Best short 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
- 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...
- 4.8 (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
- 4.6 (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...
- 3.6 (9)·Moderate·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic circular route in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This short circular route begins at the Steinerne Rinne car park near Rohrbach. First it goes to the Steinerne Rinne, a natural treasure of the Franconian Jura. Here the creek bed gradually increases due to lime deposits from the flowing water. There are unique wildflowers such as marsh marigolds near the water. Then it goes through deciduous forest on the plateau to the wind farm. Along a creek with tufa springs, you return to...
- 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...
- 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
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis is a nice little trail where you can also learn something. It starts at the fallow deer enclosure, where you can observe a number of different animals such as deer. The trail is in the western part of Treuchtlingen and is also within the boundaries of the Altmühltal Nature Park. A great experience for children too!
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
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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