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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Lauchheim

View of Kapfenburg Castle – Ellwangen Castle loop from Lauchheim

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Lauchheim

View of Kapfenburg Castle – Ellwangen Castle loop from Lauchheim

Moderate

5.0

(6)

13

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View of Kapfenburg Castle – Ellwangen Castle loop from Lauchheim

02:19

39.7km

270m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.8 km for 188 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.29 km

View of Kapfenburg Castle

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Live events are always held at the Kapfenburg in summer; Johannes Oerding, Patrick Kelly, Status Quo or Jethro Tull have played here.

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2

12.4 km

Heid Chapel on Hungerberg

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Small chapel at the former training area and old sports field in Dalkingen.

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3

12.9 km

Positioned somewhat remote at the former military training area.
Nice for a mostly undisturbed little break. In summer in full sun during the day.

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19.9 km

Ellwangen Castle

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The castle above Ellwangen served from 1460 the princely provosts of the prince provost Ellwangen as a residential and royal seat and from 1802/1803 to 1842 as electoral or royal …

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29.1 km

Bucher Reservoir

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In summer, a wide range of leisure activities are possible: There is a pedal boat and rowing boat rental, berths for sailing boats, you can surf and sail, swim and …

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30.8 km

View of Bucher Reservoir

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Very well developed cycle paths around the Buch reservoir

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31.6 km

It is worthwhile at any time of the day or year.
It is best during the week otherwise the banks around the lake are unfortunately too overcrowded

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32.1 km

Bucher Stausee Forebay

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Basin of the Bucherstausee

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39.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

10.1 km

7.05 km

2.50 km

694 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

6.26 km

3.49 km

1.76 km

283 m

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Sunday 16 August

23°C

16°C

51 %

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