Sebastian Chapel Balgheim – Heuberg Railway Tunnel loop from Balgheim

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Sebastian Chapel Balgheim – Heuberg Railway Tunnel loop from Balgheim

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Sebastian Chapel Balgheim – Heuberg Railway Tunnel loop from Balgheim

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24.9km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.42 km

Sebastian Chapel Balgheim

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Too bad, the chapel was unfortunately closed

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12.9 km

Meereshöh Climb (18% Gradient)

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Properly lively on the Kehlen near the Weißen Kreuz.

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15.2 km

Heuberg Railway Tunnel

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You rarely find a tunnel like this in the middle of a cycle path. Really an experience, especially since the tunnel is also quite long. But be careful, it is …

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15.4 km

Car tunnel

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This short but beautiful section uses the old route of the "Heubergbahn" including the car tunnel. The total of 18 kilometers long route can only be partially driven, which is …

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15.4 km

Au Tunnel (1922–1933)

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Gloomy tunnel just before Gosheim. Due to the length and curvature, you will not see any light at the end of the tunnel when entering the tunnel.

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15.9 km

Heubergbahn Railway Bridge

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A piece of history. Notice boards available.

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20.0 km

Bench With View of Denkingen and Swabian Jura

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"God protect our homeland" 🙏 wishes the Denkinger vintage 1950 per stone monument.

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21.1 km

View of Rottweil from the Marien Memorial Benches

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A crossroads on a hill with a Marian memorial stone and two benches to enjoy the view. An information board reminds of the Heubergbahn's White Bridge, which used to be at this point.

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24.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

3.27 km

2.71 km

1.95 km

124 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

8.41 km

5.72 km

234 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

October 8, 2023,Mit dem Rad ohne Motor, Herz Kreislauf Tour

The tour has a few meters in altitude, but when visibility is good you are rewarded with a great view over the Baar, the Alps and the Black Forest. The route is varied and is one of my favorite routes. From Spaichinge you go through the industrial area towards Balgheim. We cross the main street and then the European watershed, …

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