Mochental Castle – Obermarchtal Monastery loop from Obermarchtal

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Mochental Castle – Obermarchtal Monastery loop from Obermarchtal

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Mochental Castle – Obermarchtal Monastery loop from Obermarchtal

01:57

34.9km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Flusslandschaft Donauwiesen zwischen Zwiefaltendorf und Munderkingen

Pfaffenwert

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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937 m

Flusslandschaft Donauwiesen zwischen Zwiefaltendorf und Munderkingen

Nature Reserve

9.70 km

Historic weir and mill in Rottenacker

Highlight • Monument

Great scenery on the Danube

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9.77 km

Walker-Mühle Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The power plant Walker mill in Rottenacker is a run-of-river power plant on the Danube. The entire complex consists of a 120 meter long Streichwehr, the historic powerhouse on the …

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13.8 km

Pfaffenwert Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Purpose: to preserve the old water and the reclaimed lake as a wetland to promote the rare plants and animals dependent thereon, especially migrating birds and amphibians.

Area: 10.1 ha
Height: approx. 492-495 m above sea level
Natural space: Danube-Ablach-Platten

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27.2 km

Mochental Castle

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Left at the castle Mochental it goes steadily up the wooded Bachtal. You actually follow a stream for about 1.5 km and pass small ponds, lakes and fountains.

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31.9 km

Rock Formation in the Danube Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Imposing rock wall next to Danube and train tracks

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32.3 km

Danube River Meadows (Donauwiesen)

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Very nice passage of the bike path.

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34.1 km

Obermarchtal Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

34.1 km

View of Kloster Obermarchtal and the Danube

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In front of the bridge over the Danube, you can take a nice shady break at the bottom of the water and enjoy the view on the water.

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34.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

7.68 km

5.34 km

2.70 km

516 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

3.82 km

1.42 km

595 m

544 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

April 30, 2025,D-89584 Dettingen-Schloß Mochental-Lauterach-Untermarchtal-Lourdesgrotte-Warme Quellen-Munderkingen

Today's tour started in Dettingen near Ehingen. The route initially led north to the western outskirts of Ehingen. Then I followed the cycle path past Schlechtenfeld Airfield.

The weather was once again glorious and perfect for a fantastic bike ride. The meadows shimmered in an emerald green, dotted with yellow-gold flecks formed by fragrant dandelion blossoms. That's the lyrical part …

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