Best historic site trails in Kallmünz
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Kallmünz with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (66)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular, child-friendly round-trip hike to Kallmünz castle ruins, Bavaria, Germany This interesting route is good for a Sunday afternoon. It goes to the beautiful Upper Palatinate. Start is not far from the Naab. First, the ascent to the castle is tackled, which is like a relaxing walk with great views. The path is easy and the well-preserved castle ruins can be seen from afar. The spectacular views of the town and the Naab valley are a real treat! In Kallmünz there is a cozy café to stop...
- 4.7 (22)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Naab Valley, Bavaria. This is an extremely scenic circular hiking trail along the Burgensteig trail in the Naabtal valley. The starting point of the route is the artists' village of Kallmünz, where it is worth spending a little time. Often following the Wittelsbacher Burgensteig trail, you walk through the Naab and Vils valleys and enjoy unrivalled views. The icing on the cake of the hike, however, awaits on the last kilometre: the ruins of Kallmünz...
- 3.9 (11)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail near Kallmünz in the Upper Palatinate. The beautiful hiking route leads from the Kallmünz market square past the "King and Queen" sculpture to the historic Kallmünz castle ruins. From here, there are great views of the town and the Naab Valley. You then return to the starting point via Zaar on the high-level trail on the Eichenberg. There are refreshment stops on the banks of the Naab in Kallmünz. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (3)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 5 of the certified Jurasteig premium trail, connecting Kallmünz with Schmidmühlen on a varied section through the idyllic Vils Valley. Starting in the picturesque market town of Kallmünz with its imposing castle ruins, the trail leaves the Naab Valley behind. It follows the valley floor to Rohrbach before climbing up a partly shaded path on the other side of the Vils River. Passing Traidendorf Castle and the scenic horse studs near Birkhof, you will hike through a...
- 4.6 (2)·Hard·49.2 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrPopular cycle tour between Naab and Altmühl, Bavaria. The Naab-Altmühl cycle route connects the Naab and Altmühl valleys. You follow the fully signposted route through forests and meadows on gravelled and tarmac paths. The Naab-Altmühl cycle path is more suitable for experienced cyclists, as there are some longer and steeper climbs to contend with. However, it is not only the atmospheric landscapes and fantastic views of the river valleys that make up for the effort, but also the cultural...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Kallmünz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Kallmünz is Naab-Altmuehl cycle path. This trail is estimated to be 49.2 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Kallmünz?
Kallmünz: With an ascent of 1,070 m, Naab-Altmuehl cycle path has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Jurasteig Stage 5: Kallmünz - Schmidmühlen with 600 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Kallmünz?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Kallmünz is Jurasteig Stage 5: Kallmünz - Schmidmühlen with a 4.6-star rating from 3 reviews.