Best trails near Altmühlsee

Varied circular route around the Altmühlsee lake near Gunzenhausen, Bavaria. This circular route is a small section of the popular Altmühl Valley Cycle Path, which follows the leisurely flowing Altmühl from Gunzenhausen to Kelheim through the Altmühl Valley Nature Park for 166 kilometres. The beautiful route runs along the banks of the Altmühlsee lake and invites you to take a cycle tour or hike around the lake. The lake also offers plenty of opportunities for water sports such as swimming,...

This route is stage 2 of the Altmühltal Cycle Path, a long-distance trail between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Kelheim. Starting from Herrieden, this flat, gentle section follows the Altmühl river through the scenic Franconian Lake District to Treuchtlingen. Cyclists pass through historic towns like Ornbau and Gunzenhausen, skirt the shores of the Altmühlsee with its bird island nature reserve, and pass the historic Fosse Charta canal before reaching Treuchtlingen's Stadtschloss. Overnight...

Refreshing, challenging cycle tour in Gunzenhausen, Bavaria. This route leads around the Altmühlsee and the Großer Brombachsee. The Großer Brombachsee was the last lake in the Franconian Lake District to be flooded and is now a major attraction. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Altmühlsee - Small & Large Brombachsee - Birdwatching - Heidweiher pond - Altmühl overpass - Brombachmoor - Igelsbachsee - Interesting local flora & fauna

Varied cycle tour in the Franconian Lake District, Bavaria. A great cycle tour from Wassertrüding to the Altmühlsee. There is an extensive nature reserve on the northern shore of the lake, including a nature trail and viewing tower that are well worth seeing and can be visited as desired. As Wassertrüding railway station is the start and finish point of this cycle tour, it is easy to get there by train. It is possible to swim in the Altmühlsee lake during the hot summer months. There are...