Irchel Tower – Lookout loop from Buch am Irchel

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Irchel Tower – Lookout loop from Buch am Irchel

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Irchel Tower – Lookout loop from Buch am Irchel

01:25

14.7km

330m

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: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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68 m

Buch am Irchel

Highlight • Settlement

Buch am Irchel was first mentioned in a chronicle in 1089. Count Kuno von Achalm-Wülflingen gave part of the village and the church to the Zwiefalten monastery in Württemberg. Buch came into Habsburg possession in the 13th century.

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1.62 km

Gravel path in the forest

Highlight • Trail

3.14 km

Irchel Tower

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful view of the wine country and with a clear view of the Alps. The view compensates for the steep ascent by bike to the foot of the tower. For the hungry, it has two fireplaces and different seating.

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6.79 km

Schartenflue Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nagelfluhfelsen at Irchel with special vegetation. Attention danger of falling rocks. Accessible only on foot or by MTB. With the trike from Schartenflue direction Irchel Hochwacht was not possible to get through.

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8.42 km

Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Irchels' Guard is part of an ancient alarm system that was used until the 19th century. Alarms were used to relay signals, which in turn were registered by another …

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