Cycling Routes

Cycling Routes
Upper Swabia-Allgäu
In tr od uc tio n
Welcome to the
Region of Upper
Swabia-Allgäu
The gently undulating countryside of the Upper
Swabia and Württemberg Allgäu holiday region
is perfect for cycle tours to suit every taste and
level. Two long-distance cycling routes – the
updated Danube-Lake Constance Route and the
Upper Swabia-Allgäu Route – cover more than
500 cycling kilometres to guide you through
the region. Discover panoramic roads, places of
cultural interest and endless expanses of scenery
along the way.
In this brochure you’ll find lots of information
on the itineraries of the two long-distance
cycling routes.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Your Upper Swabian Tourist Board
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Tour description
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Contents
Starting point
of tour
Point along tour
Course of tour
Description .............................................................. 4
General Map ........................................................... 5
Lifts, railways
Leutkirch
Railroad, train station
Gondola lift
Danube – Lake Constance Route
1st Leg: Ulm-Biberach .................................................... 6
2nd Leg: Biberach-Bad Waldsee ................................ 8
3rd Leg: Bad Waldsee-Wangen ............................... 10
4th Leg: Wangen-Kressbronn .................................. 12
Upper Swabia – Allgäu Route
1st Leg: Ulm-Ochsenhausen .....................................
2nd Leg: Ochsenhausen-Leutkirch .........................
3rd Leg: Leutkirch-Wangen .......................................
4th Leg: Wangen-Markdorf........................................
5th Leg: Markdorf-Aulendorf ...................................
6th Leg: Aulendorf-Bad Buchau .............................
7th Leg: Bad Buchau-Ehingen .................................
8th Leg: Ehingen-Ulm .................................................
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Chair lift
Ski lift, T-bar lift
Roads and paths
B500
H
900
Federal highway
State highway
District road
Municipal road
Main service road
Service road
Pedestrian path
Bus stop
National border
Contour lines
Touristic information
Mountain/summit cross
Highest point
Rock
Cave
Church
Chapel
CONTEST .................................................................... 31
Impressum ............................................................. 32
Cemetery
Castle
Historic monument
Ruin
Tower
Lookout point
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De sc ri pt io n
Danube-Lake Constance Route
This route leads from the world’s highest church
spire to the banks of Lake Constance, linking two
well-known and popular routes: the Danube and
the Lake Constance cycle trails. What’s more,
the Danube-Lake Constance Route is more than
just a connection – it has many attractions of its
own, quite apart from the beautiful scenery. It
begins in Ulm, on the southern edge of the Swabian Alb, continues on through the hilly countryside of Upper Swabia and ends among the fruit
plantations and hop fields in Kressbronn, on the
banks of Lake Constance. A certain amount of
muscle power is required, but there are lots of
opportunities for relaxing en route: a wealth of
lakes for bathing, health resorts and soothing
thermal spas – Jordanbad in Biberach or the
Waldsee-Therme, for example, are ideal. On the
other hand, the route presents opportunities for
longer breaks, as it takes cyclists through several
towns on the Upper Swabian Baroque Route
with their tourist attractions.
Upper Swabia-Allgäu Route
Everything that Upper Swabia and the Württemberg Allgäu region are famous for can be found
on this round trip. Beginning and ending in Ulm,
it takes you to Ochsenhausen, Wangen, Aulendorf and Bad Buchau. Culture fans will delight
in the many places of interest along the way. Enjoyable hours can be whiled away in the restau-
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rants and inns serving Swabian cuisine, the little
cheese dairies in the Allgäu and the numerous
local, traditional breweries. During the tour you
can ease your aching muscles in the many spas.
The long tradition of Upper Swabia’s spas owes
its origins to a natural remedy – the peat mud
of the moorlands that you’ll encounter on your
trip. The cycle route leads through the middle
of the Wurzacher Ried and to the Federsee Ried
marshes. Those who also combine the Upper
Swabia-Allgäu Route with the Danube-Lake
Constance Route will find so many possibilities
that one cycle tour will definitely not suffice to
explore them all.
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B313
B312
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B32
Geislingen
Burladingen
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Trochtelfingen
Ehingen
Hayingen
Gammertingen
B27
E43
Dietenheim
Bussen
Riedlingen
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B16
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1015
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Gutn
B312
B33
Mainau
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Konstanz
13
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Werta
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96
B33
B32
Markdorf
B30
Meersburg
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Wangen
Isny
im Allgäu
B31n
Tettnang
Friedrichshafen
Kreuzlingen
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Kempten
ha ch
B472
Marktoberdorf
irnach
B16
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Radolfzell
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Berg
E532
B12
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Ravensburg
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B31
B34
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L202
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E43,E54
Ade
Singen
Leutkirch
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B12
Kaufbeuren
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B314
J15
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Bad
Wurzach
B30
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B31n
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Il
E54
E41
B16
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Stockach
Bad Wörishofen
E54
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B31
Buchloe
E54
96
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Engen
Aach
B18
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tlic
Wes
B313
Memmingen
Wurzacher
Ried
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Os
B14
B491
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Ro
B312
Mind
el
B311n
B32
Bad Schussenried
Wa g e n h a r t
Aulendorf
Pfullendorf
B300
K
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Tuttlingen
Die
B311
Ochsenhausen
Biberach
Bad Buchau a.d. Riß
Bad Saulgau
Hochgeländ
Gün z
Mühlheim an der Donau
Fridingen an der Donau
B311
Meßkirch
B523
Scheer
Mengen
B32
Donau
B14
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Schwabmünchen
iß
767
B312
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Neufnach
Lemberg
Thannhausen
B465
Veringenstadt
B463
Vöhringen
Laupheim
nau
B300
Ha
Meßstetten
t
ar
H
Do
Hettingen
Schömberg
B30
Munderkingen
B10
Sta
Rosenfeld
E52
Ichenhausen
Gennach
Hechingen
B10
B16
Sc
h
Haigerloch
B463
8
E52
B10
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B27
R
81
Ulm
lau
E41
B19
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Blaubeuren
Münsingen Sch
Schelklingen ß
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st
B492
A
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Erbach
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ch
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B311
W
B28
B465
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Schwarzac
h
Horb am Neckar
Kammel
B32
B309
B12
E43,E54
B19
7
B12
14
Thur
A4
0
1
B31
A7
T14
10 km
Bodensee
13
Arbon
15
470
7
471
A1.1
Rorschach
E60
Lindau
Immenstadt i. Allgäu
ßa
Wei
Pfänder
Bregenz
Hochgrat
1063
L203
A14
ge ne ral ma p
B310
Grünten
1833
L205
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Große Schlicke
1738
Sonthofen
Il l e r
E60
7
1,7
B19n
96
14
16
A1
Lindenberg i. Allgäu
B308
Romanshorn
B19
B308
Geißhorn
2247
B199
52059
B179
B198
D an ub e- La ke Co ns ta
nc e Ro ut e
Cycle tour linking
two fascinating
cities
1st LEG
Ulm and Biberach are today the keywords that
will gladden the hearts of all those cyclists who
are also interested in culture. Typical of the landscape along the route are rolling fields and small
expanses of woodland.
