wall loop from Otting-Weilheim

77.7km

04:48

380m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.2

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582

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10. Schloss Leitheim – Rieder Tor Donauwörth loop from Mertingen Bahnhof

44.4km

02:37

210m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Danube-Ries

1. From Crater to Crater

2. Monheim Alb Loop

3. Kesseltal Loop

4. Lech Danube Cycle Path

5. Wörnitz Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

6. Augsburg Western Forests Nature Park Loop

7. Lech Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

8. Zusam Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

9. Nördlingen Town Hall – Nördlingen City Wall loop from Otting-Weilheim

10. Schloss Leitheim – Rieder Tor Donauwörth loop from Mertingen Bahnhof

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