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Ellenberg

Welcome to Ellenberg, a picturesque destination in the Ostalbkreis district of Germany. This charming village is a hidden gem and definitely worth a visit.

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Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Route 14 To Romans and Alamanni
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 69 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 343 m
Descent 343 m

The route follows the traces of Romans and Alamanni on the Swabian Ostalb.

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from Johanna Hurler,   Tourismus Ostalb
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 53.1 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 299 m
Descent 299 m

The title of the route "Through Forest and Field to Lakes and Ponds" says it all about this much-praised circular route through the Ellwanger ...

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from Johanna Hurler,   Tourismus Ostalb
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 46.7 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 301 m
Descent 360 m

Stage 3 of the Ostalb Cycling Tour—from the idyllic town of Lauchheim to the historically impressive yet modern city of Ellwangen.

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from Eileen Heth,   Tourismus Ostalb
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 56.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 459 m
Descent 455 m

A cycling route with many forest and gravel paths – short sections run along mostly quiet country roads.

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from Renate Mauser 🥾,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 118 m
Descent 119 m

A round in the forest on forest and woodland paths as well as trails to highlights of Ellenberg and Wört.

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from Renate Mauser 🥾,   Community
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
27. Pfahlheim - Lake Circuit
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 111 m
Descent 114 m

A wonderful, varied hike - partly on high plateaus - partly in the forest - passing many lakes and ponds. There are swimming opportunities in summer.

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from Renate Mauser 🥾,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
LIMES cycling circular route Ellwangen
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 42.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 215 m
Descent 215 m

The bike route leads to the sights of the Limes and to the lakes of the Ellwangen lakeland.

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from Johanna Hurler,   Tourismus Ostalb
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Haselbach, Schönenberg
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 22 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 211 m
Descent 212 m

Small round trip near Ellwangen. Also easy to manage with children. Mostly on country roads and not heavily trafficked streets. The route is not ...

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from Renate Mauser 🥾,   Community
Long Distance Cycling · Fichtelgebirge
3-day route: From Franconia to Swabia (Bayreuth - Aalen)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 334.1 km
Duration 24:00 h
Ascent 2,343 m
Descent 2,256 m

3-day route from Bayreuth via Franconian Switzerland, Bamberg, Würzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbühl to Aalen

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from Mikro Abenteurer,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Virngrund East on forest and field paths
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.1 km
Duration 3:25 h
Ascent 441 m
Descent 441 m

Some places to eat, bathing lakes, historical sites: all can be found on this route. Mostly on forest and field paths – also gravel – few roads.

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from Renate Mauser 🥾,   Community
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Ellenberg is located on the edge of the Swabian Forest and offers a breathtaking landscape with rolling hills and green meadows. The village is known for its idyllic location in the middle of nature, perfect for hiking or cycling.

Ellenberg's main attractions are its historic buildings such as the 12th century St. George's Church and the 16th century Ellwangen Castle. The church has impressive architecture and houses some fascinating works of art, while the castle now serves as a museum where you can learn more about the history of the region.

In addition to the cultural highlights, there are also many culinary delights to discover - be sure to try the famous Swabian onion roast or enjoy a freshly tapped beer in a traditional pub.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are numerous activities to choose from: Hiking through the Swabian Forest, cycling on well-marked routes or simply relaxing at one of the many lakes around Ellenberg. In winter, you can even enjoy skiing and snowboarding on the nearby slopes.

If it rains, no problem! There's still plenty to do - visit one of the local museums, for example, or relax in a cosy café overlooking the picturesque countryside.

The best thing about Ellenberg, however, is that it's beautiful in every season. In spring and summer the meadows shine in rich green and in autumn the leaves of the trees turn golden. In winter, the village transforms into a fairytale snowy landscape.

Overall, Ellenberg is definitely a destination worth visiting. With this travel guide, you have all the information you need to plan your trip in the best possible way - from the best sights to culinary highlights and outdoor activities. We hope we could help you with your planning!

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