Mähdigraben – Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary loop from Genderkingen

Mähdigraben – Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary loop from Genderkingen

Moderate

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Mähdigraben – Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary loop from Genderkingen

02:18

34.2km

60m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21.4 km for 44 m

After 27.2 km for 5 m

After 27.3 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.49 km

Mähdigraben

Highlight • River

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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15.8 km

Neptune sculpture on the River Lech

Highlight • Monument

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

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17.3 km

Neptune Sculpture at the Lech Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The work of art here is a sculpture that is supposed to represent Poseidon.

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19.4 km

Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary

Highlight • Lake

Especially in late spring you can watch the offspring of various waterfowl here.

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21.4 km

Ellgau Run-of-River Power Plant

Highlight • Bridge

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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21.5 km

Lech Dam Ellgau

Highlight • Structure

From this weir you have a beautiful view up and down the Lech and it is most impressive when the locks are open and the water thunders into the depths.

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34.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

845 m

318 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

8.65 km

1.07 km

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

3°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2022,Am Lech, auf Schotterwegen

Along the Lech on gravel paths, criss-crossing through the lush green alluvial forest. After the heavy rain in the morning and before the announced rain front in the afternoon, we quickly headed out into nature. With the beautiful river landscape right on my doorstep, enjoying the beauty of nature, the river, the animals and plants. At the bridge over the …

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