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Altbach

Welcome to charming Altbach, an idyllic destination in the district of Esslingen. This small community lies at the foot of the Swabian Alb and offers a unique blend of nature, culture and culinary diversity.

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Mountain Bike · Swabian Alb
Sauhag route near Altbach
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 37.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 357 m
Descent 357 m

This small, cozy route runs along narrow paths through the Sauhag.

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Long Distance Cycling · Swabian Alb
Esslingen - Tübingen Schleifenroute stage 31 R
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 54 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 119 m
Descent 36 m

This stage takes us from Esslingen to Tübingen. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting points of interest for the stage - ...

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Long Distance Cycling · Swabian Alb
Tübingen - Esslingen Schleifenroute Stage 31 H
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 55.5 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 24 m
Descent 108 m

This stage takes us from Tübingen to Esslingen. It is one of over 330 interconnected stages. We have included exciting POIs for the stage - have ...

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Long Distance Cycling · The Black Forest
On the Neckar Valley bike path
Premium content Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 369.3 km
Duration 26:25 h
Ascent 591 m
Descent 1,170 m

Almost flat route from the source of the Neckar at Villingen-Schwenningen to its mouth at the Rhine in Mannheim

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Long Distance Cycling
Neckar Valley Bike Route
recommended route Difficulty easy Multi-day route closed
Distance 364.8 km
Duration 25:28 h
Ascent 208 m
Descent 818 m

Germany's Most Contrasting River Bike Route discover. experience. enjoy. The Neckar Valley Route follows an almost flat route over 375 km from ...

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Bicycle Rides · Stuttgart and surroundings
German Half-Timbered House Route: Schorndorf – Kirchheim unter Teck
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 81.9 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 338 m
Descent 302 m

Wine, automobile and orchards

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Bicycle Rides · Stuttgart and surroundings
German Half-Timbered Road: Schorndorf – Kirchheim unter Teck
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 2 closed
Distance 82.3 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 329 m
Descent 260 m

Wine, automobile and orchards

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Bicycle Rides · Stuttgart and surroundings
German Half-Timbered Road: Schorndorf – Kirchheim unter Teck
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 82.3 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 329 m
Descent 260 m

Wine, automobiles and meadow orchards

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Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
From Reutlingen via Nürtingen and Benningen to Heilbronn - Days 1 to 3 - Along the Neckar and Rhine from Reutlingen to the North Sea
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 128.9 km
Duration 9:23 h
Ascent 168 m
Descent 329 m

The start is at the Neckar near Reutlingen, which is not yet navigable by ship, heading north. Through the green floodplains of the Neckar, the ...

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Long Distance Cycling · The Black Forest
Neckar valley - bike path from VS to kilometer zero in Mannheim 11.8.2023 - 20.8.2023
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 432.1 km
Duration 33:38 h
Ascent 1,094 m
Descent 1,695 m

Great route, running lengthwise through almost all of Baden-Württemberg. Almost always directly along the Neckar and almost always paved.

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from Hans Flogaus,   Community
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Altbach is a charming town on the Neckar, ideal for anyone looking for peace and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The historic heart of the village beats around the Ulrichskirche, a late Gothic gem dating back to 1514, whose striking tower from 1736 dominates the townscape. Nearby, the Old Town Hall, a former hunting lodge of the Württemberg dukes, is a real eye-catcher.

Active vacationers and nature lovers will also get their money's worth in Altbach. The paths along the Neckar and the trails in the nearby Schurwald forest offer great opportunities for hiking and cycling. The flat Neckar Valley cycle path in particular, which runs directly through the area, is ideal for long tours.

If the weather doesn't play ball, a trip to the picturesque old town of nearby Esslingen or a relaxing day at the Panorama Therme Beuren are well worthwhile.

Altbach is worth a visit at any time of year, be it for walks in spring and fall or a quiet break in winter. Here you will find a friendly place that impresses with its honest nature and direct connection to nature and culture.

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  • April 24, 2019
    Dirk Schöneweiß 
    Community
    April 21, 2019
    Ich bin den Teilabschnitt von Ludwigsburg nach Heilbronn gefahren. Es ist eine schöne Strecke. Hat Spaß gemacht. Als Anmerkung: von Lauffen nach Heilbronn gibt es mittlerweile eine gut ausgebaute Fahrradstrecke rechts am Neckar entlang. Die bin ich anstatt der hier angezeigten Strecke gefahren. Spart eventuell einiges an Metern. Einfach den Schlenker über die Brücke in Lauffen nicht wieder zurückfahren sondern dann links runter.
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    Written April 24, 2019
    Bicycle Rides
    From Reutlingen via Nürtingen and Benningen to Heilbronn - Days 1 to 3 - Along the Neckar and Rhine from Reutlingen to the North Sea
  • May 29, 2013
    Konstantin von Rosen
    Community
    May 29, 2013
    Sehr abwechslungsreich. Wie aber schon gesagt muss man sich zum Teil durchs Dickicht kämpfen zurück zu einem Weg. Und Teils sehr schlammig (hat aber auch die letzten Tage geregnet).
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    Written May 29, 2013
    Mountain Bike
    Sauhag route near Altbach
  • September 25, 2011
    Nicolas Schmetz
    Community
    September 25, 2011
    Die angenehm wechselhafte Tour, die zwischen Wald und Feld wechselt und immer wieder schöne Ausblicke auf die Alb gewährt. Einige Trails waren scheinbar schon zugewachsen. Wir mussten ab und zu querfeldein durch den Wald, um zurück auf den Weg zu kommen. Andere Abschnitte sind sehr matschig. Insgesamt aber gut zu bewältigen. GPS ist auf der Tour äußerst hilfreich.
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    Written September 25, 2011
    Mountain Bike
    Sauhag route near Altbach

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