Seen from the north, the Swabian Alb is a high plateau that rises up from the Neckar - between Tuttlingen and the Nördlinger Ries in a 200 kilometre long ramp, the Albtrauf. Up to 400 metres in altitude have to be overcome on numerous "climbs". Cyclists are advised not to underestimate the climbing sections. Ramps such as the Ochsenwanger Steige climb mercilessly up to 18 per cent towards the sky, and then straight ahead. Gruelling! If you dare, you can include the climb in our tour suggestion around Teck Castle (and head towards Ochsenwang in Bissingen). The neighbouring Hepsisauer Steige is even more beautiful because of the view. Up to the start of the hairpin bends, you cycle on traffic-free paths, always with Teck Castle in view, one of numerous castles and palaces guarding the Albtrauf.
The neighbouring Hepsisauer Steige is even more beautiful because of the view. Up to the start of the hairpin bends, you cycle along traffic-free paths, always with Teck Castle in view, one of the many castles and palaces that watch over the Albtrauf.
You can find these routes in the PDF download:
TOUR 1: Sonnenbühl and Lautertal
TOUR 2: Around Teck Castle
GPS DATA: TOUR offers the tour data for free download. You can download the tracks in GPX format directly onto a GPS device or view them on your computer in Google Earth or Google Maps.
