Best moderate trails in Riedenburg
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Explore the most popular moderate trails near Riedenburg 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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- 4.5 (37)·Moderate·2.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. The name of this short hike says it all - the trail leads along three castles. First you reach Tachenstein Castle, then Rosenburg Castle and finally Rabenstein Castle, which you reach via a short ascent. Great views of Riedenburg and the Altmühl are a constant companion along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Altmühl - Tachenstein castle ruins - Rabenstein castle ruins - Ruins of Rosenburg Castle (with...
- 3.9 (6)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic 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
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·1.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis 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...
- 3.7 (4)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried 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
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·2.3 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFeeder 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
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPicturesque 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
- 2.5 (3)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe varied tour starts in the historic town centre. If you wish, you can also take a detour from here to Rosenburg Castle. Following the hiking sign (black 2 on a yellow background), you walk past the Riedenburg herd of red cattle, across fields and through forests to the Klausenkapelle chapel. You return to the starting point through the Schambach valley.