Best trails near Willibaldsburg

The trail is varied: from shady forests to meadows. Some sections are a little steep, others are flat and sunny. Sights along the way include the cathedral, the former Notre Dame monastery church and the Buchtal valley, Wolfsdrossel and Schönblick, Willibaldsburg Castle, Frauenberg Chapel and Kobenzl Castle. The route leads through the castle grounds, which may be closed at certain times. It is possible to bypass this section of the route.

This 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...

This scenic circular route starts at the modern city train station and quickly leads into the historic center of Eichstätt. Walking across the Spitalbrücke, visitors reach the cathedral square, surrounded by grand baroque architecture. A unique stop along the way is the Guardian Angel Church, famous for its hundreds of painted and sculpted angels. As the path climbs into the Altmühltal Nature Park, lookouts offer views of Willibald Castle and the traditional Jura-style houses with their...