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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Rems-Murr-Kreis
Backnang

Eschel Lake – Eschelhof Hiking Lodge loop from Backnang

Routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Rems-Murr-Kreis
Backnang

Eschel Lake – Eschelhof Hiking Lodge loop from Backnang

Hard

17

riders

Eschel Lake – Eschelhof Hiking Lodge loop from Backnang

02:09

34.1km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16 m for 56 m

After 34.1 km for 55 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

977 m

Waterfall on the Murr in Backnang

Highlight • Waterfall

Backnang, the "Gateway to the Swabian Forest," offers a charming blend of historic half-timbered architecture, cultural attractions, and nature experiences in the immediate vicinity.

Historical Highlights in the Old Town

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2

2.78 km

Nice location. Beer garden under shady trees.

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3

6.70 km

View of Reichenberg Castle

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The view of the castle is good. The environment, i.e. the industrial park at this point, rather not :-(

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4

7.21 km

View of Reichenberg Castle

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Reichenberg Castle is the best preserved Romanesque castle in the Rems-Murr district.

The history of the castle is multifaceted: built as an Amtmannenburg, it passed into Württemberg hands around 1300. …

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5

19.3 km

Eschel Lake

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Beautiful lake in a quiet location with restaurants

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6

19.6 km

Eschelhof Hiking Lodge

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The hiking home is open on weekends and on public holidays, there is also a barefoot path, a table tennis table and a great playground!

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7

22.6 km

Eschelbach Biotope

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This small but beautifully situated biotope was redesigned in 2017. If you are lucky you will see dragonflies, fire salamanders and other amphibians.

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8

27.4 km

View of Oberbrüden

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34.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

6.45 km

6.12 km

5.06 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

8.39 km

5.33 km

1.21 km

133 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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