Best child-friendly 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.
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Top trails
- 4.7 (61)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThere 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...
- 4.8 (15)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic 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 -
- 4.5 (37)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic circular route in the Altmühltal Nature Park. A walking time of about 2 hours should be allowed for this beautiful circular route. It starts in the small but famous Solnhofen, which is best known for its geological condition, the associated scientific importance and its beautiful landscape. From the Teufelskanzel there are great views of the rock group "12 Apostles". The route is not suitable for prams. If you want, you can also visit the Solnhofen hobby quarry, which is open from...
- 4.5 (38)·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...
- 4.9 (16)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park around Dollnstein. Duration: 2:15 Highlights of the hike: - rock formation of the Maderfelsen - Rare dry grassland - Burgstein geotope with magnificent views of the Altmühltal valley - Dollnstein castle and Gothic parish church ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic and family-friendly circular route tour near Kösching, Bavaria. This idyllic circular route is located in the Altmühltal Nature Park and leads along forest paths that offer shelter and shade in summer. Perfect for a little seclusion in nature. The start is at the car park on Kasinger Straße. There is an inn in the village of Kasing to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the tour: - Pyramid field - Tree pictures - St James' rest stop - Shady forest paths - Beautiful views
- 4.2 (11)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrEducational nature trail in Altmühltal, Bavaria. This beautiful circular route runs along the nature trail from Obereichstätt. The route runs along the plateau to Schernfeld, from there downhill and along the Obereichstätt slope back to Obereichstätt. Along the route, hikers will find 15 stations (including a quarry and museum) that provide information about the geology and vegetation of the Jura slopes. The Bergér Museum offers hammers and chisels for hire to search for fossils in the...
- 4.6 (15)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVersatile, certified premium hiking trail in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. This route is located in the Altmühltal Nature Park. Starting at the market square in Thalmässing, this circular trail leads across wide meadows and through attractive woodland. You leave the valley to hike up to the edge of the Jura, where marvellous views await. You pass the Celtic redoubt, hidden cellars and sunken paths. There are many benches and places to rest and several places to stop for...
- 3.6 (10)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic hike on the Altmühl to the Kratzmühlsee in the Altmühltal Nature Park The popular Kratzmühlsee is located in the middle of the Altmühltal Nature Park and thus in the heart of Bavaria. On the more than two kilometer long shoreline, it invites you to swim, which makes it a popular destination for young and old. On this hike, however, you first go north along the idyllic Altmühlbach to Kirchanhausen. The way back then leads past the lake, which invites you to take a longer...
- 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...
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.
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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