In Ganghofer's footsteps in the Swabian Holzwinkel
In Ganghofer's footsteps in the Swabian Holzwinkel
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In Ganghofer's footsteps in the Swabian Holzwinkel
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71.5km
420m
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The cycle path takes you along the route of a disused railway line out into the wooded, scenic "Swabian Holzwinkel" where Ludwig Ganghofer, father of the German Heimatroman, grew up. You can also shorten this tour by boarding at any point between Zusmarshausen, Horgau and Welden.
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Last updated: August 30, 2024
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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 36.3 km for 98 m
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9.55 km
Covered bridge over the Schmutter River
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18.0 km
Weldenbahn Cycle Path
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36.3 km
Pilgrimage Church of St. Michael, Violau
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71.5 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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39.6 km
13.1 km
10.9 km
6.55 km
1.34 km
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Surfaces
62.0 km
6.29 km
2.17 km
577 m
464 m
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Lowest point (430 m)
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Trail Reviews
Welden Railway Stories A comfortable and charming cycle path along the foundations of the disused railway line led us to the Swabian Holzwinkel region. Its history as a former railway line adds a wealth of charm to the route. We cycled through forests and fields, past Lake Rothsee, and enjoyed wonderful views.
The video of the tour is available on YouTube. Link below. https://youtu.be/lxMtqdkDYNk?si=8lvpjnhz7bzG1Ji0
At noon, I have a check-up appointment with the orthopedist in Kriegshaber. It makes sense to continue westwards afterwards. So first of all, I head for the Weldenbahn cycle path. It always works. In Horgau, I head towards Rothsee, which I have wanted to go there for a long time. In Zusmarshausen, I then have to decide whether to go towards Burgau and then to the Danube or towards Wertingen 🤔? I decide on Wertingen, but then I come across a sign saying "Violau". Why not stop by the pilgrimage church again, which was the destination of our traditional costume pilgrimage for so many years! Heavenly peace in Violau!💒 From Violau, I head towards Welden. I'm prepared for a few steep climbs, but ultimately it's not tragic. My darling is carefully carried over a forest construction site, but that's about it for the difficulties. From Welden, I then head back along the railway cycle path. I'm still thinking about whether I should add another 15 km loop - but I'll let it go! 85 km is enough...
A tour with many kilometers on tarred paths. However, you have to be aware that the Weldenbahnradweg is a kind of motorway;). There were some nice beer gardens along the way if you want to stop by, e.g. B. at the train station Horgau or right next to the pilgrimage church. The last part led along the bike path right next to the road. Next time I would prefer to go into the forest.
Luckily on the way back we had the wind at our backs, which made life difficult for us on the way there. And once such a vegetable transport gets rolling, nothing and nobody can stop it. :))
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May 14, 2024
The cycle path takes you along the route of a disused railway line out into the wooded, scenic "Swabian Holzwinkel" where Ludwig Ganghofer, father of the German Heimatroman, grew up. You can also shorten this tour by boarding at any point between Zusmarshausen, Horgau and Welden.
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