The Filstal RS14 cycle expressway starts in Ebersbach an der Fils, runs via Uhingen, Göppingen, Eislingen and Salach to Süßen, and is 22 kilometers long in total. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between the full route and the Ebersbach section: the section from the crossing of the Fils to the sewage treatment plant in Ebersbach was completed in 2025. Check current conditions before setting off, especially if you plan to use this section.
Cycling route and local history in Ebersbach
The Alte Post City Museum is housed in a historic half-timbered building dating from the late 16th century. This adds a different local focus to the cycling theme: the architectural history of the museum building. When weighing up the main interests of your stay, you can consider a clearly defined cycling route and a historic city museum as distinct areas of interest.
More to explore in the wider Göppingen destination
For hiking in the wider Göppingen destination, the Löwenpfade offer circular trails ranging from 3 to 24 kilometers. They can be hiked in either direction and are signposted and marked in both directions. Each starting point has an information board showing the route, elevation profile and sights along the way. When choosing a trail, you can use its length and elevation profile as separate points of reference.
For mountain biking, the Göppingen destination features four Löwentrails, all circular routes. They range from 16 to 30 kilometers in length and are particularly suitable for beginners and e-mountain bikers. Comparing them with the RS14 can help you choose a format: the 22-kilometer route starts in Ebersbach and runs to Süßen, while the Löwentrails are circular routes. Their distance ranges overlap, but their route formats differ.
A much longer cycling option is the 186-kilometer Albtäler route. It runs through the district of Göppingen and also through the neighboring districts of Heidenheim and Alb-Donau. This makes it possible to distinguish the local RS14 connection from a cycling route that crosses several districts.
The cultural attractions in the wider Göppingen destination also offer different points of interest. The Märklineum in Göppingen presents the more than 165-year history of the Märklin company and its products. Wäscher Castle in Wäschenbeuren dates from the early 13th century. One focuses on the company’s history and products, while the other is a building with medieval origins.
The landscape of the district of Göppingen includes the traditional cultural landscape shaped by the orchards along the Albtrauf escarpment. Hohenstaufen offers panoramic views across the district. It is the best-known of the Three Kaiser Mountains and is considered a landmark of the Staufer region. The wider Göppingen destination has a total of 20 designated nature reserves covering 2,887 hectares.
Discover more destinations: Bad Boll, Aichelberg, Wäschenbeuren, Hohenstadt, Bad Überkingen, Süßen, Wangen, Dürnau.
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