Best paved trails in Tübingen
4.7(6 reviews)
Explore the most popular paved trails near Tübingen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·79.7 km·Est. 19–21 hrOfficial route of the permanent RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organiser: https://www.rvpfeil-tuebingen.de/ First flat in the Ammertal and then undulating in the Gäu to the Oberjettingen water tower with wonderful views of the northern Black Forest and the Swabian Alb. The tour continues along the well-maintained Nagoldtal cycle path to Wildberg, via Gültlingen and a beautiful farm track back up to the heights. Via Herrenberg, the route then runs parallel to the Ammer...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·85.6 km·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrOfficial route of the permanent RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organiser: https://www.rvpfeil-tuebingen.de/ The tour starts on the Neckar valley cycle path downstream to Oferdingen, then climbs up to the Schaichberg via Dörnach. In good weather, the view extends as far as the Kaiser Mountains of the Swabian Alb. From Aich, the route follows the Aichtal valley via Waldenbuch and Schönaich to the source of the Aich near Holzgerlingen. The highest point of the tour is...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·93 km·Est. 24 hr+Permanent RTF "Albtour zum Schloss Lichtenstein" organised by RV Pfeil Tübingen. Official route, further details can be found directly from the organiser: https://www.rvpfeil-tuebingen.de/. The tour leads via Gomaringen, Pfullingen and Lichtenstein to the Alb plateau in Engstingen. The Alb ascent is via the lime kiln (Stoppomat mountain time trial, approx. 1 km extra to the finish) and Lichtenstein Castle. The cycle path along the museum railway takes you to the Lauterquelle spring in...
- Moderate·92.1 km·Est. 24 hr+The tour starts flat in the Ammertal and then leads hilly via Rottenburg and the Gäu to Horb in the Neckar valley. The Neckar valley cycle path is well developed as far as the Glatt valley and from there you can quickly reach the Glatt moated castle. The café in the castle is open from 12:30 - 18:30, from November to March only at weekends. On the way back, you first continue along the road in the Neckar valley and then on farm tracks around Empfingen into the Eyach valley. The Eyach and...
- Hard·127.3 km·Est. 24 hr+Permanent RTF Albtour to Lichtenstein Castle with extension from Gomadingen to Marbach Stud Farm, to Grafeneck Castle (from there 1 km not asphalted to Fauserhöhe, can also be ridden on a road bike without any problems if the route is dry, less easy to cycle around on the road) and to Gruorn on the former Münsingen military training area, back via Trailfingen and over the Eisenrüttel to St. Johann and back to the normal route.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest paved trail in Tübingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Tübingen is Permanente RTF: Rund um den Schönbuch mit Birkenkopf. This trail is estimated to be 134.5 km long.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Tübingen?
Tübingen: With an ascent of 3,117 m, Permanente RTF: Zum Schloss Lichtenstein mit Verlängerung Gruorn has the most elevation gain of all of the paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for paved trails is Permanente RTF: Rund um den Schönbuch mit Birkenkopf with 2,530 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult paved trail in Tübingen?
The most popular and difficult paved trail in Tübingen is Permanente RTF: Rund um den Schönbuch mit Birkenkopf with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.