Hesselberg Summit – Dinkelsbühl Old Town loop from Dinkelsbühl

Hesselberg Summit – Dinkelsbühl Old Town loop from Dinkelsbühl

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Hesselberg Summit – Dinkelsbühl Old Town loop from Dinkelsbühl

04:49

98.3km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.1 km for 150 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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32.6 km

Ornbau Stone Bridge and View of the Altmühl River

Highlight • Bridge

Ornbau is a small town on the Altmühl. The medieval buildings that can be seen here make Ornbau a typical Franconian town.

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39.7 km

View of Vogelinsel (Altmühlsee)

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For a short rest, on the island, which is worth seeing, then it goes on foot. Wheels must stay outside.

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41.2 km

Muhr am See Lake Center

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Pedalo rental, bike rental, rickshaws, campground and the beach house offer the visitor everything he needs for a successful day at the beach.

Opening hours beach house:
01. April to 31. October
from 10:00 clock

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42.9 km

Kitesurfspot Ostufer

Beach

44.3 km

Fountain on Lake Altmühl

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If the wind blows properly from the southwest, you can enjoy a little refreshment here. Otherwise, of course, always a nice photo motif and even if you are in a hurry, definitely worth a look.

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75.8 km

View from Hesselberg

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Also from here a great view

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76.2 km

Hesselberg Summit

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The Hesselberg with 689 meters is the highest elevation in Central Franconia. Up here you have fantastic views in good weather, which can reach into the Alps. There are many …

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76.2 km

Ascent from Gerolfingen to Hesselberg

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The Mont Ventoux from Franconia!

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97.8 km

Dinkelsbühl Old Town

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The city wall with the towers are very worth seeing on the river side.

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98.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.3 km

27.8 km

10.6 km

806 m

625 m

314 m

Surfaces

84.9 km

10.1 km

2.15 km

783 m

491 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

12°C

5°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 1, 2023,RR-Tour, Hirlbach-Tannhausen-Wassertrüdingen-Altmühlsee-Bechhofen-Dinkelsbühl-zurück

Tour to the Altmühlsee with a breakdown again. The gear cable broke at the lake. Had to drive back about 5 km to Gunzenhausen with the highest gear and repair it.

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