Alb-Donau-Kreis, a region in the eastern part of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. Characterized by the rolling hills and karst formations of the Swabian Jura and the scenic Danube River valley, the area provides varied terrain for exploration. This geography supports a wide range of outdoor activities, including several sports like hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, road cycling, and more. The natural features of Alb-Donau-Kreis create an engaging environment for active recreation.
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4.8
(1092)
3,765
hikers
10.8km
03:22
380m
380m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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964
hikers
6.63km
01:55
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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hikers
11.9km
03:09
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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771
hikers
13.8km
03:57
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
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1,374
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75.9km
04:30
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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646
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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595
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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898
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92.6km
05:53
240m
310m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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137
riders
60.5km
04:14
520m
520m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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57.2km
04:01
490m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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27
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41.7km
03:03
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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89.4km
07:10
850m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.6
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1,282
runners
6.78km
00:42
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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5.77km
00:36
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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411
runners
20.3km
02:07
50m
50m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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906
riders
38.4km
01:36
210m
210m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.9
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397
riders
85.5km
03:38
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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372
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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453
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59.3km
02:36
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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277
riders
68.3km
04:30
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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353
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39.6km
02:55
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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111
riders
30.8km
02:27
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.9
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209
riders
45.0km
03:03
380m
380m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4
hikers
14.7km
04:28
470m
470m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
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9.83km
02:45
200m
200m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.29km
02:11
190m
190m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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3
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6.32km
01:57
190m
190m
Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Alb-Donau-Kreis offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The region features over 15,000 routes across these sports. More than 1.1 million visitors have explored the area.
The Alb-Donau-Kreis offers an extensive network of hiking trails through the Swabian Jura and along the Danube Valley. Popular options include Ice Age Paths like the 'Alb-Donau-Kreis Ice Age path - Blaubeurer rocky path.' Further details are available in the Hiking around Alb-Donau-Kreis guide.
Yes, Alb-Donau-Kreis provides family-friendly hiking routes suitable for various ages and skill levels. These trails often feature gentle terrain and points of interest. A dedicated guide, Family-friendly hikes around Alb-Donau-Kreis, is available.
The region is well-suited for touring cycling, gravel biking, and road cycling. The Danube Cycle Path is a popular, mostly flat route following the Danube River. Other regional tours, such as the 'Alb-Donau-Kreis Radtour 8,' offer varied landscapes.
Alb-Donau-Kreis offers numerous easy hikes suitable for beginners and those seeking less strenuous routes. These trails often traverse gentle terrain and scenic areas. The Easy hikes around Alb-Donau-Kreis guide provides specific recommendations.
Key natural highlights include the Swabian Jura with its karst landscapes and caves, and the Danube River. The Blautopf, a deep blue karst spring, and fascinating caves like Schertelshöhle are also notable features.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for cycling in the region. These include Cycling around Alb-Donau-Kreis, Gravel biking around Alb-Donau-Kreis, and Road Cycling Routes around Alb-Donau-Kreis.
Many hiking trails in Alb-Donau-Kreis are accessible via public transport. Information on routes starting from bus stations is available. Consult the Hikes from bus stations around Alb-Donau-Kreis guide for specific options.
Routes in Alb-Donau-Kreis have received an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on over 210,000 individual ratings from users.
Alb-Donau-Kreis is suitable for touring cycling, gravel biking, and road cycling. The varied terrain, with a mix of paved and unpaved roads, forest paths, and country lanes, supports diverse cycling experiences.
The official tourism website for Alb-Donau-Kreis is tourismus.alb-donau-kreis.de. This site provides comprehensive information for visitors.

