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Best bike touring trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park

Best bike touring trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park

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The Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is Central Swabia's only nature park. This popular excursion destination lies just outside Augsburg and is only an hour away from Munich.

Typical of the landscape in this region are the wooded ridges and the stream valleys running predominantly from south to north. There are three landscape areas in the nature park: the "Stauden" in the south, the "Holzwinkel" in the north and the "Reischenau" in the centre. The "Stauden" are characterised by wooded hills, picturesque stream valleys and small villages - here you can relax and unwind. The vast forests and hills of the "Holzwinkel" are ideal for cyclists and anyone looking for a certain seclusion. Those looking for botanical rarities will find what they are looking for in the "Reischenau", a former lowland moor area.

Top trails

  1. Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Fernwanderweg

    #1 - Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Fernwanderweg

    4.5 (5)·Hard·160.8 km·Est. 24 hr+
    Sonthofen - Augsburg

  2. #2 - Augsburg - Burgwalden - Engelshof

    4.0 (1)·Hard·45.7 km·Est. 12.5–14 hr
    Note for cyclists: Mostly good farm tracks through the forest, but there are also a few rooty paths and a track that slowly grows.
  3. Holzwinkel Cycle Path

    #3 - Holzwinkel Cycle Path

    4.7 (4)·Moderate·26.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Scenic cycle tour in the Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park, Bavaria. The Holzwinkel cycle route leads on mainly tarmac roads but also partly on gravel paths that are difficult to cycle on from Adelsried via Welden to Emersacker, then via Lauterbrunnen, Heretsried and Bonstetten back to Adelsried. Steep ascents are expected on the unmarked forest track through the Stättnerwald forest and on the stretch from Heretsried towards Bonstetten. The Holzwinkel cycle path is marked with...

  4. #4 - Holzwinkelradweg - Schwäbisches Donautal - Route 5

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·35.2 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
    Varied cycle tour in the Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park, Bavaria. The 35 km cycle tour can be started at the car park at the church in Haldenwang or in Scheppach, for example. You can enjoy the idyllic forest in Scheppacher Forst, extensive fields, a pretty river and numerous small villages. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Menter bird of prey park - Haldenwang Castle - Scheppach Forest - Valley of the Glött

  5. #5 - Landrat Dr. Frey Cycling Path

    4.8 (4)·Moderate·34 km·Est. 8–8.5 hr
    Popular cycle path in the Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park, Bavaria. The Landrat Dr. Frey cycle path, also known as the Weldenbahn cycle path, runs along the former railway line. The route leads from Altenmünster to Augsburg, where you can enjoy a relaxing break after the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Welden - Augsburg - Beautiful views - railway lines

  6. #6 - MTB-Runde in den Stauden

    3.5 (4)·Hard·45.7 km·Est. 12–13 hr
    The MTB tour starts at the car park on the Höhenweg between Münster and Walkertshofen. The route initially leads along forest and field paths to Siegertshofen. Shortly after Totenschläule, a steep trial takes you to the highest point of the Buchberg. After a descent, you leave Itzlishofen (Vögele) on the left and the route first goes uphill and then downhill again to Döpshofen. After crossing the Schwarzach there, the tour leads to Scheppach Chapel, Burgwalden, Reinhardshofen, Guggenberg...

  7. #7 - Erlebnis-Radweg Holzwinkel & Altenmünster (Altenmünster)

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·29.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
    Adventure cycle path agriculture Interesting experiences and exciting puzzles about local agriculture in the Holzwinkel/Altenmünster area There are various adventure stations on each route, which do not build on each other. These main stations are labelled with letters on the map. There are always little puzzles waiting for you. Once you have cycled through all the stations, it is certainly not difficult to find the answer.

  8. #8 - 5 Tälerfahrt durch die Stauden und Mindeltal

    4.0 (2)·Hard·56.2 km·Est. 14–15.5 hr
    In the Stauden it goes from the Schmutter valley via Neufnach to the Zusam valley. After Burg, the route becomes flatter and is paved as far as Kirchheim. From Spöck, the route first heads towards Eppishausen in the Haseltal valley and at the same time a steady up and down begins again, peppered with a few short trial sections. From the junction to the Staudenkapelle chapel, the route is mainly downhill to Münster.

  9. #9 - From Langenneufnach to Grimoldsried and Muenster

    4.2 (3)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Varied bike tour in the Augsburg-Western Forests Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a wonderful bike ride through fields and forest. The tour starts at the train station in Langenneufnach - perfect for an environmentally friendly arrival by public transport. The first half of the route runs mainly through the forest, the way back through the Schmutter valley. You ride quite continuously uphill and downhill, which is why a good physical condition and/or electric bike is helpful. Highlights of the...

  10. #10 - Gemeinsam Unterwegs Welden - Reutern

    4.0 (2)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Varied and idyllic circular hiking trail near Welden, Bavaria. "Out and about together" is the motto of this circular hiking trail between Welden and Reutern. This varied route not only takes you through the forest, across fields and meadows, past chapels and churches - you will also come across a total of 36 skilfully crafted wooden steles along the way. These steles invite you to play, make music or solve puzzles. Fun for the whole family. There is also an adventure playground just before...
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The nature information centre, the Nature Park House, is located in the south-west of Augsburg. There are puzzles, a crawling tube, films, the permanent exhibition "Nature and Man in the Nature Park" and much more on the topics of forests, animals and plants, climate change and neobiota. The Nature Park House is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; it is closed in January and February.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for bike touring in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is Schwäbisch-Allgäuer Fernwanderweg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 160.8 km long with an elevation gain of 3,577 m.

What is the longest bike touring trail in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is Via Julia Fernradwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 317.2 km long.

How many bike touring trails are in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

There are 20 bike touring trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park.These bike touring trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 28 AllTrails community reviews.

Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

Via Julia Fernradwanderweg has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 4,569 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Donautäler Fernradwanderweg, which has 4,537 m of elevation gain.

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