Info
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Distance
46,5 km
Elevation
in metres
264
Duration
3:15 h
Fitness
6
Ulm
Biberach
Laupheim
750
600
450
300
150
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
The first highlight of the journey can be seen
as soon as you leave the train – the world’s
highest church spire. 161.53 metres in height,
it belongs to Ulm’s Late Gothic minster 1,
built in two construction phases between
1377-1543 and 1844-1890. Those willing to
tackle the climb up the 768 steps of its tower
are rewarded by a magnificent panoramic view
over the countryside surrounding this twin
town, which is divided by the blue band of the
River Danube. We coast past the romantic Fishers’ and Tanners’ Quarters of Albert Einstein’s
birthplace and follow the European waterway
upstream. After fifteen relaxing kilometres,
the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Route turns
southwards, winding gently uphill through
Blau
Weiler
L240
Schelklingen
Schwäbische
A l b Altheim
Destination
Train Station Biberach
L241
Ringingen
Donaustetten
Gerlenhofen
Unterweiler
Dellmensingen
Öpfingen
B30
Griesingen
L2019
Senden
Staig
Illerzell
ahn
Südb
Riß
ing
erk
Ing
h
Burgrieden
Illertissen
Laupheim
L263
Obersulmetingen
Ingerkingen
Dietenheim
Hörenhausen
L1268
L280
Schemmerberg
Oberstadion
Unterbalzheim
Mietingen
Baltringen
Langenschemmern
Aufhofen
L273
Sulmingen
Oberbalzheim
Schönebürg
L266
Kirchberg
an der
Iller
L307
B312
Reinstetten
Gutenzell
Erolzheim
Ochsenhausen
Rot
Ringschnait
L284
L264
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h
ac
h
Mettenberg
R iß
tb
Ro
Hürbel
L265
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Ro
Biberach
3
an der Riß
5 km
L283
Federsee
Maselheim
Warthausen
Birkenhard
D ür
na c
Attenweiler
L266
0
L251
Rottum
L267
B312
Au
L260
Dürn
B465
Unterstadion
2
Untersulmetingen
Vöhringen
Bellenberg
Regglisweiler
L259
L257
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Illerrieden
Oberholzheim
Altbierlingen
Kirchbierlingen
Hüttisheim
L1261
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D o na
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Berg
L270
Stetten
Rot
Nasgenstadt
Rottenacker
Re
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7
B311
L255
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ac
L260
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We
Munderkingen
L257
L240
Reutti
Wiblingen
Donaurieden
Ehingen
(Donau)
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We
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Gögglingen
Erbach
Erlbach
B492
B465
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open fields. The first stop along the way is Laupheim, once the largest Jewish community in
the kingdom of Württemberg. The Museum of
Christian and Jewish History, located on three
floors of Großlaupheim Castle 2, documents
the coexistence of the two related religions.
From here the cycle route continues along side
roads, following the course of the narrow River
Riss, from which the penultimate ice age in the
Alpine region takes its name – the Riss Glacial
Stage. Along its banks the trail takes us via
Schemmerberg and Warthausen to complete
the first stage of our trip in Biberach. Passing
through the Ulmer Tor 3, a medieval city
gate dating back to 1365, we cruise into the
breathtaking heart of the former Imperial City,
which is the geographic hub of this idyllic area.
Einsingen
Allmendingen
Public transport
Train Stations: Ulm, Erbach, Laupheim, Biberach
Ludwigsfeld
Rot
Start
Central Station Ulm
B28
Eggingen
Do
Schmiechen
Finningen
Neu-Ulm
Grimmelfingen
L1244
Hochsträß
E43
Ulm
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Ac
tour details
B10
1
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Justingen
Pfuhl
Eselsberg
Gerhausen
Iller
Hohe Alb
L232
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D an ub e- La ke Co ns ta
nc e Ro ut e
History comes
alive
2nd LEG
At first it’s hard to tear oneself away from
Biberach – but it’s worth it. Today we’ll
discover the beautiful natural byways which
lead us reliably to Bad Waldsee.
Info
Distance
m
32,0 km
357
Duration
2:18 h
8
Bad Waldsee
Eberhardzell
Ummendorf
750
Elevation
in metres
Fitness
Biberach
900
600
450
300
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
Biberach greets its guests with a splendid
marketplace that one never tires of looking
at. Dominating the marketplace by virtue of
its height and its position at the end of the
square is the Parish Church of St. Martin with
its magnificent, brightly-coloured ceiling
frescos painted by Johannes Zick. The town is
justifiably proud of its well-preserved town
centre with its numerous patrician houses
from several different centuries. A short detour
south of Biberach takes us to Jordanbad 4, a
health spa with thermal and leisure pools and
the fascinating ”Sinn-Welt“ – an exhibition that
lets you explore the senses. Ummendorf and
Fischbach are the first stations of this leg; from
here the first steep, uphill gradient takes you
to a height of 640 m. The climb is rewarded
B312
Biberach a.d. Riß
Start
Train Station Biberach
Mittelbiberach
Oggelshausen
Eichen
Reute
Rindenmoos
Destination
Train Station Bad Waldsee
Halde Jordanbad B312
Ringschnait
Rißegg
Häusern
Ochsenhausen
Hattenburg
Ummendorf
Forst
Public transport
Train Stations: Biberach, Bad Waldsee
Grodt
Muttensweiler
Steinhausen
Sattenbeuren
Ingoldingen
Kleinwinnaden
Roppertsweiler
Fischbach
Degernau
B30
Mittelbuch
Schweinhausen
Rottum
Wettenberg
Hochdorf
Schorrenwald
Ehrensberg
Dietenwengen
Bellamont
Hedelberg
Reicheckwald
Unteressendorf
Winterstettenstadt
Eberhardzell
Riß
Bad Schussenried
Füramoos
Tristolz
Oberessendorf Kappel
Wattenweiler
Oberes
B30
Ritzenweiler
Holz
Winterstettendorf
Hetzisweiler
Mühlhausen Hummertsried
Osterholz
Michelwinnaden
Oberschwarzach
B465
Tannhausen
Eggmannsried
Unterschwarzach
Osterhofen
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by a magnificent view and an exhilarating
downhill run. With a wavy elevation profile
the route continues through the community
of Eberhardzell and then zigzags through open
summer meadows and green woodlands. After
Haisterkirch we pick up speed and whiz down
to Bad Waldsee. Nestling idyllically between
two small lakes, the historical old town centre
exudes nostalgic charm with its inviting
squares, the town hall completed in 1426 and
the Heilig-Geist-Spital (Hospital of the Holy
Spirit). Now a Kneipp health resort, Bad Waldsee has been officially rated a therapeutic mud
spa since 1956. The hub of this health haven
is the Waldsee-Therme 5. The thermal water
contains fluoride and sulphur and is ideal for
reviving cyclists’ aching leg muscles.
