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The Castle and River Loop
A road cycling route starting from Tengen
Discover beautiful castles and scenic rivers along this road cycling route.
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This road cycling route starting near Tengen covers a distance of 68 kilometers with an ascent of 997 meters. The route takes you through Schloss Blumenfeld, Willberg, Heilsberg, Gottmadingen, Gailingen am Hochrhein, Hörnliturm, Schaffhausen, Merishausen, and Wannenberg. Along the way, you'll pass by stunning castles, picturesque villages, and enjoy scenic riverside views. With its moderate difficulty level, this route is perfect for well-trained amateurs looking for a captivating cycling experience.
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68 km
997 m
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Start: Tengen City centerTengen: Peaceful cycling in the Freiburg countryside
Tengen is a small town in Germany, located in the Freiburg region. From a cyclist's perspective, Tengen offers picturesque routes through the scenic countryside of Freiburg. The roads are well-maintained and the area is relatively bike-friendly. However, there are no famous cycling spots or well-known climbs nearby. Overall, Tengen is suitable for road and gravel cycling but may lack some of the excitement and challenging terrains found in other popular cycling destinations. 2 km
2 km
Schloss BlumenfeldCastleSchloss Blumenfeld is a charming castle surrounded by beautiful gardens.
4 km
4 km
Willberg689 mPeakWillberg is a quaint village known for its traditional half-timbered houses.
18 km
18 km
Heilsberg569 mPeakHeilsberg offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
20 km
20 km
GottmadingenVillageGottmadingen is a picturesque village with historic buildings.
31 km
31 km
Gailingen am HochrheinVillageGailingen am Hochrhein is located on the banks of the Rhine River.
46 km
46 km
HörnliturmViewpointHörnliturm is a medieval tower offering panoramic views of the region.
50 km
50 km
SchaffhausenTownSchaffhausen features the impressive Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe.
58 km
58 km
MerishausenVillageMerishausen is a charming village with traditional Swiss architecture.
68 km
68 km
Wannenberg760 mPeakWannenberg offers outstanding views of the surrounding landscape.
68 km
68 km
Finish: Tengen City centerTengen: Peaceful cycling in the Freiburg countryside
Cycling routes from Tengen:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Neuhausen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/freiburg/neuhausen-5.webp)
![Image of Thayngen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/thayngen-4.webp)
![Image of Engen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/freiburg/engen-5.webp)
![Image of Blumberg](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/freiburg/blumberg-5.webp)
![Image of Hilzingen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/freiburg/hilzingen-2.webp)
![Image of Geisingen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/freiburg/geisingen-4.webp)
![Image of Gottmadingen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/freiburg/gottmadingen-5.webp)
![Image of Immendingen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/germany/freiburg/immendingen-4.webp)
![Image of Schaffhausen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/schaffhausen-5.webp)