Best forest trails in Neu-Ulm

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#1 - Ulm - Blautopf
4.2 (13)·Moderate·12.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Varied route in the Swabian Alb, Bavaria. This beautiful route starts in Ulm, very close to the main railway station. It leads along the River Blau to the Blautopf in Blaubeuren. The Blautopf is the karst spring from which the Blau originates. It is known for its intense blue colour and the hammer mill, which is powered by the spring water. Refreshments are available en route. Highlights: - Towns of Ulm and Blaubeuren - Blautopf lake - Beautiful landscape of the Swabian Alb
#2 - Along the Danube towards Wiblingen
4.4 (20)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Popular loop trail near Ulm, Bavaria. This beautiful loop trail south of Ulm runs through the floodplain landscapes of the Danube and Iller. About two-thirds of the route leads through the "Rote Wand" forest and one-third through fields and meadows. After the hike you can refresh yourself in the Donaubad. Highlights of the hike: - Danube - Forest area "Red Wall" - Iller - Donaubad outdoor pool (optional)
#3 - Neu-Ulm - Ludwigsfeld (Landkreis Neu-Ulm Tour Nr. 5)
4.5 (4)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Highlights: Danube, view of the old town of Ulm and the cathedral, Illerspitze, Glaciespark.
#4 - Stadtspaziergang Ulm ab Neu-Ulm
3.7 (3)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#5 - Ludwigsfeld - Freudenegg (Kreis Neu-Ulm Tour Nr. 6)
4.5 (3)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Highlights: Wiblingen Monastery, long route along the Iller, alluvial forest, nature trail, part of the Iller cycle path and long-distance hiking trail HW4.
#6 - Neu-Ulm - Rote Wand - Unterweiler
4.0 (4)·Moderate·12.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#7 - Zwischen Pfuhl und Burlafingen
4.1 (3)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#8 - Pfuhl - Neu-Ulm (Kreis Neu-Ulm Tour Nr. 4)
4.0 (2)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Highlights: Friedenslinde (planned for the end of the 30 Years War, over 350 years old), Donaupark Offenhausen, Friedrichsau, long stretch to the left and right along the Danube.
#9 - Über die Felder und um den Baggersee
3.8 (2)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#10 - Von Ulm nach Günzburg
2.0 (2)·Moderate·29.4 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
Picturesque cycle tour along the Danube from Neu-Ulm to Günzburg in Bavaria. This beautiful cycle tour starts in Ulm Friedrichsau and leads along the Danube via Thalfingen and Leipheim to Günzburg. Highlights of the tour are Leipheim Castle, which is well worth seeing, and Günzburg's old town with its large market square and narrow alleyways. The way back is on a paved cycle path along the B10 back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Leipheim Castle - Günzburg...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Neu-Ulm?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Neu-Ulm is Von Ulm nach Günzburg. This trail is estimated to be 29.4 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Neu-Ulm?

Neu-Ulm: With an ascent of 1,735 ft, Von Ulm nach Günzburg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Ulm - Blautopf with 1,381 ft of elevation gain.