Allerheiligen Monastery Ruins – Ellbachstraße loop from Ottenhöfen

Ottenhöfen im Schwarzwald

Allerheiligen Monastery Ruins – Ellbachstraße loop from Ottenhöfen

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Allerheiligen Monastery Ruins – Ellbachstraße loop from Ottenhöfen

04:05

68.2km

1,710m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.73 km

Ascent from Unterwasser

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"Underwater" is a place name, so stay relaxed. The climb up to Allerheiligen is exhausting but doable. He has no extreme ramps.

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7.22 km

The remains of the monastery church form the most impressive part of the monastery ruins. Its cross-shaped floor plan is clearly visible in the still-standing walls, which display architectural styles ranging from late Romanesque to late Gothic.

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12.8 km

Lierbachtal Valley

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In Liebach are the ruins of the Allerheiligen monastery and the Allerheiligen waterfalls, which are well worth a visit.

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22.8 km

Oppenauer Steige Ascent to Zuflucht via Kniebisstraße

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The Oppenauer Steige is always a physical challenge. The comparison with the Kandel, the highest mountain in the Central Black Forest, is certainly obvious, especially considering the climb from Waldkirch, …

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35.7 km

Kniebis Pass (942 meters)

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Many paths lead up to the Kniebis, Freudenstadt's highest-lying "district". For example, via the asphalted Salzleckerweg, or from Mitteltal via the Ellbachstraße, which is closed to motorized traffic.

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38.0 km

Ellbachstraße

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Not too steep. Top asphalt throughout. Perfect for a relaxed racing bike feeling!

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50.7 km

Rotmurg-Winterseitensträßchen

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This highlight is incorrectly named. It is the Rotmurg-Winterseitensträßchen. In contrast to the Winterseitensträßchen, the old Ruhesteinstraße is not paved throughout and has also largely been taken out of use …

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57.1 km

Ruhestein

Mountain Pass

66.1 km

Achertal Cycle Path: Ottenhöfen to Seebach

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The cycle path follows the Acher and is an opportunity to bypass the busy state road on this section. A clear recommendation, especially uphill. The bike path was recently rebuilt and has a very good asphalt surface.

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68.2 km

End point

Train Station

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