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On the Lech embankment – Rieder Gate, Donauwörth loop from Schloss Leitheim

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On the Lech embankment – Rieder Gate, Donauwörth loop from Schloss Leitheim

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On the Lech embankment – Rieder Gate, Donauwörth loop from Schloss Leitheim

03:43

59.7km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.0 km for 13 m

After 25.0 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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38 m

Leitheim Castle

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Leitheim Castle towers majestically above the north bank of the Danube. The castle is the former summer residence of the abbots of the Kaisheim monastery. Today it serves as an …

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5.95 km

Lech estuary on the Danube near Marxheim

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In the second picture you can see the Brückenwirt, an old traditional tavern with a guest room, and really tasty

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11.9 km

Rain am Lech City Park

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Really a nice facility and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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15.5 km

On the Lech embankment

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If you drive on the Lechdamm, there are always beautiful views of the river and nature.

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25.0 km

Lech Dam Ellgau

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From this weir you have a beautiful view up and down the Lech and it is most impressive when the locks are open and the water thunders into the depths.

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49.1 km

View of the Confluence of the Wörnitz and Danube in Donauwörth

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Finally on the Danube at the gates of Donauwörth.

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49.4 km

Donauwörth Old Town

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Beautifully situated on the banks of the Danube. And the ice cream parlors and cafés in the old town are fantastic.

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49.8 km

Rieder Gate, Donauwörth

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At the confluence of the Danube and Wörnitz lies the beautiful town of Donauwörth. A trip through the city is worth it just because of the many beautiful buildings, churches …

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59.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

18.6 km

8.65 km

6.76 km

513 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

11.1 km

5.14 km

1.81 km

542 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

26°C

9°C

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On the Lech embankment – Rieder Gate, Donauwörth loop from Schloss Leitheim

Leitheim Castle

Lech estuary on the Danube near Marxheim

Rain am Lech City Park

On the Lech embankment

Lech Dam Ellgau

View of the Confluence of the Wörnitz and Danube in Donauwörth

Donauwörth Old Town

Rieder Gate, Donauwörth

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