Winterreute
Bronnen
4
m
tour details
Hagenbuch
R o ttu
Tiefenbach
Bachlangen
Dürn
ac
h
B312
Bad Waldsee
Ta n n w a l d
Tannweiler
Hittelkofen
Haisterkirch
0
5 km
Steinach
5
B30
Haidgau
B465
Bad Wurzach
Reute
9
B30
B465
Truilz
D an ub e- La ke Co ns ta
nc e Ro ut e
Panoramic route
with a wealth of
culture
3rd LEG
Cycling through rural Upper Swabia is the
perfect way to forget your cares. Quiet side
roads take us through peaceful villages and
towns well worth a visit.
Info
m
Distance
43,4 km
Elevation
in metres
599
Duration
3:11 h
Fitness
10
Bad Waldsee
Kißlegg
900
Wangen
Wolfegg
750
600
450
300
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Leaving the valley basin framed by high,
wooded hills, we continue our journey in a
southerly direction. After a fair distance the
cycle route dips steeply with many bends into
the wild, romantic valley of the Wolfegger Ach,
where we find Wolfegg’s Museum of Rural
Life 6. The open-air museum occupies an area
of 10 hectares, and its 15 original farmhouses
give fascinating insights into the daily lives
and living conditions of the rural population
throughout three centuries. The Automobile
Museum holds great appeal for car enthusiasts, with more than 200 classic vehicles on
display. Villages, flowering meadows and large
expanses of woodland line the road to Kißlegg,
picturesquely situated on the Zellersee lake. The
town’s impressive historical buildings include
Aulendorf
L275
Tannweiler
Obermöllenbronn
L284
Münchenreute
Süd
bah
n
Kümmerazhofen
Mochenwangen
Molpertshaus Rohrbach
Rohr
Sch
Gambach
uss
en
L316
r Ach
Wolfegge
Weingarten
Ravensburg
Immenried
L317
Altdorfer
Wald
6 Wolfegg
L324
Kißlegg
Rötenbach
L330
ch
gg er A
Wo
lfe
L325
Knollengraben
Waldburg
Rohne
Amtzell
Bodnegg
L326
Schwarzach
0
5 km
Haslach
L265
Herfatz
Wangen im
Allgäu
Geiselharz
Schomburg
Siggen
L321
B32
Haslach
Siggenweiler
Göttlishofen Untere
L320
Argen
Karbac
h
g en
Eg
L335
Merazhofen
Enkenhofen
L325
b a ch
Liebenhofen
L265
96
Leupolz
Gebrazhofen
Toberazhofen
Engerazhofen
ch
Vogt
Wetzisreute
Heggelbach
Tautenhofen
Grund
Erbisreute
Hintermoos
L326
Furtba
B32
Stegrot
Willerazhofen
Rot
L317
Diepoldshofen
Mü
hlb
ach
Baienfurt
L309
Herbrazhofen
Gaishaus
Eintürnen
Weitprechts
Alttann
Schachen
Wengenreute
B465
Mennisweiler
Gwigg
Baindt
L317a
Ziegelbach
B30
Public transport
Train Stations: Bad Waldsee, Wolfegg, Kißlegg,
Wangen
the three-storey New Palace, built between
1721 and 1727, and the Catholic Parish Church
dedicated to Sts. Gallus and Ulrich. Another of
the town’s landmarks is the imposing quadrangular complex of the Old Palace with its high,
crow-stepped gables. Our journey through the
Western Allgäu region takes us past idyllic lakes
and splendid farms, before the Danube-Lake
Constance Route nears the town of Wangen.
This district capital is a fascinating example
of harmonious urban architecture. The origins
of the much-quoted saying ”In Wange bleibt
ma hanga“ can best be understood when you
take a walk through the historical town centre
with its fountains, city towers and decorative
Baroque façades – it’s indeed almost impossible
to tear yourself away!
Hittisweiler
Ankenreute
Enzisreute
L314
Bad
Wurzach
h
er Ac
ach
urz
W
Start
Train Station Bad Waldsee
Destination
Train Station Wangen
ch
Urba
tour details
Albers
L300
Bad
Waldsee
ch
ba
eß
Gi
Argenbühl
96
L2378
L320
11
B12
D an ub e- La ke Co ns ta
nc e Ro ut e
Exhilarating descent to Lake
Constance
4th LEG
The final stage of the trip is dominated by
the magnificent Alpine panorama. There are
several more hills to climb before we can
finally savour the last downhill run to Lake
Constance.
Info
m
Distance
32,0 km
Elevation
in metres
439
Duration
2:26 h
Fitness
12
750
Wangen
Neukirch
Kressbronn
600
450
300
150
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
On the western outskirts of Wangen we find
a countryside of pleasing meadowland. The
cycle trail dips into wooded valleys, then
climbs again up green hills. A wide bend takes
us through Haslach and Neukirch, located
between several nature reserves, where picturesque tarns nestle among rolling hills. Shortly
afterwards the road rises above the gentle
curves of the wildly romantic Argen, which has
carved its way deep into the landscape near
the hamlet of Summerau. In the village of Berg
the terrain begins to slope and we enjoy the
thrill of the sensational descent. Between the
townships, apples and cherries are ripening
on the trees, while the sheltered hillsides and
sunny sites are covered in miles of hop fields.
