Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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529 m

Merklingen (Swabian Jura) Station

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Good starting point for hikes and bike tours, very quickly accessible from Wendlingen.

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4.60 km

Machtolsheim Weather Stone

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absolutely reliable, read for free...........

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15.1 km

Blaubeurer Steige Cycle Path

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In 2021, the cycle path along the Steige was redeveloped. With gradients between 2 and 7 percent, however, it is easy to manage.

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16.3 km

Blaubeuren Market Fountain

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The market square is dominated by the mighty market fountain. A neat column with the coat of arms adorns the center of the fountain

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16.4 km

Matthäus-Alber House, Blaubeuren

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very very nice place

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16.7 km

Blautopf Spring

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An absolutely stunning place. The circular trail around the Blautopf is highly recommended. The Blautopf (21 meters deep) is a karst spring from which the Blau River rises.

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16.9 km

Monks' Bathhouse

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Charming half-timbered houses can be admired here.

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19.3 km

Blaubeuren Steige Cycle Path and Bridge

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The unofficial cycle path to Blaubeuren along the Blaubeuren Steige has been remade and freshly paved. The rides great now, even if some passages are pretty steep

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33.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

6.70 km

6.17 km

2.70 km

714 m

227 m

157 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

4.78 km

1.91 km

581 m

Elevation

Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Wednesday 17 December

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-1°C

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Merklingen (Swabian Jura) Station

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Monks' Bathhouse

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