Best easy trails in Altmühltal Nature Park
The Altmühltal Nature Park is a 2962 square kilometre nature park in Bavaria, which is almost identical in area to the Southern Franconian Alb. It was founded in 1969 and is the fourth largest nature park in Germany. The nature park is home to a number of protected areas, such as the Jura dry slope, Thalach meadows, Weltenburger Enge and the Kuhbachtal valley, and the popular Altmühltal Panorama Trail runs through the nature park and leads past scenic and cultural experiences.
Top sights
Top trails
- 3.9 (18)·Easy·38.1 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrStage 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...
- 4.8 (26)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrCharming and peaceful circular hiking tour near Monheim, Bavaria. Mainly on idyllic forest paths, you will definitely get your money's worth here. Especially on sunny days, you can find some relaxation and shelter here. Highlights of the hike: - Enchanting little forest lake - Beautiful field and forest paths
- 4.4 (7)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic circular hike from Beilngries in the Altmühltal Nature Park. The surrounding nature can be enjoyed particularly well on this hiking trail. On the short discovery tour through the woods, you can look for mushrooms, flowers and wild animals and enjoy the view of the Altmühltal valley from the Arzberg. ------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (4)·Easy·19.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrA great cycle tour along the water through the Ottmühltal and Altmühltal valleys, Bavaria This circular route takes its name from the "traces" left behind by interventions in nature. For several years now, attempts have been made to compensate for the impact on the Ottmaringer Moor habitat in this popular holiday region. On the cycle tour, you can see for yourself where the impact on nature and the landscape has been sufficiently compensated for. The whole route is accompanied by interesting...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·1.3 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical theme trail in the Bavarian Jura, Bavaria The art trail leads along the Restaltmühl and explores the history and unique landscape of Essing. There are trigrams, benches and sculptures by various artists. If you like, you can also cross the Tatzelwurm nearby - it is one of the longest wooden bridges in Europe and crosses the Ludwig-Main-Danube Canal. Accessibility Path conditions: The path is stepless, signposted throughout and at least 1.50 metres wide. It is not easy to walk...
- 3.9 (4)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis is a short route in Treuchtlingen. It starts at the car park in Uhlbergstraße, which is in the western part of the town. It leads in a loop through the forest, past the Eulenhof, where the name of the path comes from. As it is a relatively short path, it is better suited to walking or running.
- 4.2 (5)·Easy·8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Altmuehltal Nature Park, Bavaria. The mill tour in Schutter valley offers a wonderful mix of nature and culture. Several historic mills, including the Wolkertshofen mill with Mariengrotte and water wheel, line the path. The Nassenfels moated castle with its four towers that can be seen from afar is also a very special hiking highlight. The mill route in Schutter valley leads largely through wide open spaces and offers very little shade. Highlights of the...
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·44.3 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular cycle path in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This family-friendly cycle path between Ingolstadt and Riedenburg runs along the route of the Schambachtal railway, which was opened in 1904 and closed in 1972. The cycle route can be cycled in one go or in several daily stages. Due to the small differences in altitude and well-maintained paths, the tour is considered child-friendly. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic Schambach Valley - New castle and historic old town centre in...
Visitor info
The Altmühltal Information Centre is open in the summer season, i.e. from Palm Sunday to 31 October, Mon - Fri from 9 am - 5 pm and at weekends from 10 am - 5 pm. In the winter season, the centre is closed at midday, which means that it is open Mon - Thu from 9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm and Fridays from 9am - 12pm.
Activities
- Backpacking trails in Altmühltal Nature Park
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- Walking trails in Altmühltal Nature Park
Attractions
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- Wildlife trails in Altmühltal Nature Park
Suitability
Points of interest
- Bienenkorb
- Wieserkreuz
- Zwölf Apostel
- Kloster Trauntal bei Kelheim
- St. Georg
- Hall of Liberation
- Alcimoennis (ehem. kelt. Stadt)
- Klause
- Östliches Schneiderloch
- Michelsberg
- Ruine Tachenstein
- Ruine Rabenstein
- Teufelskanzel
- Burgruine Tachenstein
- Ruine Rabenstein
- Römischer Wachturm 14/64
- Limes
- Limesturm Erkertshofen
- Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/65
- Fundament Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/78