Fehlatal Nature Reserve – Lauchert Pond loop from Ruchberg

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Fehlatal Nature Reserve – Lauchert Pond loop from Ruchberg

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Fehlatal Nature Reserve – Lauchert Pond loop from Ruchberg

03:42

58.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Obere Donau

Kornbühl, Bühlberge und Woogtal

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.20 km

Kornbühl, Bühlberge und Woogtal

Nature Reserve

25.3 km

Fehla Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful cycling and hiking area.

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26.9 km

Fehla Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Transalblust highlight: The Fehlatal impresses with its wonderful seclusion. No road noise, no train route - there are only cycling and hiking trails in this nature reserve.

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27.5 km

Fehlatal

Nature Reserve

30.0 km

Fehlatal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful, car-free bike path from Hettingen to Neufra

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34.3 km

Lauchertal

Highlight • River

Always worth a tour.

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34.8 km

Lauchert Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake on the Lauchert with benches for a break.

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36.8 km

Lauchert Valley Path

Highlight • Trail

A very beautiful valley. The path is sometimes a little narrow when there is oncoming traffic.

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40.1 km

Lauchert Valley

Highlight • River

The Laucherttal is a worthwhile excursion destination along the whole route from the source to the confluence with the Danube near Sigmaringendorf.

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48.9 km

Laucherttal near the mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The Lacherttal is very beautiful and the roller mill has an interesting history.

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58.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

12.9 km

5.98 km

4.27 km

912 m

594 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

9.18 km

3.74 km

3.70 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

2°C

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Comments

October 11, 2023,Fehlatal – Laucherttal Runde von Neufra aus

Today I took advantage of the nice weather to take a tour through Fehla and Laucherttal. We started from the train station in Neufra in the direction of Hettingen, over which the castle is visible from afar. We continued along the Lauchert via Gammertingen, Mariaberg to Mägerkingen. There at Lauchertsee I treated myself to a cool Kristallweizen at the Seelokal …

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August 30, 2024,Runde von Melchingen durch das Laucherttal und zurück durchs Fehlatal

From the hiking car park in Melchingen, the route continues along the Lauchert. There are always beautiful views and past the Mariaberg monastery. The way back through the quiet Fehlatal was also great. Hardly any elevation gain. Small climb behind Burladingen. There are still cyclists without motors!!

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May 2, 2025,Von Melchingen durch das Laucherttal und durch das Fehlatal zurück

The Fehlatal is an absolute highlight. Overall, it was a really great tour. Unfortunately, I don't remember who I saw it with.

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September 3, 2023,Burladingen_Kornbühl mit Salmendinger Kapelle_Laucherttal_Fehlatal

From Burladingen towards the sports field in Ringingen. From there we continue to Kornbühl, past a farm with Angus cattle. The climb up the Kornbühl to the Salmendiger Chapel is worthwhile. From there you have a great view of the entire area. We continued via Salmendingen to Melchingen and then straight up to the Himmelberg wind farm. Here, too, you …

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