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Eschel Lake – Eschelhof Hiking Lodge loop from Backnang

Eschel Lake – Eschelhof Hiking Lodge loop from Backnang

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Eschel Lake – Eschelhof Hiking Lodge loop from Backnang

02:03

33.9km

440m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16 m for 56 m

After 33.9 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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977 m

Waterfall on the Murr in Backnang

Highlight • Waterfall

Backnang, the "Gateway to the Swabian Forest," offers a charming blend of historic half-timbered architecture, cultural attractions, and nature experiences in the immediate vicinity.

Historical Highlights in the Old Town

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2.78 km

Waldheim Backnang Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

Nice location. Beer garden under shady trees.

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6.70 km

View of Reichenberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

The view of the castle is good. The environment, i.e. the industrial park at this point, rather not :-(

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7.21 km

View of Reichenberg Castle

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Reichenberg Castle is the best preserved Romanesque castle in the Rems-Murr district.

The history of the castle is multifaceted: built as an Amtmannenburg, it passed into Württemberg hands around 1300. …

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19.0 km

Eschel Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake in a quiet location with restaurants

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19.4 km

Eschelhof Hiking Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hiking home is open on weekends and on public holidays, there is also a barefoot path, a table tennis table and a great playground!

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22.4 km

Eschelbach Biotope

Highlight • Natural

This small but beautifully situated biotope was redesigned in 2017. If you are lucky you will see dragonflies, fire salamanders and other amphibians.

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27.2 km

View of Oberbrüden

Highlight • Viewpoint

33.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

6.63 km

6.45 km

5.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

8.39 km

3.72 km

1.10 km

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

26°C

20°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Eschel Lake – Eschelhof Hiking Lodge loop from Backnang

Waterfall on the Murr in Backnang

Waldheim Backnang Beer Garden

View of Reichenberg Castle

View of Reichenberg Castle

Eschel Lake

Eschelhof Hiking Lodge

Eschelbach Biotope

View of Oberbrüden

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