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Bike rides in Heidenheim

Baden-Wurttemberg,Germany

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In the district of Heidenheim, located in the beautiful state of Baden-Württemberg, there are numerous opportunities for cycling tours. The region is characterised by its varied landscape and thus offers ideal conditions for cyclists of all levels.
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The 10 most beautiful bike rides in Heidenheim

View over the Nördlinger Ries
Bike Riding · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Geopark Ries: cycle path "From Crater to Crater"
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
1
186.7 km
13:15 h
1,364 m
1,364 m
The Geopark Ries cycle path "From Crater to Crater" connects the nature of the eastern Swabian Alb with that of the Nördlinger Ries as well as the Steinheim Basin.
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The Lone near the Vogelherd Cave
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Stone Age explorer bike route on the Swabian Alb
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
60.6 km
4:30 h
483 m
410 m
Pleasant bike route to Stone Age caves
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Härtsfeldschättere
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Brenz and Danube-Härtsfeld Cycle Route
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
126.9 km
8:50 h
270 m
316 m
From the Brenztopf in Königsbronn, it goes down into the Danube valley and along the next tributary, the Egau, and an old railway track back onto the Härtsfeld and into the Brenz valley.
Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Charlottenhöhle
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
HöhlenTour
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
25.9 km
1:50 h
103 m
102 m
Die für Familien mit Kindern sehr spannende HöhlenTour führt als Rundweg durchs Brenztal ins Lonetal zu den faszinierenden Höhlen. Ganz nebenbei begegnet man so manch altem herrschaftlichen Sitz.
Heidenheimer Brenzregion
View into the DonauRies meteor crater
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Crater to Crater Cycle Path - from Steinheim Basin to Nördlinger Ries
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
1
130.2 km
6:00 h
1,232 m
1,210 m
Result of a disaster 14.5 million years ago: A meteorite impact created the well-known "Steinheim Basin", the best-preserved impact crater with a central hill worldwide. At the same time, the "Nördlinger Ries" was formed.
Heidenheimer Brenzregion
steam locomotive
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Lokalbahn cycle path
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
21.2 km
1:15 h
110 m
169 m
On the Lokalbahn cycle path from Gerstetten to Amstetten, we dive into the over 100-year railway history of the Alb.
Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Brenzursprung
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Brenz cycle path - From the source to the Danube
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
56 km
2:45 h
90 m
150 m
From the Brenztopf, one of the typical karst springs of the Swabian Alb, you cycle along the Brenz through a diverse landscape to the mouth of the Brenz into the Danube.
Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Heldenfinger Cliff
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
KliffTour - from the Brenz valley onto the Gerstetten Alb
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
36.7 km
3:30 h
287 m
287 m
The KliffTour leads through the Caribbean of prehistoric times. The forces of the primeval seas and other eras of Earth's history have left an incredibly exciting and varied landscape with valleys, hills, reefs, and cliff edges.
Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Katzenstein Castle
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Water&Stone route - across the Härtsfeld
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
4
44.4 km
5:00 h
324 m
330 m
The bike route leads in a loop from the Brenz over the Härtsfeld into the Egau valley and back again. Abbey, castle and palace accompany our way and testify to former lordly paths.
Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Vogelherd Cave
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Lonetal bike route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
41.4 km
2:55 h
6 m
131 m
From the source to the mouth, we discover on our bike route through the Lonetal a magnificent variety of nature, prehistoric caves, and the UNESCO World Heritage "Caves and Ice Age Art of the Swabian Jura".
Heidenheimer Brenzregion
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The district of Heidenheim is located in the east of Baden-Württemberg and borders on Bavaria. The area is characterised by rolling hills, wide fields, dense forests and picturesque river landscapes. This diversity is what makes cycling tours in this region so appealing.

One of the most popular routes is the "Brenz Cycle Path Tour". It leads along the river of the same name, the Brenz, and offers a wonderful way to enjoy nature. For the most part, the trail runs on well-maintained cycle paths and is therefore also suitable for families with children. On the way, you pass idyllic villages such as Nattheim or Königsbronn as well as historical sights such as Hellenstein Castle in Heidenheim.

Another highlight is the "Albuch Cycle Route", which leads through the Albuch region. Here you can experience an impressive scenery of wooded ridges, green valleys and small villages. Particularly worth seeing are the Neresheim Monastery with its baroque basilica and the Egerstauzenbach lookout point.

For mountain bike fans, the "Schertelshöhle Tour" is a good choice. This challenging route leads through the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park and offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Schertelshöhle, an impressive dripstone cave.

The best seasons for cycling tours in the district of Heidenheim are spring and summer, when temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature is in full bloom. In autumn you can also admire the colourful play of colours of the deciduous forest.

Overall, it can be said that there are numerous beautiful cycling tours in the district of Heidenheim that are interesting both scenically and culturally. Whether it's a leisurely family tour along the Brenz cycle path or challenging mountain bike routes through the Swabian-Franconian Forest - every cycling enthusiast will find their personal highlight here. So grab your bike and explore this beautiful region!
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Rundtour Bartholomä by C
March 09, 2025 · Community
Schöne, gut und flüssig zu fahrende Graveltour. Belag ca. 50/50 Asphalt/geschottert. Anfang März noch teilweise Eisflächen auf den Wegen. Da vorwiegend in Wald, wenig Panorama. Längere Abfahrten wechseln sich mit teils knackigen Anstiegen ab.
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Lonetal bike route by Nadine
July 13, 2024 · Community
Super Tour an einem bewölkten Tag.
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Route done on July 13, 2024
Lone Ursprung
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Viele Störche entlang der Strecke (Juli)
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Härtsfeldrunde am 04.07.2023 by Dirk
May 20, 2024 · Community
schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour durch Wald, Felder und Wiesen mit schönen Ausblicken
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