Best river trails in Aalen
4.2(52 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Aalen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrDiverse, idyllic circular hike near Aalen, Baden-Württemberg. This circular route begins with a walk through Aalen-Unterkochen before heading into the forest. Here you follow the course of the creek a little and enjoy beautiful views of the landscape. There are numerous places to stop for a break in Unterkochen and Aalen. Highlights of the round: - Idyllic landscape - Picturesque views - Refreshments
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·27.4 mi·Est. 11–12 hrPopular bike tour on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The panoramic tour through the Welland (Tour 2) is a wonderful bike tour that starts in Aalen. It leads over fields, through forests and also through many pretty little towns. The route is called the Panorama Tour because, thanks to its many but never excessive differences in altitude, it offers numerous great views. Highlights of the bike tour: - beautiful panoramic views - Aalen - View of Niederalfingen Castle
- 4.9 (5)·Hard·17.2 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrThis route is stage 4 of the Albsteig (HW1), a long-distance trail along the northern edge of the Swabian Jura. This specific segment starts in Bopfingen and ends in Aalen-Unterkochen. The hike features two significant hydrological highlights: the source of the Eger and the source of the Kocher. The path passes the Schenkenstein ruins to Aufhausen and continues over the Wöllerstein—complete with a summit cross and logbook—towards Kapfenburg Castle. Before reaching Unterkochen, hikers can...
- 3.9 (8)·Hard·212.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance cycle path to Kocher and Jagst, Baden-Württemberg. The Kocher-Jagst cycle path runs for around 340 km in a wonderful loop along the two eponymous rivers Kocher and Jagst. In addition to idyllic nature, this route enchants with numerous cities worth seeing such as Schwäbisch Hall, Bad Friedrichshall, Schöntal and Ellwangen (Jagst). Many cyclists start in Aalen and ride the tour clockwise in six daily stages between 37 and 68 km in length. The individual stages, as well as...
- 4.5 (2)·Easy·21.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPopular cycle route in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This bike tour, which is rated as easy, can be started in Oberkochen at the parking lot at the Kocher source or at the train station in Koenigsbronn. From there you cycle to the site where a former Roman estate was found ("Roemerkeller"), over the Haertsfeld and past the Moehntal dam. On the way you can, for example, take a break in Koenigsbronn or Schnaitheim. Highlights of the tour: - Kocher source - Roemerkeller (archaeological...
- 4.6 (3)·Hard·41.7 mi·Est. 17–19 hrFirst stage of the "Kocher-Jagst-Radweg" long-distance cycle route in the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. A nice start in Aalen to a wonderful long-distance cycle route with several stages that can be customised to suit individual needs. The route follows the Kocher and Jagst rivers through idyllic countryside. It passes numerous churches and chapels, castles and palaces as well as several museums. Stopping to explore these can also be part of this fantastic tour,...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Aalen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Aalen is Kocher-Jagst-Radweg (Fernradweg). This trail is estimated to be 212.8 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Aalen?
Aalen: With an ascent of 24,606 ft, Kocher-Jagst-Radweg (Fernradweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Aalen-Donzdorf with 7,778 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Aalen?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Aalen is Albsteig (HW1) Stage 4: Bopfingen - Aalen-Unterkochen with a 4.9-star rating from 5 reviews.
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- Aalbäumle
- Osterbuchstollen
- Weißer Kocher
- Heinrichshütte
- Schloß Wasseralfingen
- Schloss Fachsenfeld
- Schloß Fachsenfeld
- Braunenberg
- 1. Die Kocherburg bei Aalen-Unterkochen
- Burgstall
- Burgstall
- Ruine Kocherburg
- Langert
- Aalener Spion
- Heulenberg
- Weißer Kocher
- Lausberg
- 3. Die Burganlage bei Unterkochen
- TP 7126.097.00;Burgstall
- Hohler Stein