Motzabach Riverside Trail – German Levada loop from Ottobeuren

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Motzabach Riverside Trail – German Levada loop from Ottobeuren

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Motzabach Riverside Trail – German Levada loop from Ottobeuren

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7.13km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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88 m

Ottobeuren Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery also offers accommodation for guests:
abtei-ottobeuren.de/content/gaestehaus

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209 m

Ottobeuren Basilica

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Incredibly beautiful, a work of art. The late baroque basilica was built as a monastery church in the middle of the 18th century. The rich interior includes frescoes on the …

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209 m

Basilica of St. Alexander and St. Theodor, Ottobeuren

Highlight • Religious Site

The magnificent basilica of St. Alexander and Theodor belongs to the Benedictine Abbey of Ottobeuren and is one of the most beautiful baroque churches in southern Germany.

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298 m

Ottobeuren Benedictine Abbey

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Ottobeuren Benedictine Abbey
The Benedictine abbey was founded in 764.
In 972, Bishop Ulrich of Augsburg obtained from Emperor Otto I the exemption from all imperial burdens and the free …

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3.04 km

Motzabach Riverside Trail

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The stroller-friendly hiking trail is easy to walk. A highlight for families with children, as the Motzabach stream runs along the entire length of the trail. Children can play in it or float boats.

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3.06 km

German Levada

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Hiking next to the small stream is really fun (especially in summer).

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4.94 km

Schachenweiher

Highlight • Lake

The Schachen wasteland is located about 3 km west of Ottobeuren. The place is connected to the main town by a country road. In 1449, a dispute between the Schachenhof …

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5.30 km

View of Theinselberg

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After a slight ascent from Bruchlins you have a beautiful view over Schachen to Theinselberg.
"At over 718 m above sea level, Theinselberg is a striking elevation above the broad …

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7.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.53 km

1.12 km

1.10 km

454 m

Surfaces

2.26 km

2.23 km

1.60 km

489 m

460 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

October 25, 2025,Levada Waldweg - Schachenweiher - Runde ab Ottobeuren

Autumn! 🍂🍁 Today it was rainy and windy, but that didn't stop the colorful leaves in the Ottobeuren protected forest from glowing brightly! It's truly special to stroll along the "German Levada" through the forest in this blaze of color. At the beginning and end, you'll find the Planet Trail, which leads to the observatory. Back at the parking lot …

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