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Cycle route · Ulm · Updated on 14 November 2026

Jakobus Radpilgerweg (Swabian branch to Oberdischingen) cycle route

Jakobus Radpilgerweg (Swabian branch to Oberdischingen) is a cycle route of 20.7 km from Ulm. Along the way you'll find 141 benches, 1 water point, 3 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 2 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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Jakobus Radpilgerweg (Swabian branch to Oberdischingen)
Steinhaus · after 70 m
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Museum Ulm
Museum Ulm · after 162 m
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Kunsthalle Weishaupt
Kunsthalle Weishaupt · after 210 m
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 20.7 km
  • ± 1:25 h
  • ↑ 240 m · ↓ 213 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • National route

  1. Start in Ulm

    0 km

    At the start: Steinhaus.

  2. 162 m · bench

    Museum Ulm and 2 more

    162 m

    Kunsthalle Weishaupt, Rathaus and public toilet

  3. 175 m · 21 benches

    Metzgerturm

    337 m

    Water point

  4. 687 m · 27 benches

    Oberer Donauturm (Werk XXVIII) and 1 more

    1 km

    Obere Stadtkehle (Werk XXVII)

  5. 1.1 km · 43 benches

    Bike pump

    2.1 km

  6. 8.5 km · 25 benches

    Honesty box

    10.6 km

  7. 1.3 km · bench

    Honesty box

    11.9 km

  8. 2.3 km · 6 benches

    Public toilet

    14.2 km

  9. 978 m · 2 benches

    Public toilet

    15.2 km

  10. 5.5 km · 10 benches

    Finish

    20.7 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 14 kmBetween 245 m and 14.2 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

7 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 240 m
Down
↓ 213 m
Highest point
562 m
Lowest point
473 m
  • 5-10% slope · 2 km

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

20.7 km in total
  • Street: 7.4 km
  • Track: 6.8 km
  • Road: 4.8 km
  • Path: 850 m
  • Cycle path: 375 m
  • Busy road: 300 m
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 175 m

Surfaces

20.7 km in total
  • Asphalt: 16.8 km
  • Gravel: 1.2 km
  • Paved: 375 m
  • Unknown: 2.2 km

About the cycle route Jakobus Radpilgerweg (Swabian branch to Oberdischingen)

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Jakobus Radpilgerweg (Swabian branch to Oberdischingen) is a cycle route of 20.7 km that starts in Ulm. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Steinhaus (after 70 m), Museum Ulm (after 162 m) and Kunsthalle Weishaupt (after 210 m).

How hard is the route?

You climb 240 m in total and descend 213 m. Allow ± 1:25 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is street (7.4 km), track (6.8 km) and road (4.8 km). Of the surface, 16.8 km asphalt and 1.2 km gravel. For 2.2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 141 benches, 1 water point, 3 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 2 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. You can fill your bottle after 337 m. The longest stretch without a toilet is 14 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Ulm MinsterUlm MinsterAttraction · 162 m from the route
  2. 2Haus der BegegnungHaus der BegegnungAttraction · 104 m from the route
  3. 3Donauschwäbisches ZentralmuseumDonauschwäbisches ZentralmuseumMuseum · 118 m from the route
  4. 4Obere Donaubastion (Werk I)Obere Donaubastion (Werk I)Attraction · 118 m from the route
  5. 5KZ-Gedenkstätte Oberer KuhbergKZ-Gedenkstätte Oberer KuhbergMuseum · 145 m from the route
  6. 6Fort Oberer Kuhberg (Werk XXXII)Fort Oberer Kuhberg (Werk XXXII)Attraction · 163 m from the route
  7. 7Memminger TorMemminger TorAttraction · 175 m from the route
  8. 8SchwörhausSchwörhausAttraction · 179 m from the route
  9. 9Schloss ErbachSchloss ErbachCastle · 194 m from the route
  10. 10LöwenbrunnenLöwenbrunnenAttraction · 248 m from the route
  11. 11Neuer BauNeuer BauAttraction · 263 m from the route
  12. 12Ehinger Tor (Werk II)Ehinger Tor (Werk II)Attraction · 276 m from the route
  13. 13Fort Unterer Kuhberg (Werk XXIX)Fort Unterer Kuhberg (Werk XXIX)Attraction · 280 m from the route
  14. 14Max-Eyth-DenkmalMax-Eyth-DenkmalMemorial · 296 m from the route
  15. 15Berblinger-TurmBerblinger-TurmObservation tower · 306 m from the route
  16. 16Caponniere 8Caponniere 8Castle · 382 m from the route
  17. 17Hornwerk am Fort Unterer Kuhberg (Werk XXX)Hornwerk am Fort Unterer Kuhberg (Werk XXX)Attraction · 400 m from the route
  18. 18ZeughausZeughausAttraction · 468 m from the route
  19. 19Edwin-Scharff-MuseumEdwin-Scharff-MuseumMuseum · 471 m from the route
  20. 20Museum Brot und KunstMuseum Brot und KunstMuseum · 482 m from the route
  21. 21Mittelbastion (Werk IV)Mittelbastion (Werk IV)Attraction · 531 m from the route
  22. 22WasserturmWasserturmAttraction · 554 m from the route
  23. 23Bastion 7Bastion 7Attraction · 657 m from the route
  24. 24Untere Stadtkehle (Werk XXVI)Untere Stadtkehle (Werk XXVI)Attraction · 702 m from the route
  25. 25Unterer Donauturm (Werk XXV)Unterer Donauturm (Werk XXV)Attraction · 750 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Jakobus Radpilgerweg (Swabian branch to Oberdischingen)?

Jakobus Radpilgerweg (Swabian branch to Oberdischingen) is 20.7 km long. Allow ± 1:25 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Ulm.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 240 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 3 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 14 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 1 water point within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Steinhaus, Museum Ulm and Kunsthalle Weishaupt.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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