B32
0
Widdum
Amtzell
50
0
Tettnang
Krumbach Notzenhaus
Biggenmoos
Rhein
Primisweiler
Baldensweiler
Dietmannsweiler
Tannau
Elmenau
Rappertsweiler
Steinenbach
Ar
ge
n
Laimnau
Langnau
Apflau
500
Dentenweiler
500
Hörbolz
Bechtersweiler
Gattnau
B31
Kressbronn am Bodensee
Selmnau
Wasserburg
(Bodensee)
Bodensee
Lindau (Bodensee)
B12
ke
Ric
c
nba
800
h
B308
Hohenweiler
70
Sigmarszell
0
Thumen
Zeisertsweiler
Rehlings
Hochbuch
a
Niederstaufen
Wildberg
Weißensberg
Heimesreutin
nb
Hergensweiler
B12
Schwatzen Mollenberg
Ach
B308
Schönau
Bodolz
Göritz
Stockenweiler Opfe
Ruhlands
Roggenzell Rupolz
B31
Leutenhofen
600
Nonnenhorn
B32
96
Höhenreute
Hattnau
B12
Opfenbach
Achberg
Doberatsweiler
Eggatsweiler
Elitz
Schreckelberg
O bere
A r gen
Scheibenhof
Esseratsweiler
Nitzenweiler
Ar
Schwarzenbach
Neuravensburg
0
50
Siberatsweiler
Oberwolfertsweiler
ere
Hiltensweiler
Neukirch
Wildpoltsweiler
Ob
ch
Bo
500
Niederwangen
Hatzenweiler
500
lle n b a c h
50
0
B32
Sattel
Untere
Argen
500
Oberhof
Berg
Schomburg
Haslach
ge
n
Arlenholz
Hoher Rain
Wangen
im Allgäu
B32
Siggenweiler
B467
96
Waldberg
Singenberg
Destination
Train Station Kressbronn
In between, delightful rows of grapevines
stretch down to the shores of Lake Constance,
thriving on the mild lakeside climate and the
sundrenched, south-facing location. After
all the different landscapes and the cultural
highlights of Upper Swabia, we now coast into
Kressbronn. Particularly worthy of note in this
holiday resort is the little castle with its museum. On display at the exhibition are historical
models of ships produced by Ivan Trtanj with
wonderful attention to detail. Finally we cross
the little park and go down to the lakeside.
The breathtaking panorama of Lake Constance
against the backdrop of the Alps stretching
beyond the opposite shore provides a fitting
end to a cycle tour of more than 150 km along
the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Route.
Goppertshäusern
Straß
Start
Train Station Wangen
Public transport
Train Stations: Wangen, Kressbronn
Bodnegg
Karbach
B467
0
50
tour details
5 km
Streitelsfingen
Hörbranz
Motzach
Oberreutin
Möggers
13
A14
Eichenberg
Ro ut e
U p p er Sw ab ia -A llg äu
From Ulm Minster to the Öchsle
Steam Railway 4
1st LEG
Leaving the twin town on the Danube, we
cycle south on quiet side roads. The first
destination on our journey is famous for its
huge monastery complex.
Info
m
Distance
50,2 km
Elevation
in metres
553
Duration
3:34 h
Fitness
14
750
Ulm
Laupheim
Ochsenhausen
600
450
300
150
km
10
20
30
40
50
Ulm, a former Imperial City delightfully situated on the banks of the Danube, is the starting
point of this fascinating round trip on the
Upper Swabia-Allgäu Route. Long before Ulm
Minster 1 was even thought of, two medieval
trade corridors, the Danube-North and the
(Swabian) Alb routes, passed through the city.
The Late Gothic cathedral with its 161-metrehigh spire was completed at the end of the
19th century. After admiring the town hall with
its ornately painted façade, we mount our bikes
again and, after a few kilometres, leave the last
houses of the university city behind us. Like the
medieval merchants before us, we first follow
the course of the River Iller southwards. The
cycle route begins to climb, and a few kilometres further on we can see Laupheim. Groß-
Donaustetten
Donaustetter
Stausee
Laupheim
5 km
en
gra
b
nd
h
nac
Dür
Ummendorf
L307
B312
3
4
Erlenmoos
Ochsenhausen
B312
Riß
Umlach
0
Ringschnait
L301
th
Kleine
Ro
Kellmünz an
der Iller
Dettingen an
der Iller
7
Erolzheim
L299
L260
Kirchdorf
an der Iller
t
Ro
L284
B30
Gutenzell
ch
Rißegg
L283
Reinstetten
L264
L a uba
ch
tb a
Ro
L265
Altenstadt
Iller
h
ac
Biberach
an der Riß
Mittelbiberach
Kirchberg
an der
Iller
Hürbel
hrb
Ro
L280
Mettenberg
B465
Untereichen
Oberbalzheim
Maselheim
Warthausen
Birkenhard
Schwendi
Rot
L267
L251
Attenweiler
Dornweiler
Jedesheim
L1268
L280
Schönebürg
L266
Sulmingen
Riß
Aßmannshardt
Hörenhausen Dietenheim
Orsenhausen
nbach
Hutte
Baltringen
L273
L263
Unterbalzheim
Mietingen
Aufhofen
L260
Illertissen
Bußmannshausen
Schemmerberg
Tiefenbach
Au
Pleß
Boos
Fellheim
Oberopfingen
15
Roth
2
Bellenberg
I ll e r k a n a l
Ingerkingen
E43
Regglisweiler
Burgrieden
Laupheim
Unterstadion
7
Illerrieden
R ot h
ah n
Südb
Riß
Höllgraben
l os
Ehr
L259
Baustetten
Oberstadion
Bihlafingen
Achstetten
Untersulmetingen
Obersulmetingen
L266
B30
Vöhringen
L1261
ng
L257
Hüttisheim
Stetten
ihu
We
L255
Altbierlingen
Illerberg Weißenhorn
Illerzell
Rot
Griesingen
B465
r
Witzighausen
Staig
Ersingen
Öpfingen
Ehingen
(Donau)
Bi
be
Senden
L2019
Iller
B311
Donau
Wes
terna
ch
B492
Unterweiler
Dellmensingen
Oberdischingen
Berkach
L240
Roth
Diepertshofen
Gerlenhofen
Aufheim
G ie ß e n
Bach
Donaurieden
Allmendingen
r
Don
au
Erbach
Erlbach
Altheim
Holzheim
Reutti
La
L260
Gögglingen
Weihung
m i ec h
Ringingen
Public transport
Train Stations: Ulm, Ochsenhausen
laupheim Castle 2, the town’s nucleus, today
houses the cultural centre and the Museum of
Christian and Jewish History. After Laupheim,
the excellent cycle track climbs gently upwards
along the valley of the Rottum. On either side,
the dark green forests encroach on the river
plain, punctuated at intervals by large natural
orchards and tranquil villages such as Mietingen, Schönebürg or Reinstetten. Before long,
an elevated monastery complex can be seen,
heralding the end of the first stage of our trip:
Ochsenhausen.
Modelled on Jesuit designs, the former Benedictine Imperial Abbey 3 was built between
1615 and 1647 and elaborately decorated in
the style of Baroque in the early 18th century.
The famous Gabler organ, the monastery
museum, the astronomical observatory and the
magnificent library are veritable gems.
Einsingen
L241
Sc h
Destination
Train Station Ochsenhausen
Ludwigsfeld
Wiblingen
I ll e
Start
Central Station Ulm
Hochsträß
B28
ach
Schmiechen
Grimmelfingen
L1244
Kissendorf
Osterb
tour details
Finningen
Schwaighofen
Neu-Ulm
Schelklingen
E43
Roth
Ach
B10
Pfuhl
Ulm
Söflingen
Leibi
L240
1
Eselsberg
Schwäbische
Alb
Ro ut e
U p p er Sw ab ia -A llg äu
Wide expanses
and historical
towns
2nd LEG
The second stage of our trip takes us
through lush meadows and placid villages.
