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Forest Castles and Gravel Trails


A gravel cycling route starting from Steisslingen

Venture into the forested hills and discover hidden castles on this gravel cycling route.

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The Forest Castles and Gravel Trails route is a 76 km gravel cycling adventure with an ascent of 1231 meters. It takes you through the forested hills and countryside, revealing the hidden gems of the region. Along the way, you will pass through Aach, Schmiedsberg, Welschberg, Fridingen an der Donau, Stiegelesfels, Gallmannsweil, and Orsingen. Highlights include the charming village of Aach, the challenging ascent of Schmiedsberg, and the panoramic views from Welschberg. This route is suitable for cyclists with gravel bike experience due to its off-road sections.

gravel
76 km
1231 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Steißlingen Village center
Steißlingen: Serene cycling in the Black Forest
Steißlingen in Freiburg, Germany, is an ideal destination for both road and gravel cyclists. The region boasts scenic landscapes, rolling hills, and quiet country roads that are perfect for longer rides. Road cyclists can challenge themselves on the famous Black Forest climbs nearby, including Waldkirch and Schauinsland. Gravel cyclists will find a network of gravel paths and trails that wind through the beautiful countryside. Steißlingen itself offers a small-town charm with traditional German architecture and friendly locals.
AachTown
Explore the charming village of Aach.
Schmiedsberg609 mPeak
Experience the challenging ascent of Schmiedsberg.
Welschberg727 mPeak
Enjoy panoramic views from Welschberg.
Fridingen an der DonauVillage
Cycle through the picturesque Fridingen an der Donau.
StiegelesfelsViewpoint
Discover the breathtaking Stiegelesfels.
GallmannsweilVillage
Explore the scenic landscapes of Gallmannsweil.
OrsingenVillage
Experience the charm of Orsingen.
Finish: Steißlingen Village center
Steißlingen: Serene cycling in the Black Forest

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