Salach is a community situated in the district of Göppingen, Germany, known for its diverse outdoor activity landscape. Located at the edge of the Swabian Alb foothills and the adjacent Swabian Alb, the region features rolling hills, dense woodlands, and the scenic Filstal valley. This geographical composition provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and more.
Salach offers a wide range of outdoor activities, with more than…
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4.6
(74)
313
riders
30.9km
02:07
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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241
riders
28.3km
02:02
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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122
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38.5km
02:43
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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89
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35.1km
02:30
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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179
riders
31.5km
02:11
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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131
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35.0km
02:45
750m
750m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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124
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31.1km
02:25
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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59
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28.9km
01:58
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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113
hikers
12.1km
03:24
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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126
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11.8km
03:21
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49
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6.10km
01:43
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
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6.86km
01:54
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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98
riders
55.9km
02:28
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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63
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55.4km
03:03
1,090m
1,090m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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19
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115km
05:54
1,800m
1,800m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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126
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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76
runners
4.71km
00:30
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
11.7km
01:18
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
11.8km
01:16
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.30km
00:29
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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17
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
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36.3km
02:42
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
36.0km
02:04
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
39.7km
02:51
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
hikers
12.0km
03:28
290m
290m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
hikers
14.3km
04:35
570m
580m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

1
hikers
11.0km
03:17
340m
340m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Salach offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features 154 routes with an average rating of 4.54 stars from more than 21,000 visitors.
Salach provides 30 touring cycling routes that explore varied landscapes and historic towns. Routes like the "Alte Bahnstrecke nach Grünbach" offer scenic paths with views of Rechberg and Schloss Weißenstein. More information is available in the Cycling around Salach guide.
Salach features 46 mountain biking trails with varied elevation changes and a mix of natural paths. Trails range from easy to difficult, suitable for different skill levels. The MTB Trails around Salach guide provides detailed information.
Salach offers 30 hiking routes, including options like the "Panorama Trail" along the Albtrauf. The region's location at the foothills of the Swabian Alb provides diverse scenery. Detailed routes can be found in the Hiking around Salach guide.
Yes, Salach offers routes suitable for families, particularly hiking trails. The Family-friendly hikes around Salach guide highlights options that are appropriate for all ages.
Salach has trails where dogs are permitted. Specific dog-friendly hiking routes are detailed in the Dog-friendly hikes around Salach guide, providing options for exploring with pets.
Salach is characterized by rolling hills, deep valleys, and forests at the foot of the Swabian Alb. Notable features include the Albtrauf, the Filstal valley, and the Simonsbach Reservoir. Historic sites like the Drei Kaiserberge (Hohenstaufen, Rechberg, and Stuifen) and various castles such as Filseck Castle are integrated into scenic routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Salach, including Cycling around Salach, MTB Trails around Salach, and Hiking around Salach. Other guides cover family-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy routes, as well as routes accessible from bus stations.
The routes in Salach have been explored by more than 21,000 visitors on komoot. They have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars, based on 2,854 ratings.
Spring and autumn are generally considered the best seasons for cycling tours in Salach due to pleasant temperatures. The varied landscape can be enjoyed during these periods.
The official website for the municipality of Salach is www.salach.de. The general phone number for the Salach municipality (Rathaus) is +49 7162 4008-0.