The day’s highlights include the Wurzacher
Ried, the health resort of Wurzach from
which it takes its name, and the town of
Leutkirch.
Info
m
Ochsenhausen
Distance
44,3 km
Elevation
in metres
568
Duration
3:14 h
Fitness
16
Bad Wurzach
Leutkirch
900
750
600
450
300
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Behind Ochsenhausen the cycle route climbs
up the first hill of the day. Over the next few
hours our eyes rove over narrow country roads,
scattered villages and tracts of greenery. The
hills of the Altdorf Forest can be seen to the
west, with an altitude of up to 776 metres,
while to the south there tower the mighty
Allgäu Alps with their impressive peaks, ridges
and wild, romantic valleys. We cruise along
at a leisurely pace and then swoop down into
the basin of the Wurzacher Ried. We owe this
picture-book scenery to the huge, moving
sheets of ice that once covered the northern
part of the pre-Alpine region. Several times, the
last being in the Würm glaciation period, which
Hattenburg
S
n
Rottum
Ehrensberg
L301
Ri
Bellamont
7
Illerbachen
L260
ß
Memmingen
Arlach
Tannheim
Buxheim
h
la c
Hummertsried
Truilz
Mühlhausen
Oberschwarzach
Mittishaus
Eggmannsried
Bad
Waldsee
Mooshausen
Aitrach
Rupprechts
96
r
h
Ac
Altdorfer
Wald
0
Alttann
L317
Lauben
Reichenhofen
Stegrot
Willerazhofen
Legau
Ottmannshofen
l
Nib
e
Diepoldshofen
L265
h
Engelharz
Eintürnen
Immenried
Steinbach
L260
B465
Herbrazhofen
Unterzeil
Weitprechts
L209
Altmannshofen
L309
Rohr
Gaishaus
L314
A itr
Lautr
ach
Rohrbach
Molpertshaus
L316
Rieden
ch
ac
Haiste
rbac
h
ch
Urba
Ziegelbach
Mennisweiler
lba
be
To
Wengenreute
L317a
Hittisweiler
Volkratshofen
Steinental
Albers
Bad
Wurzach 5
L300
Westerhart
Brunnen
L314
Ankenreute
Wolfeg ge
Iller
h
ac
h
Osterhofen
Hittelkofen
Unterschwarzach
Dietmanns
Mü
hlb
B30
Pfaffenrieder B
ac
Ellwangen
Um
B465
L2013
L300
Ölbach
Tristolz
Kappel
Eichenberg
Zell an
der Rot
Spindelwag
L265
L306
Unteropfingen
Mettenberg
Steinhausen
an der
Rottum
Dietenwengen
Unteressendorf
Public transport
Train Stations: Ochsenhausen, Leutkirch, Bad
Wurzach (only on Sunday and only on statutory
holidays from May to October)
ch
E43
Niederhofen
Leutkirch
im Allgäu
Hofs
Ausnang
Heggelbach
5 km
Wuchzenhofen
Tautenhofen
E43,E54
Kißlegg
Rot
Rauns
L318
Mühlbach
ah
b
üd
rna
Dü
L307
Kirchdorf
an der
Iller
B312
H a sl a c h
Destination
Train Station Leutkirch
Schweinhausen
Uml
ach
Start
Train Station Ochsenhausen
Untere Rottum
L284
Degernau
bach
Lau
Eichbühl
Oberstetten
Ummendorf
tour details
ended some 10,000 years ago, vast glaciers buried the terrain under masses of ice and rubble,
sculpted the hills and excavated valleys and
lake basins. The wide expanses of moorland,
the colourful reed meadows and the countless
ditches of the 1,812-hectare nature reserve
provide a perfect habitat for some 800 varieties
of plants and around 1,500 species of animals.
In the nearby health resort of Bad Wurzach,
the Vitalium thermal spa 5 offers relaxation.
An important feature of the Upper Swabian
Baroque Route is the three-winged castle with
its opulently decorated staircase. In the town
centre of Leutkirch, today’s destination, one
also automatically becomes a time traveller in
its cobbled alleyways bordered by handsome
timbered buildings and patrician houses, of
which the Gothic House, completed in 1379, is
among the oldest in the region.
Häusern
Edenbachen
Reichenbach
Reute
Bechtenrot
B312
Ochsenhausen
Rot
Biberach
a.d. Riß
L283
Ellmeney
17
Ro ut e
U p p er Sw ab ia -A llg äu
Picture-book tour
through the foothills of the Alps
3rd LEG
Today a sedate ride through undulating
woodlands and meadows awaits us. The historical framework is provided by the towns
of Leutkirch, Isny and Wangen.
Info
Distance
m
47,9 km
451
Duration
3:22 h
18
Isny i. A.
Wangen i. A.
Argenbühl
750
Elevation
in metres
Fitness
Leutkirch
900
600
450
300
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
South of Leutkirch we pedal appreciatively
through the idyllic Allgäu region, just as it
appears in many photos: crystal-clear streams
burble through bright green meadows, which
here and there make room for a village or a
peaceful township. Isny nestles close to the
northernmost spurs of the Allgäu Alps and is
the first highlight of the day. Today’s climatic health resort looks back on almost one
thousand years of history, reflected in the old
townscape with its high walls, towers and
gateways. As we approach it, we immediately
notice St. Nikolai’s Church, which presents a
harmonious entity with the adjacent Church
of Sts. George and James and the buildings
of the former Benedictine monastery. The
following 25-kilometre stretch to Wangen is a
Eintürnenberg
tour details
Haid
Reichenhofen
Unterer
Wald
Willerazhofen
Leutkirch im Allgäu
Start
Train Station Leutkirch
Destination
Train Station Wangen
Diepoldshofen
Übendorf
Immenried
Linderholz
B465
A96
Rötenbach
Public transport
Train Stations: Leutkirch, Wangen
St Anna
Wielazhofen Hofs
Adrazhofen
Raggener
Holz
Oberer
Wald
Tautenhofen
Rempertshofen
Ach
Arnach
Reisiswald
Herlazhofen
Emmelhofen
Gebrazhofen
Kißlegg
Toberazhofen
Urlau
Engerazhofen
Wolferazhofen
Zaisenhofen
Urlauer
Ta nn
Hinznang
Friesenhofen
Waltershofer Wald
cyclist’s delight: the jagged Alpine peaks draw
nearer and seem almost close enough to touch.
A winding little road leads into Eglofs. The
harmonious village square is framed by stately
inns, the lovingly restored town hall and the
Baroque St. Martin’s Church. The Neo-Gothic
fountain is an eye-catcher. Wangen is the
heartbeat of the Württemberg Allgäu region.
