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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Zollernalbkreis
Balingen

View of Hohenzollern Castle – View of Hohenzollern Castle loop from Balingen Süd

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Zollernalbkreis
Balingen

View of Hohenzollern Castle – View of Hohenzollern Castle loop from Balingen Süd

Moderate

4.6

(115)

470

riders

View of Hohenzollern Castle – View of Hohenzollern Castle loop from Balingen Süd

03:21

54.7km

450m

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: June 14, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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622 m

Zollern Castle Balingen

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At the Zollernschloss footbridge you will be transported back to the Middle Ages. The old walls have been newly renovated and are magnificent to look at from all sides.

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860 m

View of Balingen Town Church

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The city center is worth a stop

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8.75 km

View of Hohenzollern Castle

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The impressive Hohenzollern Castle on the mountain can be seen from many directions

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27.7 km

Starzel cycle path

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Nice part, at Rangendingen along the Starzel.

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36.5 km

Old Forest Road at Lindich

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Between Lindich and quiet forest. Except for barbecues, you hear nothing and can stroll or cycle comfortably under old trees.

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36.6 km

Lindich Hunting Lodge

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In the years 1738 to 1741 the castle Lindich was built on behalf of Prince Friedrich Ludwig. The building was built in Rococo style. The floor plan of the two-storey …

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42.7 km

View of Hohenzollern Castle

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Beautiful view of the prominent Hohenzollern Castle.

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54.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

16.0 km

13.5 km

7.15 km

138 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

6.46 km

1.27 km

603 m

134 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Monday 22 June

31°C

17°C

17 %

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Comments

October 2, 2023,Balingen: Burg Hohenzollern - Starzel Runde
At the beginning you always have Hohenzollern Castle in view. Great landscape, in places the cycle path runs along very busy roads.

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Beautiful relaxed Sunday tour through the Swabian Jura with great views of Hohenzollern Castle. An ideal tour for autumn as there are no large and dangerous (because of leaves) descents.
But you should do the tour on Sundays because you sometimes have to go through Balingen and Hechingen and the traffic is just more relaxed there. 👍🤩

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Very beautiful scenery. The route selection isn't always optimal. A stop at the Roman estate near Stein.

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Great tour with no major problems, paved roads except for a short stretch near Owingen.
The highlight was Café Charlotte in Haigerloch. Cozy, great view, very friendly, and the cake delicious.

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Introductory tour on the Swabian Alb. Start Bisingen with a nice approach to Hohenzollern Castle🏰. Serpentine road to the castle🏰 done💪. Visits only possible with an online ticket. Since we had already visited the castle several times, we contented ourselves with the outside view. Attention, the castle courtyard can also only be visited with an online ticket. Hechingen, with a …

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