Best forest 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...

This hike is quite steep and leads over two large hills to the ruins of Tachenstein Castle, which lies between several other former castles in the town of Riedenburg. It is one of four castle complexes above the town of Altmühltal. The path connects the Riedenburg, Rabenstein and Dachenstein complexes. The castle was originally built in the 12th or 13th century and then described in documents as a ruin in the 1560s. Apart from this information, not much is known about the castle. Only the...

Panoramic circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park from Riedenburg. The hiking route leads mainly through the forest through the Emmertal valley to Jachehausen, before returning to Riedenburg via the Teufelsfelsen rock and the idyllic Schneider chapel in the forest. --- Accessible by bus and train

Varied hike with fantastic views over the Altmühltal valley This hike leads along the Liebesleite up to Prunn Castle and through the Galgental valley. It then leads back to the starting point in Riedenburg. Highlights of the hike: - Liebesleite - Prunn Castle - Galgental valley

Feeder route to the Altmühltal-Panoramaweg long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. This route is almost two and a half kilometres long and starts in Riedenburg directly on the Altmühl. Via the Katzenstieg, you walk through the forest until you reach the Altmühltal Panorama Trail. Highlights of the route: - Altmühl - great views - Riedenburg

Panoramic circular hike from Riedenburg in the Altmühltal Nature Park. The official circular hike of the "Bayerns Herzstück" tourism association leads mainly along paths and hiking trails from Riedenburg through Emmerthal to Teufelsfelsen, from where you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Altmühltal. In wet conditions, some sections can be difficult to walk on and slippery. ------ Accessible by bus and train

[LOC 39511] Circular hiking trail with feeder: Riedenburg - Dieterszhofen - Riedenburg

Picturesque and scenic circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park near Riedenburg in Bavaria. This picturesque hike starts at Gasthof Himmelreich and first leads across the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. The path then slowly winds its way up to Flügelberg. The effort is rewarded with a marvellous view. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops