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Wörnitz bridge near Ruffenhofen – Hesselberg Summit loop from Rühlingstetten

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Road cycling routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Danube-Ries
Fremdingen

Wörnitz bridge near Ruffenhofen – Hesselberg Summit loop from Rühlingstetten

Moderate

3.0

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28

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Wörnitz bridge near Ruffenhofen – Hesselberg Summit loop from Rühlingstetten

02:25

47.9km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Zum Blauen Angler Inn

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The inn with a beautiful beer garden is located directly on the Wörnitz and Limes cycle paths. Friendly service and good food. The giant schnitzel are legendary!

Open on Saturdays, …

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13.6 km

A very natural river. Slow-flowing. Water lily pads are found almost everywhere. You'll probably spot many animals with binoculars.

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20.1 km

Hesselberg Kiosk

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You can also drive up here by car; it is better to run up!

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20.1 km

Hesselberg Summit

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The Hesselberg with 689 meters is the highest elevation in Central Franconia. Up here you have fantastic views in good weather, which can reach into the Alps. There are many …

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20.2 km

Ascent from Gerolfingen to Hesselberg

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The Mont Ventoux from Franconia!

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39.0 km

Eck Am Berg Climb

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The drive up from Tannhausen was very relaxed.
From Eck itself it was short and sweet.

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41.2 km

Tannhausen Castle

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The castle is privately owned and has become quite overgrown, especially in summer with leaves on the trees. Please respect privacy.

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47.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

15.4 km

3.31 km

2.70 km

126 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

2.10 km

1.97 km

266 m

156 m

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Lowest point (430 m)

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