Danube Cycle Path – Cycle path on the Danube dyke loop from Genderkingen

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Danube Cycle Path – Cycle path on the Danube dyke loop from Genderkingen

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Danube Cycle Path – Cycle path on the Danube dyke loop from Genderkingen

03:08

45.0km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Altmühltal

Vogelfreistätte Feldheimer Stausee

Geopark Ries

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

10.3 km

View of the Confluence of the Wörnitz and Danube in Donauwörth

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Finally on the Danube at the gates of Donauwörth.

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10.5 km

Donauwörth Old Town

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Beautifully situated on the banks of the Danube. And the ice cream parlors and cafés in the old town are fantastic.

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23.5 km

Feldheimer Stausee Bird Sanctuary

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An information board about the local nature reserve. Priority for migratory birds. Really interesting!

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26.5 km

Confluence of Lech and Danube

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From this position, the Danube Bridge, the confluence of the Lech and Danube rivers can be observed beautifully – and relatively safely. If you want to get closer to the …

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26.9 km

Lech estuary on the Danube near Marxheim

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In the second picture you can see the Brückenwirt, an old traditional tavern with a guest room, and really tasty

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30.5 km

Danube Cycle Path

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A very nice bike path

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31.0 km

Danube Cycle Path

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Just don't drive on the dam...

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32.1 km

Cycle path on the Danube dyke

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Gravel and gravel paths without end along the Danube.

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45.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

14.9 km

7.58 km

4.20 km

1.10 km

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

16.2 km

606 m

487 m

287 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

8°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

July 12, 2024,Etappe 7 Von Marxheim nach Donauwörth

As the tour to Donauwörth today seemed too short and the main road too boring, I decided to make a loop on the Danube dyke around the Danube-Bertholdsheim reservoir. As it had rained heavily again during the night, the beginning through the forest was very unpleasant and I had to whip out the mosquito spray again straight away. On the …

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