Stone witnesses from more than five centuries are to be found all over the historic town,
which is watched over by the painted towers
that are typical of the region. In Wangen’s
heritage-protected town centre there’s a
famous weekly market, first documented in the
year 1286.
Beuren
Leupolz
A96
Unteren
Arge
Göttlishofen
Ratzenried
B32
Elitz
Christazhofen
Rohrdorf
Sommersbach
Unte
re
Arge
n
Siggen
Oflings
Waldberg
Beutelsau
Sattel
M ü h l e t a l
Waltershofen Merazhofen
Karsee
Neutrauchburg
Deuchelried
Wangen im Allgäu
Gie
ßb
Kleinhaslach
h
ac Eisenharz
Argenbühl
Sigmanns
Wanne
B12
Isny
im Allgäu
Bolsternang
Schwarzenberg
0
5 km
Hergatz
B12
Ob
ere
A rg e n
Eglofs
Tal
Osterwald
Brugg
B12
Maierhöfen
Ringenberg
19
Heimenkirch
E i s t o b e l
Ro ut e
U p p er Sw ab ia -A llg äu
Through pleasant
orchards and hop
gardens
4th LEG
With views of glittering Lake Constance
backed by the mighty Alpine chain, we pass
through towns which have evolved over the
centuries and boast all kinds of interesting
features.
Info
m
Distance
47,3 km
Elevation
in metres
600
Duration
3:30 h
Fitness
20
Wangen i.A.
Tettnang
Markdorf
750
Meckenbeuren
600
450
300
150
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Following the course of the Obere Argen River
we cycle out again into hilly farmland. Beyond
Oberrussenried the scenery changes. The dark
strips of forest become punctuated with fruit
plantations. Between the charming villages it’s
mainly apples that are harvested here, which
thrive in the mild, lakeside climate on the sunkissed, south-facing slopes. Alongside, there
are pears, plums and sweet cherries as well as
hops, which in this region are cultivated on an
area of some 1,200 hectares. In this romantic
spot we find the town of Tettnang, from where
we get a glimpse of the dark blue, shimmering
surface of Lake Constance. The silhouette of
the New Palace 6, built between 1712 and
1720, is an imposing sight. Behind its old walls,
L316
L291
Staig
Illmensee
L314
L288
B30
tour details
A l t d o r f e r Wolfegg
Wald
L324
Baienfurt
Start
Train Station Wangen
L317
L315
Weingarten
L290
Destination
Train Station Markdorf
Bergatreute
Baindt
L330
Ravensburg
Linzgau
Public transport
Train Stations: Wangen, Meckenbeuren, Markdorf
L325
Bavendorf
Sch
L204
Oberteuringen
B33
Oberzell
Südbah
Markdorf
L329
sen
us
B32
Torkenweiler
Vogt
Schlier
Waldburg
L335
Grünkraut
B467
Obereschach
n
the magnificent Bacchus Hall, the impressive
staircase and the palace chapel bear witness to
the splendour of court life in the days of the
Counts of Montfort-Tettnang. The ”hop town“
greets its guests with wonderful town houses
from the 17th and 18th centuries clustered
round the Torschloss gatehouse tower. The
region’s commitment to the cultivation of the
plant that’s so indispensable to beer brewers
can be seen at Tettnang’s Hop Museum 7,
located in nearby Siggenweiler. The scenic tour
continues through Meckenbeuren with its Bike
Tower to Markdorf, which sprawls at the foot
of the wooded, 754-meter-high Gehrenberg.
The ”Pearl of Linzgau“ is best explored on foot.
The main attractions are St. Nikolaus’ Church,
the Bishop’s Palace and the historical wall
towers.
Meckenbeuren
Kreuzäcker Efrizweiler
Berg
L328a
Reute
L207
B30
Immenstaad
am Bodensee
L326
96
Primisweiler
Neukirch
L320
Windhag
B12
Schwarzenbach
L333
L331
Friedrichshafen
Wangen
im Allgäu
6
Tettnang
Manzell
B32
Amtzell
7
Oberailingen
L328b
Bodnegg
Liebenau
Argen
L2374
L334
Niederstaufen
Langenargen
Obersee
Romanshorn
0
ST320
Oberreitnau
Kressbronn
am Bodensee
B308
Weißensberg
B31
Nonnenhorn
Wasserburg Bodolz
(Bodensee)
Scheidegg
B12
Bregenzer
Wald
E43
5 km
Lindau
(Bodensee)
21
Ro ut e
U p p er Sw ab ia -A llg äu
Challenging
switchback route
through unspoilt
countryside
5th LEG
Today the cycle route winds over hill
summits with lovely views, then dips into
remote forest valleys, with stops in peaceful
villages.
Info
m
Altshausen
Distance
52,4 km
750
Elevation
in metres
881
Duration
4:05 h
Fitness
22
900
Aulendorf
Markdorf
600
450
300
km
10
20
30
40
50
This lap begins with a climb that winds up
through a residential area. On a plateau
covered in cornfields, the quiet side road tips
and the bikes whiz downwards into the Rotach
Valley. We follow the elegant loops of the river
along a broad forest trail and regain altitude,
metre by metre. Here again, Upper Swabia
shows its gentler aspect, with little lakes, sparse
woodlands and villages. Wilhelmsdorf is idyllically located on the fringe of the PfrungerBurgweiler Ried 8, the second-largest
moorland area in Southwest Germany, with
countless rare species of flora and fauna. In addition to its impressive castle, the community
of Altshausen boasts another outstanding fea-
Ostrach
Oberwaldhausen
Illmensee
Horgenzell
Limpach
L204
Urnau
Mimmenhausen
Krummbach
Weingarten
Unterankenreute
Güllenbach
B30
Bavendorf
Alberskirch
B33
Hefigkofen Taldorf
Bitzenhofen
Oberteuringen
Rammetshofen
Bergheim
Raderach
L328b
Köpfingen
Ravensburg
Schussen
Markdorf
n
Schmalegg
er Ach
Wolfegg
L314
L317
Winterbach
tach
Ro
L205
B30
Baindt
Schachen
Baienfurt
Ettishofen
Bru
nnis Neuhaus
aac
L329
h
Bermatingen
5 km
Ettishofer Ach
Sattelbach
Wolketsweiler
Kappel
Wittenhofen
h
L290
Fiselbac
h
Deggenhausen
Wald
se
Weiler
Ringgenweiler
L201
Ried
gra
ben
L291
Hasenweiler Zogenweiler
Heiligenberg
Untersiggingen
Sc
Staig
Danketsweiler
lbach
üh
Wintersulgen
Altenbeuren
Blitzenreute
L288
Zußdorf
M
Beuren
Mochenwangen A l t d o r f e r
us
Esenhausen
Illmensee
Schreckensee
Fronreute
Fronhofen
8
Ruschweiler
See
L207
0
Hüh
ler
A
Wilhelmsdorf
Pfrungen
Ruschweiler
Wolpertswende
B32
Schreckensee Vorsee
L289
L201b
Zollenreute
L284 Tannweiler
Münchenreute
Stuben
Ebenweiler
L275
L285
Kreenried
Unterwaldhausen
Guggenhausen
Langgassen
ture in the form of a Baroque ”Holy Sepulchre“.
