Best lake trails in Ulm
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Ulm 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)·Easy·47.5 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrStage 1 of the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Route. The long-distance cycle route starts with the day's stage from historic Ulm, home to the world's tallest church tower, via the Osterried nature reserve, an important moorland area that is home to rare plants, to the idyllic town of Biberach. The town of Laupheim, located directly on the Upper Swabian Baroque Route, with the castles of Großlaupheim and Kleinlaupheim, is also not to be missed on this section. Highlights: - Ulm Minster -...
- 4.2 (2)·Hard·42.8 kmRunning course of the Einstein Marathon in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Einstein Marathon in Ulm has been held every year for 25 years. This is the route of the 7th marathon. Even though the course has changed over the years, it still follows a similar route along the Danube.
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·404.9 km·Est. 24 hr+This history-steeped long-distance route leads across the Free State of Bavaria as part of the European cycle network, essentially following the course of the Danube. The path runs almost exclusively on excellently maintained, mostly paved cycle paths, which are largely flat and lead directly along the riverbanks or through vast floodplain landscapes without significant inclines. A central highlight is the Danube Gorge near Weltenburg, where the river forces its way through massive limestone...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·156.7 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance cycle route from Ulm on the Danube to Kressbronn on Lake Constance. Continuously signposted long-distance cycle route past several lake and moorland landscapes, health resorts, spas and historic towns with buildings from the Baroque period. Symbol: White cyclist on a blue background
- Hard·357.3 km·Est. 24 hr+Adventurous long-distance cycle route from Ulm to the Allgäu Alpine foothills. History, culture and enjoyment are the keywords of this multi-day cycle tour. Against the backdrop of the Allgäu Alps, you pass healing spas, mystical moorland and the odd inn with freshly tapped beer from local breweries. The fact that this long-distance cycle route is mainly orientated along the Upper Swabian Baroque Route makes for perfect cycling pleasure and promises not only the most beautiful nature but...
- Hard·76.1 km·Est. 18.5–20 hrStage 1 of the Upper Swabia-Allgäu cycle route. The first day tour of the Upper Swabia-Allgäu Cycle Route starts with the highlight of Ulm. After marvelling at Ulm Minster or the Leaning House, the route heads south towards the Allgäu Alps to the day's destination of Bad Wurzach. Highlights: - Ulm: Ulm Minster, town hall, Leaning House, art gallery - Großlaupheim Castle - Öchsle narrow-gauge railway - "Museum of the washerwomen" - Wurzacher Ried raised bog area - Rohrsee bird sanctuary
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Ulm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Ulm is EuroVelo 6 - Atlantic-Black Sea (Bavarian section). This trail is estimated to be 404.9 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Ulm?
Ulm: With an ascent of 6,509 m, Oberschwaben-Allgäu-Radweg (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is EuroVelo 6 - Atlantic-Black Sea (Bavarian section) with 4,671 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Ulm?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Ulm is 7. Einstein-Marathon 2011 with a 4.2-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Ulm Minster
- Rosengarten
- Oberer Donauturm (Werk XXVIII)
- Bierwirtschaft Lochmühle
- Steinhaus
- Rathaus
- Haus der Begegnung
- Metzgerturm
- Fischkasten Brunnen
- Stadtmauer
- Schönes Haus
- Unterer Donauturm (Werk XXV)
- Untere Stadtkehle (Werk XXVI)
- Ulmer Schachtel
- Bootshaus
- Fort Friedrichsau (Werk XLI)
- Löwenbrunnen
- ehem. Kloster Söflingen
- Fort Oberer Kuhberg (Werk XXXII)
- Alpenpanorama