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Barton Springs Pool – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from Zilker Eagle

Barton Springs Pool – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from Zilker Eagle

Easy

3.2

(30)

riders

Barton Springs Pool – Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge loop from Zilker Eagle

01:19

23.2km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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139 m

Barton Springs Pool

Highlight • Lake

A lovely outdoor pool that's fed from nearby natural springs, Barton Springs is a popular spot all year round. It occupies a channel of the Barton Creek and is on the southern end of Zilker Park.

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1.73 km

Winding Path in Zilker Park

Highlight • Trail

This is a great park to stop and take a pause. Barton Creek meets the Colorado River here. It's named after Andrew Jackson Zilker, who gifted the land to the city in 1917.

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2.85 km

Lady Bird Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Much loved scenery with the skyline of Austin Downtown

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18.0 km

Boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

Really beautiful way to see the city! Very busy with walkers, runners, strollers, bikers, and more, so don’t expect to ride quickly. Enjoy the journey and take in the sights!

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18.6 km

Ladybird Bike Trail (southside)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Purpose built cycling and walking path - a great way to view the downtown skyline or zip out of the city car free. It can get busy so watch out for others whilst admiring the city and river views.

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21.5 km

Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Car free way to cross the river with an awesome view of downtown skyline in front of you. A nice welcome back to the city.

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21.9 km

View of Austin skyline from Butler Shores at Lady Bird Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Butler Shores at Town Lake, located in Austin, Texas, is a scenic park along the southern shore of Lady Bird Lake. There are open grassy areas, walking trails, and a …

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22.2 km

Barton Creek joins the Colorado River

Highlight • River

The scenery around Barton Creek is some of the finest in the Austin region, with limestone cliffs and dense foliage. Here, the Creek feeds the Colorado River as it makes its way through the city.

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23.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.62 km

3.31 km

1.52 km

125 m

119 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

6.49 km

3.55 km

1.52 km

909 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Barton Springs Pool

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Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

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