When we climb

At first, you are accompanied by the gently flowing Wörnitz in its bed. The valley meadows are hunting grounds for grey herons and the storks of Dinkelsbühl. The river provided the energy for the powder mill, where black powder was produced far outside the narrow built-up areas of the towns.

North of Larrieden, the route leaves the river valley. At the junction towards Kühnhardt, an ancient signpost catches the eye. Kühnhardt owes its nickname to the Schlegel, which hangs visibly on a tree. The background is explained on a nearby panel. From here, the route turns south again and climbs steeply to the Hohenkreßberg castle ruins and the small pilgrimage church. Today, the Dinkelsbühl radio beacon not only provides cyclists with a wide-ranging orientation but also guides international air traffic.

It goes downhill to Marktlustenau. Shortly before passing under the A7 motorway, you enter Bavarian territory again. Like the watermill at the entrance to the village, numerous other buildings in Weidelbach testify to the rule of the Teutonic Order. This can be recognized by the black and white crosses of the Order on the facades. Passing the Steineweiler pond, you reach the Reichertsmühle along the Krebsgraben and finally return to the starting point.