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Lauchheim

Welcome to Lauchheim, a charming destination in the Ostalbkreis district of Germany. This Travel Guide provides you with all the important information to make your stay here an unforgettable experience.

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Attractions in Lauchheim


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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 130.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,232 m
Descent 1,210 m

Result of a disaster 14.5 million years ago: A meteorite impact created the well-known "Steinheim Basin", the best-preserved impact crater with a ...

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from Siegward Schottky,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Long Distance Hiking · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Swabian Jura North Rim Trail HW1
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 362.7 km
Duration 133:00 h
Ascent 8,550 m
Descent 8,331 m

Between Donauwörth and Tuttlingen, between Reutlingen and Ulm, the Swabian Jura unfolds as one of the most impressive landscapes in Germany.

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from Sandra Fischer,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Cycling · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Nördlingen - Crailsheim Schleifenroute stage 92.7 R
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 72.3 km
Duration 5:09 h
Ascent 332 m
Descent 361 m

This stage takes us from Nördlingen to Crailsheim. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage – have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Long Distance Cycling · Schwäbisch Hall region
Crailsheim - Nördlingen Schleifenroute stage 92.7 outbound
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 72.1 km
Duration 5:13 h
Ascent 361 m
Descent 336 m

This stage takes us from Crailsheim to Nördlingen. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for this stage – have fun ...

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Bicycle Rides · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Geopark Ries: cycle path "From Crater to Crater"
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 186.7 km
Duration 13:15 h
Ascent 1,364 m
Descent 1,364 m

The Geopark Ries cycle path "From Crater to Crater" connects the nature of the eastern Swabian Alb with that of the Nördlinger Ries as well as the ...

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from Geopark Ries UNESCO Global,   Geopark Ries e.V.
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 27.4 km
Duration 7:25 h
Ascent 490 m
Descent 488 m

The route from Bopfingen to Aalen-Unterkochen covers 27 kilometers with approximately 500 meters of elevation to overcome.

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from Heiko Zeeb,   Schwäbische Alb
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.9 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 185 m
Descent 185 m

We hike over heath and fields, first up to Tonnenberg, then over the rocky limestone cliffs of Käsbühl and Karkstein, always with the big brother ...

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from Daniel Knoch,   Community
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Scenic Bopfingen route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 4:58 h
Ascent 544 m
Descent 546 m

Large route near Bopfingen with beautiful viewpoints, especially from the Ipf with a 360° panorama and from the Flochberg castle ruins.

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from Josef Zech,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Swabian Alb
HW1 - Albsteig stage 05: Bopfingen - Kapfenburg
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 14.4 km
Duration 4:03 h
Ascent 324 m
Descent 302 m

Hiking stage from Bopfingen to Kapfenburg + departure to Lauchheim

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from Jürgen Kugler,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.2 km
Duration 4:57 h
Ascent 471 m
Descent 472 m

A hike initially mostly in the forest. Beautiful views of castles, ruins, and palaces. Albverein hiking trail with a lying Y, Albverein hiking ...

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Lauchheim is picturesquely situated on the edge of the Swabian Alb and is known for its historic old town with well-preserved half-timbered houses and impressive churches. The town is also an ideal starting point for outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling in the nearby forests and hills.

Sights relevant to tourism include the castle chapel of St. Peter on the Schlossberg, a Romanesque chapel from the 12th century with a magnificent view over the town. The Old Town Hall from the 16th century and the town church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary are also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful: the museum in the monastery displays exhibits on the history of the town as well as works of art by regional artists. Concerts and theatre performances are held regularly in summer - a must for culture enthusiasts!

For culinary delights, we recommend trying typical Swabian dishes such as Maultaschen (Swabian ravioli) or Spätzle (noodles) - preferably in one of the cosy local inns.

If it should rain, you can head to the indoor swimming pool or visit the community centre, where various events take place.

In spring, numerous fruit and almond trees blossom around Lauchheim, offering a breathtaking spectacle of colour. In summer, you can best enjoy the warm days on a hike through the woods or a trip to the nearby bathing lake. In autumn, wine tastings and harvest festivals invite you to discover the rich culinary offerings.

Lauchheim is worth a trip at any time of the year, but especially in spring and autumn the region shows its most beautiful side. We hope this guide will help you plan your next adventure to Lauchheim in the best possible way!

