Albtäler-Radweg

"Der Albtäler" is a 4-star cycle route through the most beautiful valleys in the Swabian Alb Geopark.

Our cycle tour through the valleys of the Swabian Alb and over its heights starts in Amstetten, which has been the "mountain station" and railroad junction between Ulm and Stuttgart for more than 150 years. Depending on your fitness level, we recommend 3 to 5 stages.Stage 1: From the Lone Valley to the Danube Valley - 29 km

The Lone has its source in Urspring. We follow its course slightly downhill to the Fohlenhaus, a bizarre rock formation with a cave and rest area. From there, after a short climb into the Danube plain, the route leads to Langenau.Stage 2: From the Danube valley to the Brenz valley - 31 km

Shortly after Langenau, we leave the Donauried in Rammingen and return to the Lonetal via Lindenau, directly to the Bärenhöhle. There are a few climbs to overcome. The route runs past the Vogelherd Archaeopark to the Charlottenhöhle Cave Adventure World on a road with little traffic. Continuing towards Hermaringen, we reach the Brenztal valley. An insider tip is the alternative route via Burgberg to the Brenz nature reserve just before Hermaringen. The second stage ends in Giengen.

Stage 3: From Brenztal to Eselsburger Tal and over the Alb to Roggental - 55 km

From Giengen, we reach the Eselsburg Valley in Herbrechtingen and leave it at the Bindsteinmühle via a short, steep climb. Now it's an easy ride over the Kuppenalb and back down into the Roggental valley to Geislingen.

Stage 4: From the Eybtal valley through the Filstal valley - 22 km

More time is planned for the next stage, as we recommend a longer rest in one of the thermal baths in Bad Überkingen or Bad Ditzenbach.

Stage 5: From the source of the Fils river back to the Albhöhe - 50 km

From Wiesensteig, we face the most difficult ascent. However, it rewards you with a fabulous panoramic view. The highest point of the tour is reached in Westerheim. From then on, it is all downhill with moderate intermediate climbs via Laichingen and Merklingen.Enjoy the ups and downs of the Swabian Alb and hire an electric bike.

Information at www.albtaeler-radweg.de.