Best trails near Westliche Klausenhöhle

Varied circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. Rugged rocks, idyllic riverbanks and beautiful views characterise this route. Starting in Kehlheim, the route first leads through the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve, directly along the Danube. Most of the route follows the Weltenburger Höhenweg, which is known for its diversity. The route then continues along the Altmühl, along the northern bank of which it also returns to the starting point. Beautiful highlights along the route...

This route follows stage 13, the final leg of the certified "Jurasteig" premium trail, connecting Riedenburg back to the starting point in Kelheim. This wildly romantic section runs parallel to the Altmühltal-Panoramaweg. The hike leads along the Altmühl slopes into the ravine forest of the Klamm nature reserve and continues up to the spectacular Prunn Castle. Passing the azure-blue "Blautopf" karst spring, you cross the river into Essing via the "Tatzlwurm", one of Europe's longest wooden...

This route is stage 15—the final stage—of the Altmühltal-Panoramaweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria. This segment leads from historic Essing along dramatic Jura cliffs through the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve to Kelheim. A major highlight is the detour to Weltenburg Abbey, the oldest monastery in Bavaria. Hikers can cross the Danube by ferry before ascending to the iconic Liberation Hall (Befreiungshalle) on Mount Michelsberg, which offers expansive views over Kelheim. Overnight stays...

The ascent to the caves is via more or less beautiful steps. At the top, you can then explore the various caves. There is also a bat cave that you can enter. Take a torch with you! After the caves, you enter the second longest wooden bridge in Germany, the Tatzelwurm. The last descent via a beaten track is then very steep, so it's better not to go down here when it's wet, as it was already adventurous enough when dry.

Historical hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park through the Hienheimer Forst near Essing. Highlights of the hike: - Caves where Stone Age people lived - Tatzelwurm wooden bridge - Wooden forest chapel - Panoramic path with great views above the river