Nature Reserve Guide
Unteres Remstal is a nature reserve characterized by the winding Rems River valley, extensive forests, and terraced vineyards. This diverse landscape features natural river sections, meadow environments, and deciduous mixed forests, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. The region's unique natural features and well-developed infrastructure make it suitable for several sports like gravel biking, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, and more. It is also part of the Europe-wide Natura 2000 protected area network, safeguarding its rich biodiversity.
167
Routes
4.5
(1456)
Average rating
9516
People visited

4.7
(15)
83
riders
60.4km
04:37
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
34
riders
48.5km
04:54
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.7
(17)
65
riders
30.5km
02:00
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(3)
15
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(62)
165
hikers
5.52km
01:25
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(11)
39
hikers
13.2km
03:33
190m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(187)
725
hikers
11.3km
03:02
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(113)
511
hikers
11.0km
02:57
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(9)
31
riders
27.5km
01:44
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(50)
432
riders
16.7km
01:01
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(45)
251
riders
53.5km
03:26
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
(9)
194
riders
10.5km
00:39
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(9)
482
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
218
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.6
(5)
154
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
128
runners
13.0km
01:25
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(65)
299
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.5
(87)
207
riders
27.0km
01:30
100m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(52)
289
riders
24.4km
02:16
590m
590m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(3)
30
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
(35)
521
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(6)
102
riders
44.7km
02:25
850m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(2)
32
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
31
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Unteres Remstal offers a diverse landscape for various outdoor activities. These include gravel biking, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and road cycling. The region features over 130 routes, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 8,000 visitors.
Unteres Remstal features several highly-rated gravel biking routes. The Remstal and Schurwald Forest Loop is a challenging route spanning approximately 37.5 miles (60 km). Another option is the Kappelberg Vineyards – Kamm Trail Start loop from Waiblingen, which covers about 18.8 miles (30 km). More routes are available in the Gravel biking in Unteres Remstal guide.
Unteres Remstal is a premier hiking destination with numerous trails. The Rems Mill – Along the Rems loop is a popular moderate route of about 7.5 miles (12 km). The bwegt-Wanderweg – Remseck to Waiblingen offers a moderate 8.2-mile (13.2 km) experience. Further information is available in the Hiking in Unteres Remstal guide.
Touring cyclists can explore routes like the Remseck-Eight Tour, a moderate 17-mile (27.5 km) loop. The Glass Bridge – Zugwiesen Cycle Path loop is an easier option at about 10.4 miles (16.7 km). The Cycling in Unteres Remstal guide provides more details.
Unteres Remstal offers mountain biking trails for various skill levels. The View of Korber Kopf vineyards route is a difficult 21.2-mile (34 km) option. An easier trail is the Max Eyth Footbridge – Max Eyth Lake loop, covering about 16.8 miles (27 km). More routes are listed in the MTB Trails in Unteres Remstal guide.
Joggers can find suitable paths along the river and through natural areas. The Max Eyth Lake loop is a difficult route of approximately 13 miles (20.9 km). A moderate option is the Poppenweiler Lock and Weir loop, about 8 miles (12.9 km) long. Additional routes are available in the Running Trails in Unteres Remstal guide.
Unteres Remstal offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. For touring cyclists, the Glass Bridge – Zugwiesen Cycle Path loop is rated easy. Hikers can find suitable trails in the Easy hikes in Unteres Remstal guide.
The region is characterized by the winding Rems River, extensive forests, and terraced vineyards. Notable features include the river's deeply cut path into Muschelkalk rock and diverse habitats supporting over 100 bird species. The area is part of the Natura 2000 protected area network. More information is available in the Attractions in Unteres Remstal guide.
Unteres Remstal is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 8,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The region's routes have received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. There are over 130 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Unteres Remstal to help plan outdoor activities. These include guides for Hiking, Cycling, Gravel biking, and Running Trails. Guides for Attractions and Natural Monuments are also available.
Unteres Remstal offers several road cycling routes. The Neckar Beach, Remseck loop is a moderate 20-mile (32.2 km) route. Another option is the Reichenbach Cemetery Pass loop, covering about 27.8 miles (44.7 km). More routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes in Unteres Remstal guide.
For general inquiries related to tourism in the broader Remstal region, which includes Unteres Remstal, the official tourism website is www.remstal.de. The tourism office can be reached by phone at +49 7151 27202-0.

