In the UNESCO biosphere area "Swabian Alb" flocks of sheep graze on the juniper heaths and the flowery dry meadows. The white limestone cliffs gleam in the sun against the blue sky and clear streams ripple in the idyllic valleys. You cycle through this unique area, which is under UNESCO protection, on well-developed cycle paths and small side roads. On the high plateaus of the Swabian Alb with its extensive meadow valleys, you can go on wonderful bike tours. Used by the people of Baden-Württemberg as a local recreation area on Sundays, you only meet a few people here on the rest of the weekdays. Then, as a cyclist, you have the quiet landscape almost to yourself and can really enjoy it. Discover the varied, traditional cultural landscape of the Swabian Jura in the new UNESCO biosphere area.
Blaubeuren, which is close to Ulm, is easy to reach by train and motorway. Take a walk to Blautopf, the legendary source of the blue. About 20 liters of water per second gush from it from a depth of 2000 m and at the same time it is the entrance for cave divers into one of the largest cave systems in the Swabian Jura. Other sights are the hammer mill, the tanning district and the prehistoric museum.
Overnight place: blaubeuren
Through the Aach and Schmiechtal you drive via Schelklingen to Ehingen, where you come to the noch
meet young Danube. After visiting the market square with the original market fountain
continue on the Danube cycle path. The former Upper Austrian town of Munderkingen is dominated by
flowed around the Danube. The picturesque old town is lined with tall gabled houses, winding streets and...
numerous churches. You continue cycling through Untermarchtal with its active monastery
Bam Herzen Sisters and reach Obermarchtal. The completely preserved, baroque complex
The former monastery is one of the largest and most beautiful in Upper Swabia!
Overnight place: Obermarchtal
A highlight of the biosphere reserve is a bike tour through the valley of the Große Lauter, which is one of the most beautiful and interesting in the Swabian Jura, and not just for cyclists. The natural Lauter meanders idyllically past the rugged limestone cliffs. For long stretches, cyclists and hikers have the Lautertal all to themselves. Shady forest paths, green meadows and high rock faces alternate on the fantastic cycle route. Other sights along the cycle path are the Marbach State Stud with its Arabian breed, the Jewish cemetery in Buttenhausen and a snail garden. In the afternoon you will reach St. Johann, where you will spend two nights.
Overnight place: St. John
Today you go on an eventful and scenic tour of the Reutlinger Alb. At the Albtrauf, the plateau of the Swabian Alb breaks off steeply into the valleys and the foothills of the Alb. From the white limestone rocks you often have a magnificent view. The Lichtenstein Castle, enthroned high above the valley, is a frequently photographed landmark of the Swabian Jura. You cycle on the car-free paths over the plateau to the Fohlenhof, a branch of the Württemberg main and state stud in Marbach. Passing the slide rock, from which you have a magnificent view of the Ermstal with Bad Urach, you return to St. Johann.
Overnight place: St. John
A bike tour through the former military training area in Münsingen is a treat for Germany
unique experience! Already during more than a hundred years of military use
Nature can develop undisturbed in many parts. You cycle through an area that is now the core
of the biosphere area. Since the military withdrew a few years ago, the area has been transformed
increasingly into a natural paradise. From the asphalt roads where the tanks used to be
As a cyclist you have an impressive view of the unique landscape. No
Houses, no fields, almost no human influence, just huge, gnarled pastures
Trees and extensive forest areas characterize the almost 70 square kilometer area. More than
12.000 sheep keep the landscape open. Time seems to have stood still here for decades
be. Overnight stay in Münsingen.
Overnight place: Münsingen
A beautiful cycle path takes you across the Alb plateau into the Vorderen Alb area. You cycle on
Heidegraben past, an impressive testament to the Celtic era. The next target is the on
Hohenneuffen Castle sits enthroned on a mighty limestone base. Here on the Albtrauf the plateau breaks
steeply down to the Alb foothills, over 300 m below. The view of the white limestone cliffs and the
The places below all the way to Stuttgart are overwhelming. We continue to Laichingen, where the...
Weaving and local history museum reminds us that the place used to be one of the most important centers of the
traditional linen weaving in Württemberg.
Overnight place: Laichingen
The Laichinger Tiefenhöhle is the deepest show cave in Germany with huge shafts and large halls. Today again offers the landscape forms typical of the biosphere reserve. The cycle route runs through the varied cultural landscape of the Swabian Jura with its juniper heaths, flowery grasslands, meadows, arable land and forests. You cycle over lonely plateaus, through quiet, shady valleys and past white limestone cliffs. You will reach Blaubeuren again in the afternoon.
Overnight place: blaubeuren
Today you can go home on your own or you can take the opportunity for an extension.
Overnight place: blaubeuren
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| Double room including breakfast |
Cat. I/Cat. II
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| 05.05.2024 - 27.10.2024 | 845,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast |
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| 05.05.2024 - 27.10.2024 | 1.065,00 € |
| Room price per person |
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| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 65,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 100,00 € |
| Room price per person |
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| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 65,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 100,00 € |
every Sunday from May 05th to October 27th, 2024 (other dates for 2 people or more on request)
| Basic price in € per person * 2024 |
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| Double room including breakfast | From €845 |
| Single room including breakfast | From €1065 |
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.
