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Biking Trails in Southwest GermanyCycling Towards Happiness

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Long Seasons, Long Trails

How much time do you need to bike across Baden-Württemberg? As much as you want. With mountains, nature reserves, orchards, juniper heaths, and vineyards, Southwest Germany has plenty to offer. And so do the trails: sweat your way up the ridges of the Swabian Jura or coast downhill on your mountain bike in the Black Forest. Scenic places like Schauinsland or Geiernest remind us to look beyond our handlebars while cycling. And just around the next bend of the bike trail? There’s always another surprise waiting – maybe a farm café or a cozy rest stop.
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Biking in Baden-Württemberg

At a Glance

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5,000 km of Bikeable Baden-Württemberg

From day trips to bike tours. Easy trails to the ultimate MTB challenge. Our extensive bike network lets you live out your touring ideas – be it road bike, mountain bike, e-bike, or gravel bike. Your own discoveries included.

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From Bike to Bed

Bike across the South for days and explore the most scenic spots in stages – with over 5,900 bike-friendly accommodations in Southwest Germany through Bett+Bike.

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ADFC-Approved

No unpleasant surprises – you can rely on the quality of the cycle routes awarded by the cycling club. Tested in practice and divided into categories of up to five stars.

Enduring Happiness
Exploring Baden-Württemberg by bike

From Near to Far

Long-Distance Cycling Trails for Tourers

Each route is at least 100 kilometers long, has excellent signposting and offers a little piece of paradise. Our 21 long-distance cycling trails between Odenwald and Lake Constance allow you to tour the South West of Germany well-prepared – with scenic breaks along the way.

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The brand new Württemberger Valley Cycle Route – traverse 12 valleys, passing mystical legends and the Swabian Alb’s impressive rock formations.

4,500 km of Cycle Trails in Southwest Germany

Long-Distance Cycle Paths

21 long-distance routes form Baden-Württemberg's cycling backbone. Well-signposted and at least 100 km long, they connect tourist highlihts – perfect for touring cyclists seeking to explore Suthwest Germany.

