Nature Reserve Guide
Apfelwörth is a nature reserve in Swabia, Germany, characterized by a wetland landscape shaped by the Danube River. This protected area features oxbow lakes, extensive reed beds, wet meadows, and riparian forests, creating a diverse environment. The terrain in Apfelwörth provides a setting for outdoor activities, primarily on designated routes that respect its ecological significance.
Apfelwörth offers more than 50 routes across several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more. More…
111
Routes
4.6
(332)
Average rating
1855
People visited

4.4
(192)
961
riders
63.2km
03:45
160m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(18)
48
riders
46.4km
02:41
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(10)
65
riders
24.1km
01:25
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
22
riders
15.9km
00:59
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
37
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(7)
26
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
18
hikers
10.4km
02:38
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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14
hikers
5.26km
01:20
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(4)
30
riders
30.4km
01:16
130m
130m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
riders
42.4km
01:42
130m
130m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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19
riders
11.8km
00:29
30m
30m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(1)
8
riders
28.2km
02:07
240m
240m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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6
riders
34.3km
01:51
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
36.9km
03:05
540m
540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
62.8km
05:11
800m
800m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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9
runners
6.00km
00:37
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(11)
7
runners
11.2km
01:09
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
6
runners
3.98km
00:25
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(1)
2
riders
82.8km
04:58
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
4
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
39.0km
02:25
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
28.3km
02:08
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Apfelwörth is a nature reserve in Swabia, Germany, located near Blindheim. Established in 1983, it covers approximately 188 hectares and is characterized by a wetland landscape with oxbow lakes, reed beds, wet meadows, and riparian forests. The reserve is a significant bird sanctuary, providing habitat for over 70 rare and endangered bird species.
Apfelwörth offers routes for various outdoor activities, including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. There are more than 70 routes available, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 120 visitors. More information can be found in the Cycling in Apfelwörth guide.
Yes, Apfelwörth features several touring cycling routes. An easy option is the "Danube Near Schwenningen – Ludwigschwaige Chapel loop from Blindheim," which is about 9.8 miles (15.9 km) long. Other routes include the "Ludwigschwaige Chapel – Oberthürheim Chapel loop from Höchstädt (Donau)" at approximately 34.3 miles (55.2 km). Explore more options in the Cycling in Apfelwörth guide.
Apfelwörth offers several hiking trails, including easy and moderate options. An easy route is the "Natural Kneipp Bath Gremheim – Schwenningen Power Plant loop from Naturwaldreservat Neugeschüttwörth," which spans about 3.7 miles (6 km). A moderate option is the "Natural Swimming Lake – Langmahdsee loop from Blindheim," covering approximately 6.5 miles (10.5 km). Further details are available in the Hiking in Apfelwörth guide.
Yes, Apfelwörth includes easy routes suitable for beginners and families. For hiking, the "Natural Kneipp Bath Gremheim – Danube Near Schwenningen loop from Naturwaldreservat Neugeschüttwörth" is an easy 3.2-mile (5.2 km) trail. An easy touring cycling option is the "Danube Near Schwenningen – Ludwigschwaige Chapel loop from Blindheim," approximately 9.8 miles (15.9 km) long. The Easy hikes in Apfelwörth guide provides more information.
Many routes in Apfelwörth receive high ratings. The "Danube Near Schwenningen – Ludwigschwaige Chapel loop from Blindheim" touring cycling route has a 5.0-star rating. The "Natural Swimming Lake – Langmahdsee loop from Blindheim" hiking route also holds a 5.0-star rating. Overall, routes in Apfelwörth have an average rating of 4.6 stars from more than 120 visitors.
Apfelwörth supports various cycling activities, including touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking. Routes range from easy to difficult, with options like the "Beer Garden Beim Lagoi – Bäldleschwaige Beer Garden loop from Schwenningen (Bayern)" for road cycling, approximately 26.1 miles (42.1 km). Guides such as Road Cycling Routes in Apfelwörth offer detailed information.
Yes, Apfelwörth offers mountain biking trails, with options ranging from easy to difficult. An easy route is the "Wertingen Market Square – Wertingen Town Center loop from Blindheim," approximately 21.3 miles (34.3 km). More challenging trails, such as the "Christgarten Monastery Church – View of Mönchsdeggingen loop from Blindheim," cover about 38.6 miles (62.1 km). The MTB Trails in Apfelwörth guide provides further details.
Apfelwörth is characterized by its unique wetland landscape, which includes artificially created oxbow lakes, remnants of the Danube River's former course, extensive reed beds, wet meadows, and riparian forests. These features contribute to its status as a critical bird sanctuary and a natural monument. The area is part of the larger European bird sanctuary "Donauauen und Donauried between Höchstädt and Donauwörth."
Apfelwörth features a total of 71 routes on komoot across various sports. These routes have been explored by more than 590 visitors, contributing to an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. The available routes cater to different skill levels and activity preferences.
Apfelwörth is managed by the Landkreis Dillingen an der Donau. The official website for the administrative district is www.landkreis-dillingen.de. For specific inquiries regarding nature conservation and permitted activities within the reserve, the Lower Nature Conservation Authority can be reached at +49 9071 51-201.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Apfelwörth to help plan outdoor activities. These include guides for Cycling in Apfelwörth, Hiking in Apfelwörth, Road Cycling Routes in Apfelwörth, and MTB Trails in Apfelwörth. There are also guides for jogging, gravel biking, and attractions.

