Best trail running 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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- 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...
- 4.5 (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...
- 4.4 (17)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This fantastic hike offers the perfect mix of nature, culture and magnificent views. The route runs through the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve, which is characterised by mighty rock faces up to 70 m high. Both the starting and finishing points can be reached by bus. Highlights of the hike: - Weltenburger Enge nature reserve ("Danube Gorge") - imposing rock formations - Kelheim Franciscan Church - great views of the Danube valley -...
- 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
- 4.1 (12)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried and scenic circular route in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful route starts at Landgasthaus Wagner and leads up a steep path to the Altmühltaler Panoramaweg (also known as the "Burgenweg Kinding"). The route continues through beautiful forest to the Torfelsen rock and the caves of the eastern Schneiderloch. The effort is rewarded with marvellous views of the Altmühltal. Refreshments are available en route. Highlights: - Kinding Castle Trail - marvellous...
- 4.9 (186)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. A great hike through the picturesque Altmühltal valley. The route leads along the Altmühl and through a forest. There are some unique surprises along the way, such as the Kindinger Klause. Archaeological finds prove that the rock formation known as the Binnleiten Cave was used as a shelter by prehistoric people. Today, the imposing rock roof invites hikers to take a break. Highlights of the hike: - Altmühltal - Barrows -...
- 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...
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This is an official hiking trail of the Altmühltal Nature Park. The route offers beautiful views of the historic Pappenheim Castle, explores the surrounding forest and leads through the town itself. Highlights of the hike: - View of Pappenheim Castle - Altmühl Valley - Panoramic view of Pappenheim
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