Best road biking 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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- 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...
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·44.1 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrThis route is stage 3 of the Altmühltal Cycle Path, a long-distance trail between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Kelheim. Starting in Treuchtlingen, this 44.3 km section follows the Altmühl river past the impressive rock formations of the Frankenalb to the baroque city of Eichstätt. The route passes historical landmarks such as Pappenheim Castle, the Sola Basilica in Solnhofen, and the dramatic rock formation of the Hülzernen Klinge. Overnight stays are usually in local guesthouses, inns, and...
- 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)·Moderate·244.9 km·Est. 24 hr+The Altmühltal Cycle Path is a classic long-distance cycle path spanning 250 km (155 miles) from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Kelheim, typically ridden in 5 stages. Riding mostly west to east, cyclists follow the gentle Altmühl River through flat meadows, juniper heathlands, and dramatic limestone cliffs. Key highlights include the Altmühlsee lake, historic quarries, and medieval castles like Colmburg. The trail features uniform green-blue-yellow signage, plentiful bike-friendly...
- 3.3 (4)·Moderate·99.1 km·Est. 24 hr+Demanding and scenic cycle tour through the Altmühltal valley near Roth, Bavaria. This is the official cycle route of the annual triathlon in the district of Roth. This beautiful cycle route leads past numerous villages and offers beautiful views of the region time and again. You cycle mostly along fields and meadows. Every now and then you pass smaller villages with local cultural and historical sights. Challenging ascents and descents also provide variety. Highlights: - Local flora and...
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·77.9 km·Est. 18–20 hr2nd section of the official long-distance cycle route Five Rivers Cycle Route along 5 Palatinate and Franconian rivers in Bavaria This route is an official cycle route of the district of Amberg-Sulzbach. The long-distance cycle route is signposted with the logo of the route, the lettering "Fünf-Flüsse-Radweg" on 5 blue stripes. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route and the route is easily accessible by bus and train Highlights: - Long-distance cycle route along...
- 4.3 (6)·Hard·100.7 km·Est. 24 hr+Challenging cycle tour in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This 100 km route in the southern Altmühltal Nature Park runs from Ingolstadt through the Danube valley to Schweinspoint. Here the river is crossed and the tour leads back to the starting point on the south side of the Danube. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Ingolstadt - Danube valley - Rain - Ussel
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·53.9 km·Est. 12–13.5 hrIn addition to the network of regional cycle paths, well-known long-distance cycle routes such as the "Romantic Road", the German Danube Cycle Route and the "Via Claudia Augusta" also cross the Donau-Ries. The cycle paths can be combined into various attractive circular tours, including many easy routes for families and leisure cyclists.
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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Activities
- Backpacking trails in Altmühltal Nature Park
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Attractions
- Beach trails in Altmühltal Nature Park
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- River trails in Altmühltal Nature Park
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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