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The Augsburg district
To eyes spoilt by the Alps, the surrounding area of Bavaria's third largest city appears completely flat. But that's not quite true, as a few hilly landscapes undulate on both sides of the rivers. The locals' favourite spot is the Augsburg Nature Park, better known as the Western Forests. The area, which is criss-crossed by numerous paths, stretches 60 kilometres from north to south. Around 30 kilometres at its widest point. The motto of the Augsburg bikers is therefore: flowing trails with speed instead of metres in altitude. This also applies to the second hotspot, Derchinger Forst in the north-west of the city. And even more so for the trails along the Lech river. Whereby the latter can surprise with a few technical refinements.
The GPS data for the three BIKE tours from the Revier-Guide Augsburg in BIKE 9/2019 can be downloaded free of charge below. The link leads to the Delius Klasing online shop. Once registered, you can add the GPS data (free of charge) to your shopping basket and then receive it for download or as an e-mail.
You can also obtain the complete Augsburg district guide as a PDF in the download area below with this tour information:
- Derchinger Forst Plus (56.1 km | 460 m elevation gain | 4 h)
- Western forests (40.2 km | 485 m elevation gain | 3 h)
- Lech trails (45.6 km | 190 m elevation gain | 3:30 h)
Overnight stay
Augsburg offers a wide range of accommodation, from youth hostels to exclusive hotels. Overview on the website of the tourism association.
BIKE Tip: Overnight-Hostelhotelhome, Karlstraße 4, Tel. 0821/45542828, www.dasuebernacht.dein the centre of it all instead of just being there! Okay, there are quieter corners of the city, but the day and nightlife is just a few steps away. And there's a bike cellar too.
Maps
Compass map 162 "Augsburg/Westliche Wälder", scale 1:50000 and compass map 161 "Donau", scale 1:50000
Bike shops
- Fahrrad Zentrale, Memminger Straße 7, Tel. 0821/583311, www.fahrradzentrale-augsburg.deShop, repairs, spare parts and hire bikes.
- Zombie Bikes, Haunstetter Straße 21, Tel. 0821/40822563, www.zombiebikes.dethe custom specialist in Augsburg.
Scene highlights
Fuggerei
The independent small town in the big city is unique in the world. Back in 1523, the wealthy merchant and banker Jakob Fugger founded the oldest existing (and inhabited!) social housing estate in the world here. The terraced houses in the eight alleyways look like a doll's house, there is a town wall and a church. The Fuggerei and museum can be visited for an entrance fee. Info under www.augsburg.de
Augsburg Puppet Theatre
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver, Urmel the Iceman and many other stars from children's books were brought to life on strings here. In addition to the theatre, there is also a museum and a fan shop. Spitalgasse 15, tel. 0821/4503450, www.augsburger-puppenkiste.de
Food and drink
Kulperhütte
The meeting point for a sundowner! You can dip your feet in the Wertach to cool off. Pfarrer-Bogner-Str. 0, Tel. 0821/91410, www.kulperhuette.de
Riegele beer garden
The beer garden of the traditional Augsburg brewery is a classic. Even veggies and vegans get their culinary money's worth. Frölichstraße 26, tel. 0821/4552550, www.riegele-wirtshaus.de
Three queens
Cosy spot under chestnut trees, close to the city centre near the Fuggerei. Meister-Veits-Gäßchen 32, Tel. 0821/158405
City market
From fruit to regional specialities, presented fresh and tasty every day, right in the centre between Rathausplatz and Fuggerstraße. The centre is surrounded by cafés where you can enjoy a good breakfast. The market is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except Sundays).
Ice cream parlour Riviera
Roberto Calchera has brought the ice-cream making tradition from the Italian Val Zoldana to Augsburg. Gärtnerstraße 14, tel. 0821/550994, www.eisriviera.de
Il Vicolo
Local Simon is not the only one to claim that this place serves the best espresso in town. Annastrasse 19, Tel. 0821/150802
Music / Party / Scene
Sun deck
Sandy beach with sun loungers and cool drinks - a holiday in the city, on the roof of the Ludwigstraße car park (28). Open only when the weather is fine, from 11 am to midnight, www.sonnendeck-augsburg.de
Drunken Monkey
The name speaks for itself. A selection of 160 types of beer ensures the appropriate condition. On the Rain 5.
Hello Werner
Quirky ambience away from the mainstream. One of the trendiest student hangouts. Schrannenstraße 8, www.hallowerner.net
Spectrum Club
The first address for live music and parties. Top national and international acts play here. Ulmer Str. 234a, Tel. 0821/409026, www.spectrum-club.de
Soho Stage
Concerts and pop culture in the theatre district. Small but nice! Ludwigstraße 34, www.sohostage.de
You can find the complete area guide including tour descriptions and GPS data in BIKE 9/2019. The PDF version of the area guide costs 1.99 euros. Why not free of charge? Because quality journalism has a price. In return, we guarantee independence and objectivity. This applies in particular to the area guides in BIKE. We don't charge for them, but the opposite is the case: we do charge for them - hundreds of thousands of euros every year.
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