Ötingen, a region in the Donau-Ries district of Bavaria, Germany, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its picturesque hills, extensive forests, and the meandering Wörnitz River. This geographical composition provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Ötingen provides a variety of outdoor activities and routes for exploration. The region features several routes across various sports, with more than 75,000 visitors…
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Average rating
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4.6
(66)
750
riders
61.4km
02:37
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(2)
37
riders
35.5km
01:40
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(6)
56
riders
40.8km
01:54
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

21
riders
38.8km
01:50
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(31)
125
riders
61.4km
03:45
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(10)
91
riders
40.2km
03:42
720m
720m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(17)
51
riders
31.5km
02:09
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(4)
37
riders
40.8km
03:22
530m
530m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(43)
234
riders
47.6km
03:03
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(14)
78
riders
34.1km
02:16
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(14)
73
riders
29.5km
02:04
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
38
riders
15.4km
01:00
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(1)
26
hikers
5.14km
01:24
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
18
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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10
hikers
4.45km
01:19
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(9)
10
hikers
8.03km
02:12
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(15)
76
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(15)
84
riders
63.6km
03:37
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
27.5km
02:11
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
7
riders
94.2km
06:09
1,210m
1,210m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
24
runners
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
(1)
14
runners
9.97km
01:08
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
5.03km
00:32
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
7.51km
00:48
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ötingen offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes with hills, forests, and the Wörnitz River.
Road cyclists can find routes along the Wörnitz River for flatter terrain, or more challenging options like the Hahnenkamm Pass through wooded areas. The region has well-developed roads with relatively low traffic. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Ötingen guide.
Yes, Ötingen's idyllic landscape includes numerous trails suitable for mountain biking. These routes often incorporate historical sights or lead through natural surroundings. Specific trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Ötingen guide.
Ötingen provides an idyllic landscape with numerous hiking trails, including nature paths and longer pilgrim walks. The Bavarian-Swabian Way of St. James, for example, branches off in Oettingen. Explore options in the Hiking around Ötingen guide.
Yes, the region's idyllic landscape and numerous cycling trails make Ötingen suitable for touring cycling. Tour suggestions often include historical sights around Oettingen or lead into the natural surroundings. The Cycling around Ötingen guide offers more details.
The 'From Crater to Crater' Geopark Ries cycle path is a notable route in the area, covering approximately 116 miles (187 km). It connects the eastern Swabian Alb with the Nördlinger Ries, offering a unique geological and scenic experience.
The Wörnitz River flows through Ötingen, offering opportunities for activities along its banks. The region is also characterized by picturesque hills and forests, and is part of the Donau-Ries district, known for the unique Geopark Ries crater.
Routes along the Wörnitz River are generally flatter and more suitable for families. The idyllic landscape with its numerous cycling trails offers various options for different skill levels. Specific family-friendly routes can be found within the cycling guides.
Ötingen is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 75,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Ötingen, including Road Cycling Routes around Ötingen, MTB Trails around Ötingen, Cycling around Ötingen, and Hiking around Ötingen.
The official website for the city of Oettingen is www.oettingen.de. This site provides further information about the region and its offerings.

