Best backpacking trails in Dietfurt an der Altmühl

This route follows stage 12 of the certified "Jurasteig" premium trail, connecting Dietfurt an der Altmühl with Riedenburg on a challenging yet visually spectacular section. As the longest stage of the entire Jurasteig, the path runs parallel to the famous Altmühltal-Panoramaweg starting from the Roßkopf Plateau. Beginning in Dietfurt, the route leads past Mühlbach and Meihern—offering views of the imposing Flügelsberg cliffs, a well-known nesting site for peregrine falcons—before ascending...

This route is the 13th stage of the Altmühltal Panoramic Trail, a long-distance hiking trail in Bavaria. This section leads from Griesstetten (Dietfurt) to Riedenburg. The trail initially runs along the Main-Danube Canal and climbs via the Rosskopfsteig up a wooded hill offering sweeping views of the valley. Passing the majestic Eggersberg Castle, a steep ascent follows to the Teufelsfelsen, which offers a spectacular view, before the descent into Riedenburg. Overnight stays are available at...

[Weg 1010_15] (515) Circular hiking trail: Haaser Leite - Breitenbrunn - Erggertshofen - Dietfurt an der Altmühl

A scenic section of the route in the Altmuehltal Nature Park, Bavaria From the old town of Dietfurt you follow the idyllic course of the Weißen Laber and finally the Wissinger Laber. The route continues across Breitenbrunn and Dürn, across open fields and shady forests. At the Erbmühle you come across the White Laber. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Limestone terraces - Sanctuary of Saint Sebastian - breeding of water buffalo

Idyllic pleasure trail in the Altmühltal nature park Paths and forest roads lead through the Altmühltal nature park, the Laber and Sulztal valleys and through beautiful Alb plateaus, forests and open corridors. Highlights: - chapels - Pilgrimage church with Sebastian's spring in Breitenbrunn - breeding of water buffalo - Plankstetten Benedictine Abbey