Kocher near Schwäbisch Hall – Starkholzbacher Lake loop from Wanderparkplatz Mönchsberg

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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall

Mainhardt

Kocher near Schwäbisch Hall – Starkholzbacher Lake loop from Wanderparkplatz Mönchsberg

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Kocher near Schwäbisch Hall – Starkholzbacher Lake loop from Wanderparkplatz Mönchsberg

02:23

36.3km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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17.5 km

Kocher near Schwäbisch Hall

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A wonderful stroll and relaxation path… the right place to unwind

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17.7 km

View of Schwäbisch Hall's Old Town

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A very charming old town with many beautiful alleys and old, well-kept and restored half-timbered houses. It is very idyllic along the Kocher river.

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25.1 km

Starkholzbacher Lake

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The Starkholzbacher See near Schwäbisch Hall is a great swimming lake. It has a sunbathing lawn and a bathing jetty. Not far from the lake is the Gipsmühle inn, which originally dates from 1866.

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27.6 km

View of the Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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a very beautiful valley, between the Starkholzstausee and Wielandsweiler

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30.8 km

Rottal Valley near Wielandsweiler

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One of my favorite routes. Sunny at first, then shady and cool in the Rottal valley, amidst relatively untouched nature. Highly recommended!

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33.0 km

Rottal Valley Trail Along the Rot Stream

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This is the absolute highlight of the bike. This path takes you to Mainhardt, Oberrot or Grab. Great route in the cool forest and along the stream.

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34.5 km

Bridge in the Rottal Valley

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The Rottal to Wielandsweiler is wildly romantic and has a mystical effect. It is interesting to visit the remains of the former Hankertsmühle. A stop at the simply beautiful excursion …

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35.9 km

Mönchsberg Beer Garden

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The idyllic beer garden with holiday apartments is located in the heart of the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park in the garden of the forester's house in Mönchsberg near Mainhardt.

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