Best backpacking trails in Riedenburg

This route is the 14th stage of the Altmühltal Panorama Trail, a long-distance hiking trail in Bavaria. This section leads from Riedenburg, the so called town of three castles, to Essing. A special highlight is the steep section through the gorge with its bizarre rock formations. From a viewing platform, hikers can enjoy a spectacular view of Prunn Castle, one of Bavaria’s best-preserved medieval castles, which they can also explore up close. The trail continues through dense forests and past...

This route follows stage 13, the final leg of the certified "Jurasteig" premium trail, connecting Riedenburg back to the starting point in Kelheim. This wildly romantic section runs parallel to the Altmühltal-Panoramaweg. The hike leads along the Altmühl slopes into the ravine forest of the Klamm nature reserve and continues up to the spectacular Prunn Castle. Passing the azure-blue "Blautopf" karst spring, you cross the river into Essing via the "Tatzlwurm", one of Europe's longest wooden...

A challenging, multi-day cycle tour through the heart of Bavaria. Over 216 kilometres, the route connects three scenic and historical highlights: the Limes Germanicus, the Danube and the Altmühltal valley. The difficulty lies in the enormous distance and the considerable gradients, which reach a total of over 2,300 metres in altitude in the hilly Altmühltal Nature Park. Along the rivers, the paths are flat, but where the course follows the Roman border wall, there are steep climbs to contend...