Best partially-paved trails in Kelheim

There are numerous hiking opportunities in the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve. This route is one of the most scenic. The paths are well marked. From Kehlheim it goes over the first Danube bridge. On the other side of the river, follow path no. 3: "Weltenburger Höhenweg". This leads through the forest and to a vantage point at the Weiser Kreuz, a nice place for a lunch break. Continue to the picturesque Weltenburg Monastery. Just past that there is a cable ferry that takes you across the...

Popular hike in the Altmuehltal nature park, Bavaria. The Weltenburger Enge is one of the most popular attractions in the Altmuehltal Nature Park. In addition to the "Lange Wand", where the Danube forces its way through the Weltenburg Narrows, you can also look forward to great views and cultural pearls such as the Weltenburg Monastery on this circular hike. Highlights of the hike: - Cave church Kloesterl - Rock hive - "Lange Wand" (Danube squeezes through the Weltenburg Narrows here) -...

Idyllic hike along the Danube and through the forests of the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve around Kelheim in the Altmühltal Nature Park. Duration: approx. 2 hours Highlights of the hike: - Historic hermitage monastery with rock church and refreshment stop in the beer garden - Caves along the way - Impressive rock formations - Views of the Danube gorge - Weltenburg Monastery -

Panoramic hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This fantastic hike offers the perfect mix of nature, culture and magnificent views. The route runs through the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve, which is characterised by mighty rock faces up to 70 m high. Both the starting and finishing points can be reached by bus. Highlights of the hike: - Weltenburger Enge nature reserve ("Danube Gorge") - imposing rock formations - Kelheim Franciscan Church - great views of the Danube valley -...

Stage 11 of the German Danube Cycle Route. The eleventh stage on the ancient Roman road begins in Kehlheim. Before setting off towards the day's destination of Regensburg, it is worth exploring the historic town centre. There is also plenty of history to discover along the way, such as the Mariaort pilgrimage church. The route continues along the Danube through picturesque countryside to Regensburg. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city centre is absolutely worth seeing and is one...

Varied circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. Rugged rocks, idyllic riverbanks and beautiful views characterise this route. Starting in Kehlheim, the route first leads through the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve, directly along the Danube. Most of the route follows the Weltenburger Höhenweg, which is known for its diversity. The route then continues along the Altmühl, along the northern bank of which it also returns to the starting point. Beautiful highlights along the route...

Varied circular hike from Kelheim in the Altmühltal Nature Park. The beautiful hiking trail with many interesting detours and refreshment stops is a little longer and you should have a certain level of fitness, but the moderate gradients and well-maintained paths make it technically easy and therefore also suitable for families. You can also shorten the route in Randeck or Sausthal, for example, and take the bus back to Kelheim from there. Highlights of the hike: - Schulerloch stalactite...

The Jurasteig is a scenic 237 km (147.3 miles) long-distance loop trail through the heart of the Bavarian Jura in Germany, typically hiked in 13 distinct day segments. Travelers journey through a diverse landscape shaped by rugged limestone cliffs, Mediterranean-style karst formations, and pristine river valleys including the Danube and Altmühl. The route offers rich ecological variety, guiding hikers past fragrant juniper heaths, beech forests, and habitats for rare wildlife like the...