From Ulm on the trail of the Danube - Cycling in the Alb-Donau-Kreis

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From Ulm on the trail of the Danube - Cycling in the Alb-Donau-Kreis

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From Ulm on the trail of the Danube - Cycling in the Alb-Donau-Kreis

04:30

75.9km

400m

Cycling

With a length of over 2,800 kilometers, the Danube is the second longest river in Europe and an important lifeline. In Ulm you can embark on a journey of discovery along the river, which is still very young here, and which you will not soon forget. There are not many inclines to be mastered here, which makes this tour ideal for a family outing.

You leave Ulm in a south-westerly direction and follow the famous stream upstream for a long time. Past lakes, hydropower plants and a lot of culture it goes to Ehingen. Now you turn north and you will soon reach the blue, which flows here towards the Danube. You are now driving back towards Ulm along the quietly babbling stream.

At Herrlingen you can enjoy a wonderful view of Klingenstein Castle, which towers on the slope above the Blautal valley. After this exciting journey of discovery you can relax in various ways in Ulm or go on a journey of discovery on foot in the city itself. It will definitely not be boring here.

by Schwäbische Alb

Last updated: June 3, 2024

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 770 m for 87 m

After 75.7 km for 256 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.0 km

View of the Danube near Erbach

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South of Erbach an der Donau you have this fantastic view. From the bike path you can look out over the water and across the Danube as you roll through a beautiful area.

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51.1 km

Bruckfels

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Pushes into the landscape like a ship's bow. Very impressive and a nice photo spot.

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60.4 km

Cycle path along the Blau from Gerhausen to Arnegg

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This is a great place to really let it all go. A perfect bike path, wide enough and with a good surface. Scenic and far, far away from cars.

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67.1 km

View of Schloss Klingenstein

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Perched on the south side of the blue valley. Nice to look at. For hardcore gravel fans there is a steep ascent to Klingenstein and then on to Harthausen.

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75.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

26.7 km

15.1 km

6.50 km

124 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.5 km

4.51 km

453 m

390 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

4°C

-2°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

June 20, 2023,Tour 9 - von Ulm auf den Spuren der Donau

The cycle path was well signposted and 100% asphalt. We started from the Hotel Best Western in Ehingen and followed the actual course of the tour. Because of the heat, we took a short drinking break in the shade about every 10 km. A little directly on the road through fields and nature. You could also do it with the …

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July 9, 2024,Alb-Donau-Kreis Radtour 9

ADK 9: from Ulm on the trail of the Danube

30° 2 Bft from the SE, light veil of clouds, sunny.
Starting point: Ehingen a. d. Donau
From Ehingen a. d. Donau always along the Schmiech to Schmiechen.
From Schelklingen through the Achtal to Blaubeuren to the Blautopf.
Now the Blau is our companion to Ulm, from Ulm to Ehingen …

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July 14, 2024,Alb-Donau-Kreis Radtour 9

Today, in good cycling weather, we did the Alb-Donau district cycle tour 9 from Ehingen towards Blautopf. This time we skipped the Blautopf itself, on Sunday, during the holiday season, it was certainly well attended. We continued towards Ulm, always along larger and smaller rivers. We also avoided the city centre of Ulm because the Danube Festival was taking place. …

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June 24, 2023,2318-4-Flüsse-Tour😎🚲🤩

Saturday afternoon bike ride along four rivers. The tour was without any particular incline and consistently on excellent bike paths. The start was in the best cycling weather in Ulm-Donautal, we rode along the Danube via Erbach to Ehingen. In the Schmiechtal to Allmendingen and Schmiechen, there in the REWE market we first refreshed our drink supplies.🍹🧃😀
From Schelklingen then …

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June 29, 2022,Runde von Ulm über Ehingen und Blaubeuren/Blautopf 🚴😎

The 2nd trip with the €9 ticket took us to Ulm. Start around 06.45 in Friedberg to Augsburg, change there to the regional train to Ulm. The car indicated bicycle spaces, but puff cake. This "train model" was designed by someone who had never wanted to ride a bicycle on the train. Far too narrow and actually useless except for …

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May 7, 2025,Ulm - Blaubeuren - Ehingen - Ulm

Our tour led from Ulm along the Blau River to the Blautopf in Blaubeuren. After visiting this impressive source of the Blau, we cycled partly along the Ach River to Schelklingen, then on to Ehingen and back along the Danube to Ulm. Shortly before Ulm, the Iller flows into the Danube.

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June 16, 2024,Blautopf – An der Blau Runde von Erbach

Great tour, everything asphalted, great bike path, super signposted, very beautiful landscape and half-timbered houses

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May 11, 2024,2024_CVM_Schwaben_T4_#026_Hohler Fels, Blautopf, Ulm

A brisk tour with a visit to the Hohle Felsen with its 6000 cubic meter "open space" in the mountain. The Blautopf was (as expected) overcrowded. We spent our lunch break a little outside on the Blau. The entrance to Ulm is great, the construction sites less so. Nevertheless, there was the opportunity to climb the largest Protestant church. Others …

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May 25, 2021

With a length of over 2,800 kilometers, the Danube is the second longest river in Europe and an important lifeline. In Ulm you can embark on a journey of discovery along the river, which is still very young here, and which you will not soon forget. There are not many inclines to be mastered here, which

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