Best road biking trails in Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb

Legendary Albextrem cycle marathon This route follows the legendary Albextrem cycling marathon, one of the oldest and most challenging cycling events in Germany. Designed exclusively for "racing bikes", this is an extreme test of endurance. The route is almost entirely tarmac and leads across the Swabian Alb. This region is famous for its challenging, "hilly" profile, which features a relentless succession of "crisp climbs" and very fast descents.

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...

Challenging road bike tour in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg This is a varied and challenging road bike tour from Bad Urach via Undingen, Hohenstein and Gomadingen. Over a distance of almost 100 km, there are quite a few metres in altitude to overcome. You pass many pretty villages and a few railway stations, so the route can be shortened as required. There are refreshment stops. Accessible by bus and train. Highlights of the tour: - Goldloch near Unterhausen - Feldberg - Great Lauter -...

This road bike tour through the Zwiefalter Alb requires a high level of physical endurance and leads through the impressive karst landscapes of the UNESCO Global Geopark. The route winds through the idyllic Glastal valley and explores the high plateau of the Swabian Alb with its sweeping panoramic views. A particular highlight is the Wimsen Cave, Germany's only water cave accessible by boat, which was visited by King Friedrich I back in 1803. Cyclists also pass the magnificent Zwiefalter...

Great route with plenty of metres in altitude on roads with very little traffic for the most part. The route leads over the following 5 climbs: Wittlinger Steige from Seeburg, Alte Oberlenninger Steige (car-free), Rote Steige (Boßler), Eselhöfe (Mühlhausen), Neue Steige (Gosbach). Two recommended places to stop for refreshments are either the Deutsches Haus between Weilheim and Gruibingen or the Otto-Hoffmeister Haus after Krebsstein.

This circular route in the Swabian Alb combines geological features with architectural sights. The trail leads to the Gießstein and Breitenstein rock formations and the famous Lichtenstein Castle. The route runs along forest paths and near-natural trails along the Albtrauf. There are differences in altitude, particularly on the ascent to the plateau and around the castle complex. There are views across the Echaz valley and of the remains of the former medieval fortress. Lichtenstein Castle...