View of Hohenstaufen – View of Schwäbisch Gmünd loop from Ottenbach

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View of Hohenstaufen – View of Schwäbisch Gmünd loop from Ottenbach

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View of Hohenstaufen – View of Schwäbisch Gmünd loop from Ottenbach

02:33

35.8km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.4 km for 223 m

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2.95 km

View of Hohenstaufen

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Beautiful stretch of road overlooking Hohenstaufen and Albvorland.

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4.69 km

View of Hohenrechberg Castle

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Beautiful panorama with the ruin Rechberg and the Hohenstaufen.

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5.84 km

View of Hohenneuffen Castle and the Swabian Jura

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12.0 km

Hohenstaufenbahn Rail Trail

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Beautiful bike path from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Faurndau without steep stretches of road. The cycle path runs on the former Hohenstaufenbahn route.

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14.4 km

View of Schwäbisch Gmünd

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Wonderful view of the old town of Gmünd. The route is also easy for children to ride.

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16.4 km

Marketplace Schwäbisch Gmünd

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The fountain column from the Renaissance is crowned by the double image of the Madonna in the Radiant Wreath (dated 1686).

Mary shows the baby Jesus on the side and …

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19.5 km

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22.0 km

Josef W. Michel Square and Fountain, Schwäbisch Gmünd

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Schwäbisch Gmünd is the ideal starting point for a bike tour – for example to the source of the Rems. On our profile you will find many suggestions for beautiful nature experiences in the Rems Valley.

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22.0 km

View of the Old Town and the Gold and Silver Forum, Schwäbisch Gmünd

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The "Forum Gold and Silver" is located at the confluence of the Rems and Josefsbach rivers. It's one of the few modern buildings in the city center. Its attractive exterior …

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