Ellwangen Castle – Wasser loop from Lauchheim

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Ellwangen Castle – Wasser loop from Lauchheim

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Ellwangen Castle – Wasser loop from Lauchheim

02:21

39.9km

270m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.7 km for 188 m

After 21.2 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.29 km

View of Kapfenburg Castle

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Live events are always held at the Kapfenburg in summer; Johannes Oerding, Patrick Kelly, Status Quo or Jethro Tull have played here.

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19.8 km

Ellwangen Castle

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The castle above Ellwangen served from 1460 the princely provosts of the prince provost Ellwangen as a residential and royal seat and from 1802/1803 to 1842 as electoral or royal …

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21.1 km

Marktplatz and Basilica of St. Vitus, Ellwangen

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A beautiful, airy square, surrounded by mansions with magnificent facades and the two imposing churches of St. Vitus and the Jesuit Church (now the Evangelical Parish Church) as well as …

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29.2 km

Bucher Reservoir

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In summer, a wide range of leisure activities are possible: There is a pedal boat and rowing boat rental, berths for sailing boats, you can surf and sail, swim and …

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30.9 km

View of Bucher Reservoir

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Very well developed cycle paths around the Buch reservoir

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31.7 km

Bucher Stausee Nature Reserve

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It is worthwhile at any time of the day or year.
It is best during the week otherwise the banks around the lake are unfortunately too overcrowded

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32.0 km

Wasser

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Nice lake to chill. Great beach bar, but the kiosk with the glass house is also recommended.

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32.3 km

Bucher Stausee Forebay

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Basin of the Bucherstausee

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39.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

10.0 km

6.54 km

2.56 km

712 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

6.25 km

3.83 km

2.05 km

398 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 6 October

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Ellwangen Castle – Wasser loop from Lauchheim

View of Kapfenburg Castle

Ellwangen Castle

Marktplatz and Basilica of St. Vitus, Ellwangen

Bucher Reservoir

View of Bucher Reservoir

Bucher Stausee Nature Reserve

Wasser

Bucher Stausee Forebay

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