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Elchingen

Welcome to charming Elchingen, a destination in the district of Neu-Ulm in Germany! This Travel Guide offers you valuable travel tips and information about the special features of this region.

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Attractions in Elchingen


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 364.8 km
Duration 26:00 h
Ascent 905 m
Descent 1,253 m

Danube bike route in 6 stages with information on accessibility and accommodation options for handbikers. The stages depended on the availability ...

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from Gerda Pamler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Franconian Wine Country
Main-Danube-Lake Constance Trail (HW4)
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 409 km
Duration 107:35 h
Ascent 4,428 m
Descent 4,410 m

The Main-Danube-Lake Constance Trail is the main hiking trail 4 of the Swabian Alb Association. It takes us from Würzburg on the Main River over ...

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from Patrick Küpper,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 4
Distance 66.2 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 112 m
Descent 146 m

The highlight of the route is Ulm with the Ulm Minster and the picturesque fishermen's quarter, which is reminiscent of Venice due to its canals ...

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from Gerda Pamler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Around Elchingen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 109 m
Descent 109 m

Donau-Alb-Tour around Elchingen (Landkreis Neu-Ulm Tour 7)

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from Beate Wieland,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.1 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 12 m
Descent 12 m

Circular hike at the confluence of the Leibi into the Danube. The short hike goes over gravel paths and narrow forest trails. Water is abundant ...

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from Helmut Stadler,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 69.3 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 368 m
Descent 368 m

Day route, which is flat for half the distance and has easy to moderate climbs.

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from Alb-Donau-Kreis Tourismus,   Alb-Donau-Kreis Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Swabian Alb
Ulm - Donauwörth on July 11, 2021
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 81.8 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 41 m
Descent 115 m

With some luck with the weather, I reached today's stage destination Donauwörth without getting wet. Luck - because it was pouring rain shortly ...

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from Eugen Frei,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 62 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 36 m
Descent 84 m

 The flood damage at Offingen has now been repaired. I last rode the route in August 2025. The condition of the paths is good. From Ulm to ...

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from Heiner Trudel,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Danube: From Ulm to Donauwörth
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 118.4 km
Duration 8:20 h
Ascent 238 m
Descent 289 m

Danube Cycle Path: Easy cycling route always along the Danube through Bavarian Swabia.

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from Martin Huber,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 88.6 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 60 m
Descent 200 m

From Ehingen, the route leads to the world-famous Blautopf and through the magnificent Blau Valley to Ulm. Through the floodplains of the Danube, ...

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from Wafer,   Community
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Geographical location and special features Elchingen lies on the edge of the Swabian Alb and is surrounded by a picturesque landscape. The town is known for its historic buildings, including the 17th-century Elchingen Monastery.

Touristically relevant sights. The Elchingen Monastery is one of the town's main attractions. It was built in 1724 and today houses a museum and a library with valuable books from the Middle Ages. Another highlight are the remains of the Roman fort on the Michelsberg.

Cultural Highlights and Events Elchingen regularly hosts cultural events such as concerts or theatre performances. In summer there are also open-air concerts to enjoy.

Culinary specialities. The regional cuisine in Elchingen is characterised by hearty dishes such as Maultaschen or Spätzle with lentil sauce. Beer lovers will also get their money's worth here - be sure to try the local beer!

Most important outdoor activities with the best seasons. Explore the surroundings of Elchingen on a hike along the Danube Cycle Path or take a trip to nearby Ulm-Ermingen Castle. In the warm summer months, a bike ride through the hilly landscape is also a good idea.

What to do in Elchingen when it rains? Even in bad weather, there is plenty to discover in Elchingen. Visit the monastery museum or take a detour to the nearby Ulm Museum to enjoy art and culture.

Where is it most beautiful in Elchingen? The view of the town from the Michelsberg is particularly idyllic. Here you can not only visit the remains of the Roman fort, but also enjoy the breathtaking view over the region.

Elchingen in the district of Neu-Ulm is definitely worth a visit - experience historic buildings, culinary delights and pure nature!

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Reviews

  • September 06, 2026
    Karl Rehme
    September 06, 2026
    Eine ganz tolle Tour, abwechslungsreich und gar nicht so schwer, gute Beschilderung! Die Alternative über den Panoramaweg ist empfehlenswert!
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    Written September 06, 2026
    Bicycle Rides
    Around Ulm
  • December 28, 2025
    Angelika
    Eine schöne Halbtagestour, insbesondere der Blick ins weite Land von der Kirche in Oberelchingen, auch ein Gang durch den Klostergarten lohnt sich.
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    Written December 28, 2025
    Bicycle Rides
    Around Ulm
  • January 06, 2023
    Claudia Rösch-Anhorn
    zauberhaft!!!
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    Written January 06, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Magic tour C&C
  • September 22, 2021
    Renate Mauser 🥾
    September 20, 2021
    Schöne Landschaft - Gut beschildert - Größtenteils auf asphaltierten Wegen - Leider streckenweise an viel befahrenen Straßen. Trotzdem eine sehr gelungene Tour.
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    Foal house
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    Historische "Wässre"
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    Salzbühl Cave
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    Lautern
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    Berblingerturm in Ulm
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    Written September 22, 2021
  • April 23, 2021
    Linda Janek
    April 23, 2021
    Eine sehr schöne und abwechslungsreiche Runde, für den Kinderwagen geeignet.
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    Written April 23, 2021
  • June 13, 2020
    Uli Walter
    Auch von Ulm aus gut zu fahren. Wunderschöne Runde.
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    Written June 13, 2020
  • July 31, 2019
    Detlev Zundel
    July 24, 2019
    Sehr schöne Tour für den sportiven Radfahrer. Die Streckenführung entdeckt so manchen Höhenmeter, den man eigentlich umgehen könnte und die Schleife bei Beimerstetten reizt zumindest zur Abkürzung, aber trotzdem lohnt es sich die Tour ganz zu fahren. Der kurze Abschnitt auf der B10 kann durch den östlichen Landwirtschaftsweg bequem und stressfrei umgangen werden.
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    Written July 31, 2019
  • June 09, 2017
    Thomas Kammerer
    June 08, 2017
    Ich bin gestern diese Tour zusammen mit der Frau mit dem E-Bike gefahren. Von den ca. 70km sind wir 60km "ohne Unterstützung" gefahren, geht problemlos, da es fast immer eben ist. Es war eine wunderschöne Tour, bin zwar mit dem Garmin Oregon und GPX Track gefahren, wird aber eigentlich nicht benötigt, wenn man immer dem blauen Schild 8 folgt.
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    Written June 09, 2017
  • April 14, 2017
    Anna Larikova
    Good trail! We've completed it with a 3-years old child and a stroller, in the end there is a playground.
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    Friday, April 14, 2017 17:24:28
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    Friday, April 14, 2017 17:24:52
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    Written April 14, 2017
    Hiking Trail
    Around Elchingen

Destinations in Elchingen


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