Brenz Cycle Route: source to the Danube – Heidenheim Brenz Region

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Brenz Cycle Route: source to the Danube – Heidenheim Brenz Region

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Brenz Cycle Route: source to the Danube – Heidenheim Brenz Region

03:38

60.0km

260m

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Do you want to cycle along a river from its source to its mouth? No problem! Take a day and two bikes and take the train to Königsbronn, where the Brenz originated. The hot pot, the source, is a feast for the eyes with its blue-green shimmering, crystal clear water.…

by Schwäbische Alb

Last updated: July 5, 2024

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After 57.1 km for 152 m

After 57.6 km for 152 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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548 m

Brenztopf (Source of the River Brenz)

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On the weekend, this place is sometimes very crowded, so it is recommended to visit the Brenzersprung during the week. The water is very clear. Has something mystical.

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3.14 km

Lake Itzelberg

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The Itzelberger See is a beautiful local recreation area. There is a lot to discover. The animal world is diverse. Directly at the lake is also a miniature golf course …

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25.8 km

Stone Maidens rock formations

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Fantastic bike path along the Brenz in the Eselsburger valley. You can also climb here.

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57.4 km

Confluence of the Brenz and the Danube

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Nice place at the Brenz estuary, you can rest on the large steps and enjoy the view.

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60.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

14.7 km

12.1 km

9.73 km

3.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

7.53 km

3.65 km

2.96 km

323 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Saturday 3 October

21°C

8°C

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Comments

October 1, 2023,#1: Brenztal, Eselsburger Tal, Lauingen an der Donau

Cycled through the beautiful Brenztal with the Eselsburger Tal to the Danube. Great tour with the best Indian summer weather. By the way, we were inspired for this part of the tour by @Sigge🚌💨, it was definitely worth it.

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April 14, 2022,Brenz-Tour...von dem Brenzursprung bis zur Donau

This beautiful spring day was just right for the varied Brenz Tour. It begins at the source of the Brenz in Königsbronn and ends in Lauingen, where the Brenz flows into the Danube. You drive through smaller and larger towns, across meadows, along the edge of the forest... but always close by, mostly directly on the Brenz. It's very interesting …

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April 27, 2025,Auf dem Brenzradweg von Königsbronn nach Gundelfingen an der Donau

This was my first bike tour of the year. I only found the Brenz Cycle Path attractive on certain sections. I didn't like the fact that the cycle path often ran on public roads (albeit well signposted) through residential or industrial areas.

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April 4, 2021

Do you want to cycle along a river from its source to its mouth? No problem! Take a day and two bikes and take the train to Königsbronn, where the Brenz originated. The hot pot, the source, is a feast for the eyes with its blue-green shimmering, crystal clear water. And there is also a lot to discover

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May 24, 2021

Hello, does anyone have experience how to get back to the starting point? Many Thanks.

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Brenz Cycle Route: source to the Danube – Heidenheim Brenz Region

Brenztopf (Source of the River Brenz)

Lake Itzelberg

Stone Maidens rock formations

Confluence of the Brenz and the Danube

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