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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Esslingen

Adelberg Monastery – Herrenbach Reservoir loop from Plochingen

Bike touring routes & trails

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Esslingen

Adelberg Monastery – Herrenbach Reservoir loop from Plochingen

Hard

4.7

(26)

138

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Adelberg Monastery – Herrenbach Reservoir loop from Plochingen

03:49

49.4km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: June 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Schurwaldrand Altbach-Plochingen-Reichenbach

Mittlerer Schurwald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.97 km

Reconstructed Wall of the Royal Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Monument

Remains of the former wall that surrounded the Royal Deer Park.

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2

6.01 km

Schlössles Lakes and Giant Sequoia

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are several benches and a mighty sequoia tree at the two small lakes.

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3

20.8 km

Grill and Playground Area

Highlight • Rest Area

4

24.0 km

View of the Swabian Jura from Kloster Adelberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view from the walls towards the Alp

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5

24.1 km

Adelberg Monastery

Highlight • Historical Site

The monastery complex is very well preserved and really worth seeing. The wonderfully located Herrenbach reservoir is a short distance away.

A "double highlight

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6

24.1 km

Adelberg Monastery and Ulrich Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The Ulrichskapelle in the monastery area is a gem in the Schurwald. Definitely worth a look. There are rare frescoes and a valuable altar to visit - small but beautiful. …

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25.0 km

Herrenbachstausee

Lake

8

25.5 km

Herrenbach Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A fascinating bridge and lake

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9

31.4 km

View of the Swabian Alb from Kaisersträßle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brisk cycle path with Alb panorama

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B

49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

7.75 km

3.18 km

2.33 km

718 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

16.5 km

8.13 km

336 m

253 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Monday 6 July

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16°C

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