The precious masterpiece, created in the year
1773 from two large, painted canvases, several
picture panels and seven arches, is one of the
last surviving Holy Sepulchres in South Germany. Ten kilometres further on, with no steep
gradients, we wheel into the Kneipp resort of
Aulendorf. The settlement sprang up around
Aulendorf Castle 9. Since the first mention
of the castle complex around the beginning of
the 13th century, the building has evolved into
a splendid residential palace. Today it is home
to a toy collection and an exhibition of art
from the Classicism period. After this eventful
stage of our journey, the warm thermal water
of the Schwaben-Therme : at a temperature
of 34°C is guaranteed to restore strength and
energy to body and soul.
Riedhausen
L286
Tannhausen
Südbahn
Destination
Train Station Aulendorf
Litzelbach
Zollern-Alb-Bahn
tra
Os
L280
Burgweiler
Waldbeuren
L286
Königseggwald
ch
Start
Train Station Markdorf
Public transport
Train Stations: Markdorf, Althausen, Aulendorf
Seebach
Spöck
:
9
h
r Ac
tour details
Hoßkirch
Altshausen
ose
Bo
L288
Ebersbach
ch
L194
Aulendorf
Heratskirch
Wagenhart
Magenbuch
Ettenkirch
Oberzell
Furtbach
L325
Schlier
B32
Torkenweiler Knollengraben
Grünkraut
L335
Oberhofen
Untereschbach
Obereschach
Liebenau
B467
Meckenbeuren
Oberailingen
L328a
L326
B30
Tettnang
L326
23Schwarzach
Ro ut e
U p p er Sw ab ia -A llg äu
Picturesque ride
through undulating fields to the
Federsee
6th LEG
Along with the Federsee lake and Federsee Museum, the main attractions of this
lap are Schussenried Monastery and Bad
Saulgau’s historic town centre. Blissfully
warm water is to be found at the thermal
spas in Bad Saulgau and Bad Buchau.
Info
Distance
m
38,0 km
352
Duration
2:37 h
24
Bad Buchau
Bad Schussenried
Bad Saulgau
750
Elevation
in metres
Fitness
Aulendorf
900
600
450
300
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
The signposts of the Upper Swabia-Allgäu
Route guide us reliably through the Schussen
Valley, which is rimmed by green, wooded hills.
Our first stop is the former Premonstratensian
monastery in Bad Schussenried ;. Founded
in 1183, the monastery was for centuries the
spiritual hub of the region and renowned far
and wide as a centre of learning. The magnificent church interior, and in particular
the splendid library, reflect the spirit of the
Baroque era. Those interested in the lifestyle
and working conditions of past generations
shouldn’t miss the Upper Swabian Museum
t
tour details
er
Ba
ch
Moosburg
Dürmentinger
Kanzach
Wald
Start
Train Station Aulendorf
Tiefenbach
Federsee
Oggelshausen
Eichen
=
600
b
au
Kappeler
Wald
Kleintissen
Fed
e
Kru
Moosheim
ch
rba
Public transport
Train Stations: Aulendorf, Bad Schussenried,
Bad Saulgau
Bad Buchau
Kappel
Dürnau
ab
Marbach
R
Destination
Federsee nature reserve Bad Buchau
ach
mb
Sc
a rz
hw
Braunenweiler
Sattenbeuren
ach
Eiselehof
Allmannsweiler
B32
Bad
Saulgau
Sießen
Roppertsweiler
Reichenbach
Bondorf
Steinbronnen
Lampertsweiler
Bogenweiler
Hochberg
Bolstern
Boos
Wilfertsweiler
700
700
Kleinwinnaden
600
Bad
Schussenried
<
Kürnbach
Lufthütte
Musbach Menzenweiler
Schwarzenbach
Boms
0
;
Renhardsweiler
Haid
B32
Bierstetten
0
70
Village < in neighbouring Kürnbach. From
here we climb two hills and coast down to Bad
Saulgau. Here, in the heart of Upper Swabia, it’s
worth taking a walk through the town, with its
lovingly tended timbered buildings and several
churches. The route continues in a zigzag line
past fields and clumps of trees, where we enjoy
the heavenly tranquillity and the far-reaching
views over the undulating countryside.
Shortly before Bad Buchau, a plank path
leads into the Federsee nature reserve =,
accessible to visitors via nature adventure
trails, boardwalks and observation platforms.
The 2,350-hectare protected conservation area,
with its dense reed beds and litter meadows
enclosed by the lake, are ideal breeding and
resting grounds for 265 bird species, as well
as a favourable habitat for 70 varieties of
butterfly.
Seelenwald
ben
t gr a
Er
ing
Alleshausen
t
Schü
Ertingen
Otterswang
Luditsweiler
Häuser
Wald
Ac
h
Ebersbach
5 km
Ebersbach-Musbach
Tannhausen
Aulendorf
Rugetsweiler
Schwendewald
B32
Schu
sse
n
25
Ro ut e
U p p er Sw ab ia -A llg äu
In the footsteps
of Stone Age
hunter-gatherers
7th LEG
Today we’ll explore the villages of Northern
Upper Swabia and be captivated by the
apparently endless vistas. Our special tip
for today is the Nativity Crib Museum in
Oberstadion.
Info
Distance
m
48,1 km
358
Duration
3:18 h
26
Bussen
Ehingen
Oberstadion
750
Elevation
in metres
Fitness
Bad Buchau
900
600
450
300
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
As the Ice Age Alpine glaciers gradually began
to retreat, Late Ice Age reindeer hunters advanced into the region around the Federsee lake.
In the peaty soil the well-preserved traces of
their ancient hunting camps, several moorland
settlements and pile dwellings have survived.
These priceless archeological finds form the
basis of the exhibition at the Federsee Museum.
