Mähdigraben – Lech Dam at Rain loop from Genderkingen

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Mähdigraben – Lech Dam at Rain loop from Genderkingen

Moderate

4.3

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Mähdigraben – Lech Dam at Rain loop from Genderkingen

02:37

37.8km

80m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.92 km for 5 m

After 9.98 km for 8 m

After 36.0 km for 10 m

After 36.1 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.75 km

Lech Bridge

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leads along the main road on the sidewalk

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1.92 km

View of the Lech River

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There are many beautiful sights waiting for you around here.

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4.12 km

Picnic Area at Roth Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Nice picnic area directly at the barrage

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10.1 km

Oberpeiching Power Plant

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The circular route "Tillyweg" passed the power plant in Oberspeiching.
The Tillyweg leads as a hiking trail to the sites of the Battle of Rain from 14/15. April 1632. It …

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11.6 km

Mähdigraben

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The Mähdigraben, a left tributary of the Lech, which flows into the Lech near Oberndorf. A very clear body of water with lots of aquatic plants.

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20.3 km

Neptune sculpture on the River Lech

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Take bathing suits with you. Sandbanks, lakes and beer gardens everywhere nearby

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24.5 km

Ellgau Run-of-River Power Plant

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Thanks to a "track" you can easily push your bike up and down the stairs. This makes it a good way to cross the Lech, even for heavier bikes or weaker riders.

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36.0 km

Lech Dam at Rain

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Here you come across the Lech - which, however, is associated with a considerable Krauskaufwand - the wheels must be transported via a lane next to a grate staircase two floors up and down again.

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37.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

1.20 km

445 m

379 m

300 m

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

7.80 km

2.59 km

2.04 km

334 m

179 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

18°C

9°C

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Comments

March 8, 2022,Kleine Feierabendrunde am Lech

Out for a bit after working from home.
With bright sunshine but an icy east wind.
Up the Lech to the Lechbrücke near Thierhaupten and on the other side back to Rain.

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February 18, 2025,"Heute musste es einfach sein!" - Runde

Winter home tour on the Lech, with a bright blue sky and a chilly cold wind.

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