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Baden-Württemberg

Staufer loop

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Staufer loop

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4.6

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977

riders

Staufer loop

01:43

28.3km

230m

Cycling

The Stauferschleife exudes medieval flair on beautiful cycle paths southwest of Schwäbisch Gmünd. On the 28-kilometer-long tour, you cycle to relics worth seeing such as the Wäscherschloss and the old border fortifications of the Limes.

You start your journey in the south of Schwäbisch Gmünd on the old Hohenstaufen railway…

by Remstal Tourismus e.V.

Last updated: June 3, 2024

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

View of Schwäbisch Gmünd

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Wonderful view of the old town of Gmünd. The route is also easy for children to ride.

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1.45 km

Hohenstaufenbahn Rail Trail

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Beautiful bike path from Schwäbisch Gmünd to Faurndau without steep stretches of road. The cycle path runs on the former Hohenstaufenbahn route.

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4.03 km

Stadtwirt’s Beer Garden

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A beer garden right on the bike path is always great. Cycling always makes you hungry and dusty. And here you can breastfeed both.

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16.4 km

Wäscher Castle

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Wäscherschloss Castle is a popular tourist destination in the region. The medieval castle complex dates back to the time of the Staufers and is nowadays often used as a backdrop …

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25.4 km

Limes border

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Here is a reconstruction of the different border fortifications of Upper Germany and Raetia with the devil's wall, wooden palisades, ramparts and moats.

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28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

6.33 km

3.85 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

1.80 km

149 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Thursday 4 June

18°C

9°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2024,Stauferschleife-🚴‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️🌞eine ganz entspannte Runde bevor 🌩🌧🌩

A nice, relaxed ride with sunshine to start with but quite humid. Past the Mariengrotte in the direction of Wäscherschloß. On the way, you could still see some of the effects of last week's flooding. Shortly afterwards, a thunderstorm came with a lot of rain.

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October 15, 2024,WoMo-Stellplatz Schwäbisch Gmünd Stauferschleife Runde

You can find the video of the bike tour on YouTube: Iris and Uwes WoMo Welt

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October 25, 2024,Herbstliche Staufertour

Take advantage of the wonderful autumn weather. Cross the Remstal up to Wäscherschloss and take a leisurely walk back along the old railway line.

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April 8, 2024,Von Schönbronn zum Wäscherschloss, durch's schöne Beutetal ins Remstal und über Straßdorf zurück

We enjoyed the splendor of spring flowers on beautiful bike paths and quiet roads.

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November 15, 2025,Tour

Veal roast, no thanks. Everyone has the right to a longer life.

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April 8, 2024

The Stauferschleife exudes medieval flair on beautiful cycle paths southwest of Schwäbisch Gmünd. On the 28-kilometer-long tour, you cycle to relics worth seeing such as the Wäscherschloss and the old border fortifications of the Limes.
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You start your journey in the south of Schwäbisch Gmünd on the old

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Stadtwirt’s Beer Garden

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Limes border

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