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.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful bike rides in Heidenheim
Bike Riding
· Bayerisch-Schwaben
Geopark Ries: cycle path "From Crater to Crater"
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
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.
Bike Riding
· Swabian Alb
Stone Age explorer bike route on the Swabian Alb
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Difficulty
easy
60.6 km
4:30 h
483 m
410 m
Pleasant bike route to Stone Age caves
Bike Riding
· Swabian Alb
Brenz and Danube-Härtsfeld Cycle Route
recommended 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.
Bike Riding
· Swabian Alb
HöhlenTour
recommended 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.
Bike Riding
· Swabian Alb
Crater to Crater Cycle Path - from Steinheim Basin to Nördlinger Ries
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
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.
Bike Riding
· Swabian Alb
Lokalbahn cycle path
recommended 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.
Bike Riding
· Swabian Alb
Brenz cycle path - From the source to the Danube
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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.
Bike Riding
· Swabian Alb
KliffTour - from the Brenz valley onto the Gerstetten Alb
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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.
Bike Riding
· Swabian Alb
Water&Stone route - across the Härtsfeld
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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.
Bike Riding
· Swabian Alb
Lonetal bike route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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".
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!
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
Photo: C B, Community
Photo: C B, Community
Photo: C B, Community
March 09, 2025
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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
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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
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Community
schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour durch Wald, Felder und Wiesen mit schönen Ausblicken
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