A vivid impression of what life in those times
must have been like can be gained in the openair section of the museum, where a dozen
houses and huts are on display. On 27th June
2011 the UNESCO declared the pile dwellings
at the Federsee and other European findspots
a cross-border cultural heritage site. Following
this excursion into the past, we continue along
Ehingen
(Donau)
Erbstetten
Hayingen
Feriendorf
tour details
Große Lauter
Sonderbuch Oberwilzingen
Start
Federsee nature reserve Bad Buchau
Talheim
au
nse
r
Destination
Train Station Ehingen
Dietelhofen
Möhringen
Riedlingen
Unlingen
Göffingen
Dürmentingen
Betzenweiler
Alleshausen
Seelenwald
0
Kanzach
Dürnau
5 km
Schemmerberg
Uttenweiler
Rupertshofen
Kappel
rc
Röhrwangen
Attenweiler
Warthausen
Schammach
Brasenberg
Minderreuti
Birkenhard
Stafflangen
Tiefenbach
Oberhöfen
Mittelbiberach
Halde
Reute Ummendorf
Rindenmoos
Forst
Grodt
B30
27
Allmannsweiler
B32
Bad Saulgau
B30
Biberach
a.d. Riß
Oggelshausen
Bad Buchau
B465
Birkendorf
B312
Seekirch
Moosburg
h
Aßmannshardt
Riß
Burgau
Dürmentinger
Wald
Marbach
Ki
Ahlen
Ertingen
B465
? Oberstadion
B312
B311
Sontheim
Weisel
Schemmerhofen
Dieterskirch
Mühlhausen
Dietershausen Sauggart
Grafenwald
Aderzhofen
Grundsheim
Alberweiler
Oggelsbeuren
lz
Offingen
ho
Hailtingen
Erisdorf
Taxi s s ch e r
Altbierlingen W a l d
Schaiblishausen
Hundersingen
Heudorf
Neufra
Unter-Griesingen
Unterstadion
Unterwachingen
>
Dentingen
Eichenau
Berg
Volkersheim
Bettighofen
Oberwachingen
B311
Nasgenstadt
Griesingen
Kirchbierlingen Bockighofen
Hausen am Bussen
Emerkingen
Reutlingendorf
Daugendorf
Untermarchtal
Rottenacker
Obermarchtal
Datthausen
Zwiefaltendorf
Zell
Bechingen
B311
Munderkingen
B
Zwiefalten
Emeringen
B312
Public transport
Train Station Ehingen
the level cycle track around the conservation area, letting our eyes rove over the open
litter meadows. From Dentingen onwards the
terrain becomes a lot steeper as we head in the
direction of the 767-metre-high peak of the
Bussen >. Shortly before we reach the summit
of Upper Swabia’s ”sacred mountain“ the route
turns eastwards. The road bends, the panorama widens and the wheels begin to turn of
their own accord. After several idyllic downhill
kilometres we reach Oberstadion, where the
Nativity Crib Museum ? is well worth a visit.
Visitors embark on a journey through time,
tracing the life of Jesus as it is represented here
in the filigree figures, buildings and impressive
scenery, all produced with loving attention to
detail. On the final kilometres of today’s lap we
join the crowd of cyclists on the Danube trail
and coast down into Ehingen.
Lauterach
Rechtenstein
l
Schlechtenfeld
Dettingen
Stetten
Deppenhausen
Dintenhofen
Basamshart
Öpfingen
B311
Ingoldingen
Ro ut e
U p p er Sw ab ia -A llg äu
Pleasant prospects along the
Swabian Alb
8th LEG
Shortly before our tour reaches full circle
in Ulm, we have some final hills to crest
which guarantee far-reaching views over the
Danube Valley.
Info
m
Distance
30,7 km
Elevation
in metres
452
Duration
2:18 h
Fitness
28
Ehingen
Oberdischingen
Erbach
Ulm
750
600
450
300
150
km
5
10
15
20
25
30
Ehingen’s history goes back to the year 961,
making it a worthy starting-point for the final
stage of our journey. In the centre of town
the present district courthouse dominates the
marketplace, which is also the site of the town
hall, built in 1713. Riding through the Untere
Stadt (Lower Town), one notices the towering
Hospital of the Holy Spirit. The striking timbered building is now home to the collections of
the municipal museum. Leaving this town of
beer brewers with its five traditional breweries,
we ascend the first of the hill ridges. Quiet,
gravel lanes take us to Oberdischingen, where
we enter Herrengasse. The road is lined on both
sides by unbroken rows of long buildings in
French Baroque Mansard style. Five kilometres
eastwards we come to Erbach. Even before we
700
Wippingen
Herrlingen
Steigziegelhütte
600
Destination
Central Station Ulm
ta
Blaubeuren
Weiler
l
Weilerhalde
Gerhausen
0
50
700
60
0
600
ss
Donaurieder
Bac
h
Donaurieden
600
D is c h i n g e r B a ch
Niederhofen
Heufelden
Mühlbach
B311
t
B30
Dellmensingen
Öpfingen
Gamerschwang
Stetten
Rißtissen
Griesingen
5 km
Achstetten
Hüttisheim
Bihlafingen
Oberholzheim
Riß
Bronnen
B30
Staig
Schnürpflingen
n
grabe
au
Unter-Griesingen J
Altheim
Humlangen
500
0
Berg
Dettingen
Unterweiler
Donaustetten
Erbach
Oberdischingen
B311
B465
Wiblingen
Bach
Pfraunstetten
Blienshofen
Nasgenstadt
B30
Gögglingen
Altheim
Ehingen (Donau)
Donautal
Einsingen
Erlbach
Schwörzkirch
Iller
Ringingen
600
B492
Eggingen
Do
0
60
s
Ludwigsau
B311
Grimmelfingen
Ro
o
ch
ä
tr
Ulm
Lindenhöhe
600
Rauglen
600
0
60
H
600
600
B492
Allmendingen
Ermingen
Allewind
Pappelau
Egelsberg
685
Söflingen
0
60
Erstetten
Schelklingen
B19
B28
600
h
Eselsberg
Dietingen
Beiningen
B492
BlauEhrenstein
Klingenstein
Markbronn
600
60
0
60
0
Ac
B10
600
B28
600
Public transport:
Train Stations: Ehingen, Erbach, Ulm
reach the town, Erbach Castle, built in various
construction periods, catches our eye. Up and
down its many flights of stairs, visitors will
discover numerous salons, a restaurant and,
in the cellar, a theatre. Also worth a visit is the
adjacent St. Martin’s Parish Church from the
year 1767, its interior decorated with beautiful
frescos by the Swabian artist Franz Martin
Kuen. The terrain climbs several times during
the final stretch, giving us fine views from high
over the bends of the Danube. Before us there
appears the mighty bulk of Ulm Minster, now
only a few minutes’ pedalling away. After more
than 360 eventful kilometres, our cycle tour
along the Upper Swabia-Allgäu Route comes to
an end here in Ulm. It couldn’t have been more
varied.
Sonderbuch
0
60
en
Blau
ef
Arnegg
u
Ti
Start
Train Station Ehingen
Blaustein
600
B28
na
Seißen
0
60
700
700
tour details
Lehr
600
Wennenden
Burgrieden
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