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Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Lauchheim

Birdwatching at Bucher Stausee – Forebay of Buch Reservoir loop from Lauchheim

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Road cycling routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Lauchheim

Birdwatching at Bucher Stausee – Forebay of Buch Reservoir loop from Lauchheim

Moderate

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Birdwatching at Bucher Stausee – Forebay of Buch Reservoir loop from Lauchheim

01:57

38.1km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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After 20.9 km for 1.42 km

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Start point

Train Station

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5.72 km

St. Mauritius Catholic Parish Church, Westhausen

Highlight • Religious Site

Westhausen with the Catholic Parish Church of St. Mauritius.

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9.48 km

Here you can read which birds live here in the "pool" from the lake. Quite interesting and educational. There are always people here with huge telephoto lenses and are fascinated by the bird life

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9.71 km

Forebay of Buch Reservoir

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The reservoir is great for a large or small break. There is a sandy beach and large lawns to relax. Barbecue areas and a kiosk are also available. If you …

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17.7 km

Obere Tor Lauchheim

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It is possible to drive through town, you just have to watch out for pedestrians crossing

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25.1 km

View of Karkstein

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View from the AAiender road to the limestone mountain

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26.8 km

Invites you to linger with an ice cream and cafe nearby

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27.7 km

View of Flochberg Castle Ruins

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the castle ruins offer great photo opportunities and you can see the IPF from there, and the IPF is quite simply a mega beautiful mountain

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38.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

8.93 km

6.96 km

5.38 km

2.10 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

3.82 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Thursday 4 June

18°C

9°C

44 %

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