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From Crater to Crater

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From Crater to Crater

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4.5

(183)

602

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From Crater to Crater

03:44

59.4km

220m

Cycling

ATTENTION: From April 29th, 2024 to August 14th, 2024, the Maihingen town center will be closed to traffic. The diversion of the "From Crater to Crater" cycle path leads along the Roman road south of the town.

The "From Crater to Crater" circular route connects the two asteroid craters Nördlinger…

by Bayerisch-Schwaben

Last updated: June 28, 2024

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21.4 km

Marketplace in the old town of Wemding

Highlight • Historical Site

Romantic, medieval, with an old castle moat and a historic rose garden as well as a village market square, the little town of Wemding invites you to explore.

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Basilica of Maria Brünnlein in Wemding

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Here on the outskirts of Wemding is really a beautiful pilgrimage church. The healing water that flows inside the church at the altar is also worth a visit.

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Oettingen Historic Old Town

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The city on the northern edge of the Ries crater looks back on a long history, and visitors can be convinced of this by the numerous sights. Particularly worth mentioning …

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Baldinger Gate (Nördlingen city gate)

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The Baldinger Gate looks a bit crippled compared to the other gates, which is because the tower has collapsed. 🤷‍♂️

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Ries Crater Museum

Highlight • Monument

This museum focuses on the very unusual landscape of the Ries.
You shouldn't miss this visit.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

17.1 km

15.2 km

8.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

18.9 km

7.37 km

1.31 km

975 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Comments

July 19, 2024,Von Krater zu Krater - Ostrunde 🚴‍♂️🚵‍♂️🌲🌳🍀

Discovering home again. This time with the eBike.

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June 28, 2022,Nach Nördlingen und Öttingen.

Unfortunately battery empty shortly before the finish 😱. Still very nice, recommended.

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May 20, 2023,Etappe 1: Ostrunde von Nördlingen nach Baldingen – Von Krater zu Krater

After the forced march on Father's Day, we walked comfortably through the Ries today 🚴 ♀️😁

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April 30, 2025,Geopark Ries-östliche Tour

Exactly three years ago, I downloaded this tour from the Nördlingen Tourist Office, and now it was time to ride it. In glorious sunshine🌞, we set off from the Rieser Sportpark with the Gerd Müller Stadium.
First, we cross Augsburger Strasse and over a railway line to the ST2213. The cycle path leads alongside the road to Wemding. After about …

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May 2, 2026,Etappe 1

Almost without altitude meters, age-appropriate so slowly😅🤭

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July 31, 2021,Durch's Nördlinger Ries

We really enjoyed the tour through 's Nördlinger Ries! The circumnavigation of Nördlingen on the city wall is an absolute highlight and the city center is very beautiful! When you move around in the Ries, you can almost always see the rim of the crater. Impressive!

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June 3, 2024

ATTENTION: From April 29th, 2024 to August 14th, 2024, the Maihingen town center will be closed to traffic. The diversion of the "From Crater to Crater" cycle path leads along the Roman road south of the town.
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The "From Crater to Crater" circular route connects the two asteroid craters Nördlinger Ries

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Marketplace in the old town of Wemding

Basilica of Maria Brünnlein in Wemding

Oettingen Historic Old Town

Baldinger Gate (Nördlingen city gate)

Ries Crater Museum

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