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Aalen-Umrundung

Aalen (Schwäbische Alb)

In addition to the classic Aalen Trails route, there is a counterclockwise route that follows some of the same trails.

Description

The starting point for this varied tour is the train station in Aalen. We begin by riding leisurely through the small town toward the south until we soon reach the cool edge of the forest. From here, things get serious: a singletrack that’s technically manageable but quickly becomes quite steep leads us up to the Aalbäumle lookout point.

Once at the top, the reward awaits in the form of a first-class descent to Oberkochen. This section offers a great mix of gravel sections and challenging S3 trails. In the valley, we switch sides of the mountain and pedal up gravel roads to Hubertushalde. The subsequent descent back to Oberkochen promises pure riding fun, complete with tight switchbacks that demand a clean line choice.

After leaving Oberkochen behind, we head up the other side of the valley again toward the striking wind turbine. A good distance below the turbine, we cross the well-known “Littlebook Trail.” We skip the arduous climb to the official starting point and switch directly to descent mode instead.

The route takes us further past the Zwerenberg. Since there are virtually no legal trails here—or existing paths have been closed—we recommend the route along the main road to Unterkochen for anyone looking to take a shortcut. The village of Unterkochen is the starting point for the climb to the Vierwegzeiger, where the “Drecksloch Trail” begins. Don’t let the name fool you: this trail is far better than its reputation. It has been integrated into the terrain in an extremely creative and natural way.

After this highlight, another climb follows to join the “Noflow Trail.” Here, too, the name is misleading, as the trail is anything but sluggish: it’s agile, fast, and offers plenty of variety. The long trail eventually leads onto a gravel road not far from the Braunenberg. This is the starting point for the fantastic final descent down to Wasseralfingen, from where we ride back to the train station in Aalen via quiet side roads.

Note: The tour is located in Baden-Württemberg with the legal requirement of a two-meter rule. This tour contains elements that do not comply with this regulation. Rather, it reflects routes that are ridden by local mountain bikers. Compliance with the regulations is the responsibility of each individual mountain biker.

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39 km

1180 m

1180 m

424 above sea level

742 above sea level

1 day

Aalen

Aalen

3693

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Alternative routes

Aalen Trail-Kombi

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Portrait Thomas Giger

About the author: Thomas Giger

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and is a regular online and print author. Over the years, he has specialized in tourism topics and is particularly well known for his blog-style columns. He is also one of Ride MTB's active tour authors.

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and has had a significant influence on the tour database. His focus is on single trail tours. There are few who know the trails in Switzerland as well as he does. However, his areas of expertise also include Aosta, the French Western Alps, and the whole of South Tyrol.

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