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  • May 11, 2025
    Joachim Rieger
    May 11, 2025
    Schöner Rundweg. Unbedingt dem Track folgen, da man sonst nicht am Thierstein mit schöner Aussicht vorbeikommt, der HW4 führt dran vorbei. Am jüdischen Friedhof gibt es einen direkten Pfad hoch zur Ruine, ist aber steil. Bopfingen ist zwar nicht besonders, außer dem Marktplatz, aber man kann zumindest einkehren.
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    Written May 11, 2025
  • April 02, 2025
    Gerlinde Engelhardt 
    April 02, 2025
    Sehr schöne Tour, leicht zu gehen. Bei Sonnenschein im Frühling optimal.
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    Photo: Gerlinde Engelhardt, Community
    Photo: Gerlinde Engelhardt, Community
    Written April 02, 2025
  • August 17, 2024
    Johannes An 
    August 16, 2024
    Tolle und abwechslungsreiche Route mit Einkehrmöglichkeiten auf der Hälfte. Vielen Dank fürs Zeigen!
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    Photo: Johannes An, Community
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    Photo: Johannes An, Community
    Written August 17, 2024
  • July 24, 2024
    Jürgen Zeiß
    Tolle Tour, landschaftlich sehr schöne Strecke mit Sehenswürdigkeiten und auch Orten zum Verweilen an den zahlreichen Seen. Gefahren am 24.07.24
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    Photo: Jürgen Zeiß, Community
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    Photo: Jürgen Zeiß, Community
    Written July 24, 2024
  • May 20, 2024
    Dirk Johanson 
    schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour durch Wald, Felder und Wiesen mit schönen Ausblicken
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    Written May 20, 2024
  • October 31, 2022
    Renate Mauser 🥾
    October 29, 2022
    Sehr schöne Tour mit Gebirgscharakter. Besonders schön im Frühjahr oder Herbst, wenn man die Sonne besonders braucht.
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    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    Photo: Renate Mauser 🥾, Community
    Written October 31, 2022
  • March 27, 2022
    Oliver Rademann 
    March 27, 2022
    Schöne Tour durch abwechslungsreiche Kulturlandschaft, vorbei an idyllisch gelegenen Aussiedlerhöfen und Weiler. Weitgehend auf asphaltierten Wegen. Ideal für Herbst, Winter und Frühjahr, da nicht im Wald. Einfach zu bewältigen mit wenig Steigungen.
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    Written March 27, 2022
  • August 26, 2021
    Sibylla Högele 
    August 22, 2021
    Sind die Tour in 2 Tagen mit dem E-Bike gefahren. (Die Ostrunde am Tag davor.) War wunderschön, aber auch anstrengend. Wir haben jeweils kurz vor dem letzen Anstieg (Oberkochen und Neresheim) eine Rast eingelegt und die Akkus etwas nachgeladen, um auf der sicheren Seite zu sein. Ich empfehle das.
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    Written August 26, 2021
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    From Crater to Crater
  • September 14, 2020
    Reiner Spalt
    September 09, 2020
    Gut ausgeschilderte Flachetappe. Ausnahme ist der kurze knackige Anstieg nach Baldern.
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    Written September 14, 2020
  • July 21, 2019
    Doris Rienth
    July 21, 2019
    klasse Tour! Landschaftlich sehr abwechslungsreich. Nicht anstrengend (pedelec). ABER: wo ist der "Parkplatz auf der Röttinger Höhe "?? kein Hinweis gefunden. haben irgendwo in Röttingen geparkt.
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    Written July 21, 2019
  • July 07, 2019
    Joachim Keinert 
    July 06, 2019
    Sehr schöne Tour. Im Westen eher Wald, dort auch manchmal zuviel (zu tiefer) Schotterbelag. Im Osten der Tour freies Gelände. Im letzen Viertel des Hinweges viel Strassenabschnitte. Der Radweg weicht unwesentlich an folgenden Stellen von der Tour hier ab: Dehlingen, Nähermemmingen, Goldburghausen.
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    Written July 07, 2019
  • October 02, 2015
    Reiner Kraus
    September 20, 2015
    Diese Tour bin ich am Abend mit meiner Tochter gefahren. Wir kommen aus Aalen-Waldhausen. Beide sind wir der Meinung, dass in dieser Runde alles enthalten ist. Schöne Natur, abwechslungsreiche Untergründe, gemütliche Passagen, machbare Anstiege, erholsame Abfahrten uvm. Zu durchfahren ist auch das "Kugeltal". Ein wunderbares "Stück Natur". Wie bei anderen Touren auf dem Härtsfeld und der Region auch, bemängle ich immer noch die Ausschilderung.
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    Written October 02, 2015

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