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Upper Swabia-Allgäu Cycle Route
The Upper Swabia-Allgäu Cycle Route combines the natural and cultural treasures of Upper Swabia and Baden-Württemberg’s part of the Allgäu region on a 365-kilometre circular route. The route takes you...
Upper Swabia-AllgäuMedium26h365kmLoop tour
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Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Route
The Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Route, classified as a ‘quality cycling route’ by the ADFC, extends from the highest church tower in the world down to the shores of Lake Constance.
Lake Constance9h156kmOne way tour
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THE KOCHER-JAGST CYCLE ROUTE
Cycling along a river is relaxing as well as scenic. On the Kocher-Jagst Cycle Route (Kocher-Jagst-Radweg) you get to know TWO rivers, the Kocher and the Jagst.
HohenloheMedium79:5h334.8kmLoop tour
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Swabian Alb Cycle Route - Overall tour
Experience what the Alb has to offer Cyclists on the Swabian Alb Cycle Route travel several million years into the region's past. In keeping with this journey through time, the figure of the Lion Man...
Medium32:20h416.8kmStage tour
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Alb Valley Cycle Route
Do you love wide-open vistas? Are you interested in Ice Age caves? Then the Albtäler Cycle Path is for you. Rated 4* by the ADFC (German Cyclist’s Association), the 186-km / 115-mile circuit in the S...
Medium21h186.7kmStage tour
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The Württemberg Wine Cycle Path
Picturesque half-timbered towns, fascinating landscapes, traditional wineries, modern wine bars and rustic taverns: the Württemberg Wine Cycle Route winds its way through vineyards over a total length...
Stuttgart RegionMedium22h396.4kmStage tour
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Hohenzollern Cycle Route - Overall tour
Princely castles, English gardens and grandiose views The Hohenzollern Cycle Route leads past spectacular palaces, residences and castles in the Swabian Alb all the way down to the shores of Lake Cons...
Medium20:50h271.7kmStage tour
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Remstal-Radweg (EN)
An adventure tour with picturesque scenery, blossoming wine culture, impressive half-timbered houses and idyllic orchards.
Stuttgart Region7:19h105.3kmStage tour
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Southern Black Forest Cycle Route
Quiet country lanes; unspoiled natural beauty; medieval towns; gentle terrain. If all that appeals, plan to pedal the Southern Black Forest Cycle Route (Südschwarzwald Radweg). The 4* rating for this...
Black ForestMedium20h268.8kmLoop tour
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THE BLACK FOREST PANORAMA CYCLE TRAIL
There’s so much more to the beautiful Black Forest than pine trees. With peaceful lakes and meadows, traditional farmhouses and small villages, as well as the freshest air, it’s a terrific place to cy...
Black ForestMedium20:49h287.4kmStage tour
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THE HEIDELBERG-BLACK FOREST-LAKE CONSTANCE CYCLE ROUTE
From the romantic and ancient university town of Heidelberg via the idyllic Black Forest to beautiful Lake Constance, the Heidelberg-Black Forest-Lake Constance Cycle Route (Heidelberg-Schwarzwald-Bod...
Black ForestHard22:15h304.7kmStage tour
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The Baden Wine Cycle Path
The new Baden Wine Cycle Path connects the Baden wine regions of Markgräflerland, Kaiserstuhl, Tuniberg, Breisgau, Ortenau, Kraichgau & Badische Bergstraße over around 460 kilometres.
Black ForestMedium29:43h468kmStage tour
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Naturpark-Radweg
The Nature Park Cycle Trail runs for around 260 kilometres in several stages through the most beautiful corners of the northern and central Black Forest.
Black ForestMedium18:43h261kmStage tour
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Lake Constance Cycle trail: All along the lakeshore
1 lake, 2 wheels and 3 countries On two wheels you will experience Lake Constance at its best.
Lake ConstanceMedium17:27h258.5kmLoop tour
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Rheinradweg - EuroVelo 15 - von Konstanz bis Mannheim
The Rhine Cycle Route is suitable for cyclists of all fitness levels and abilities. It runs along one of the longest rivers in Europe. From the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the Rhine has promoted cult...
131h521kmOne way tour
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Württemberg Valley Cycle Route - overall tour
River stories and tinkerer legends Like blue ribbons, wide rivers and idyllic streams meander through the unique landscape of the Swabian Alb with its steep rock faces, gentle hills and spectacular sw...
Medium20:50h273kmStage tour
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Neckar Valley Cycle Route
Along the River Neckar, the winemaking culture stretches back over centuries. But the 4-star Neckar Valley Cycle Route (Neckartal-Radweg) offers much more than wine tasting and vineyards. Its 370 km /...
Stuttgart Region26:55h374.8kmStage tour
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From Flatland Cruises to Gravel Trails – Endorphins Guaranteed

Nature Parks Gravel Crossing

Over Sticks and Stones

Ride through the wooded and pastoral landscapes of the southern Odenwald, along the vineyards of the Kraichgau and Heilbronn region, and over the densely forested highlands of the Black Forest. The Gravelbike is right at home on unpaved paths during the Nature Parks Gravel Crossing, covering 690 kilometers and 14,000 meters of elevation across 11 stages. Traverse four nature parks: Neckartal-Odenwald, Stromberg-Heuchelberg, Central/North Black Forest, and the Southern Black Forest.

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Gravel through Baden-Württemberg in 24 minutes: Watch the SaddleStories gravel documentary on YouTube and experience first-hand how Angi & Reini cycle 700 km across Baden-Württemberg on the Nature Park Gravel Crossing.

Cyclist from a distance cycling through a green landscape.
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Three people ride gravel bikes between forest and vineyards.
Uphill cycling in the Black Forest.
A cyclist is riding along a forest path towards a tower.
A cyclist on a gravel path in front of a Black Forest panorama.
Cyclist enjoying the Black Forest panorama on his bike tour.
Cyclist on a natural path through the Black Forest.
Two people cycling up the Feldberg on a natural path.
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Taking a break on a wooden bench with a view during a bike tour.
Stage 1 of the Nature Parks Gravel Crossing tour:
65 kilometers through the Rhine Valley, the Odenwald, to the Neckar Valley.
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