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Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall
Sulzbach-Laufen

Rötenbach Valley – Lake Hammerschmiede loop from Schlucht des Großen Wimbachs

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall
Sulzbach-Laufen

Rötenbach Valley – Lake Hammerschmiede loop from Schlucht des Großen Wimbachs

Hard

5.0

(3)

12

riders

Rötenbach Valley – Lake Hammerschmiede loop from Schlucht des Großen Wimbachs

02:48

42.7km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

495 m

Historic draisine on the Kocherbahn railway

Highlight • Monument

Here you can marvel at an old trolley or even switch to a bicycle trolley and explore the Kocher Valley on rails.

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2

3.05 km

There are always such bridges along the Kocher. Some of these footbridges are over 100 years old and of historical importance!

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3

5.80 km

Untergröningen Castle

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Right on the way ... a good opportunity to rest with delicious food and your own beer.

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4

6.31 km

Very nice sight from the bike path, how the castle is enthroned on the hill.

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5

6.39 km

Holzmichel Meeting Point

Highlight • Rest Area

Always worth a visit. Good food, cake, and cold drinks. You'll also get expert advice on all things cycling.

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6

11.9 km

Rötenbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

In this area the valley is very navigable. One comes here to the Altenberg tower.

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20.3 km

Lake Hammerschmiede

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Very great campsite with a nice kiosk

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31.0 km

Hofsee

Lake

9

35.1 km

Erlensee

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a nice little lake on the way to the Altenberg tower

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42.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

6.94 km

3.31 km

1.06 km

841 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

12.0 km

3.56 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

28°C

16°C

63 %

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