Ballmertshofen Castle – Schimmelturm, Lauingen loop from Dischingen

Ballmertshofen Castle – Schimmelturm, Lauingen loop from Dischingen

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Ballmertshofen Castle – Schimmelturm, Lauingen loop from Dischingen

01:54

46.2km

230m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Geopark Ries

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

View of historic building in Geopark Ries

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

3.94 km

Ballmertshofen Castle

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Ballmertshofen Castle, an interesting Renaissance building from the late 16th century, the seat of former local lords and now also used as a council and school house for the small …

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13.2 km

Rural road between Sachsenhausen and Medlingen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet route with good surface.

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18.8 km

Collegiate Church of the Assumption of Mary Obermedlingen

Highlight • Religious Site

The Obermedlingen collegiate church is a real surprise.
In 1700 the foundation stone for the new construction of the monastery and today's collegiate church was laid. The furnishings are kept …

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19.3 km

Obermedlingen–Gundelfingen Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great bike path to drive on

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23.2 km

Unteres Tor, Gundelfingen

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The lower gate is 35m high and was part of the city wall.
What is also interesting here, the number of storks, you can see a breeding pair on almost every roof in April.

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28.5 km

Schimmelturm, Lauingen

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With its 54 meters it cannot be overlooked. Whoever wants to go up pays an entrance fee of two euros. The door is locked. You can get the key in …

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28.6 km

Schimmelturm and the Town Hall, Lauingen

Highlight • Historical Site

The tower on the market square is called the Schimmelturm. If you want to climb it, you have to get the key from the restaurant/hotel Lodner (“Drei Mohren”). The view is spectacular.

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