Altenriet, a region in the Esslingen district of Germany, is situated at the foot of the Swabian Alb, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area features rolling hills, extensive forests, and the Aich River, alongside numerous orchards and vineyards. This varied topography provides a suitable setting for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Altenriet provides a network of routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 30 routes available…
115
Routes
4.6
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Average rating
2326
People visited

4.4
(25)
108
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(19)
97
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
31
hikers
5.76km
01:33
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(14)
46
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(10)
163
riders
33.4km
01:27
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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47
riders
30.2km
01:20
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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55
riders
18.7km
00:46
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

36
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.7
(10)
66
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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38
riders
31.6km
01:59
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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21
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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18
riders
38.7km
02:25
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(18)
54
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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49
riders
38.4km
02:38
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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23
riders
25.2km
01:45
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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29
riders
31.8km
02:03
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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46
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
45
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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39
runners
17.7km
01:50
60m
60m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
37
runners
14.0km
01:28
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(13)
69
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
48.4km
03:17
800m
800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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19
riders
43.9km
02:39
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
15
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Altenriet offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, touring cycling, and gravel biking. The region features 37 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars.
Altenriet provides hiking options suitable for various fitness levels, including easier routes. Guides such as Easy hikes around Altenriet offer suitable suggestions. The terrain includes gentle slopes through forests and fields.
Altenriet features a diverse network of hiking trails that wind through forests, along the Aich River, and into the Swabian Alb foothills. The Hiking around Altenriet guide provides an overview of available routes. Some trails connect to the Main-Neckar-Rhine Trail and the Way of St. James.
Altenriet offers family-friendly hiking routes designed for various ages and abilities. The Family-friendly hikes around Altenriet guide highlights suitable options. These routes often traverse orchards and gentle forest paths.
Altenriet offers routes for road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and gravel biking. Cyclists can explore routes through orchards and vineyards, or along the Albtrauf. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Altenriet and MTB Trails around Altenriet provide specific options.
Elevated points in Altenriet offer views of the 'Dreikaiserberge' (Staufen, Stuifen, Rechberg) and Hohenzollern Castle on clear days. Other visible landmarks include Teck, Hohen Neuffen, and Achalm. Hohenentringen Castle, a 13th-century site, also provides panoramic views.
Hiking trails in Altenriet are accessible via public transport. The Hikes from bus stations around Altenriet guide provides routes starting from public transport stops. This allows for convenient access to various trailheads.
Walks in Altenriet feature diverse natural landscapes including the Aich River, extensive forests, and numerous orchards. The region is situated at the foot of the Swabian Alb, offering rolling hills and varied topography. Proximity to Schönbuch Nature Park provides additional natural exploration opportunities.
Altenriet is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 310,000 visitors exploring its routes. The 37 available routes have received over 58,000 ratings, averaging 4.54 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Altenriet, covering various sports and interests. These include Easy hikes, Road Cycling Routes, MTB Trails, and Family-friendly hikes. Other guides cover running, general cycling, gravel biking, and hikes from bus stations.
Official information about the municipality of Altenriet is available on its website. The official website is www.altenriet.de. For direct inquiries, the main phone number for the municipality is +49 7127 977649-0.
Altenriet provides access to sections of significant long-distance trails. The Main-Neckar-Rhine Trail, a major hiking path of the Swabian Alb Association, runs through the area. Additionally, a section of the Way of St. James, from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Rottenburg am Neckar, traverses the landscapes around Altenriet.

