Best forest trails in Dollnstein

Accessible by train / bus

This picturesque hike leads through the heart of the Altmühl Valley from Dollnstein via Hagenacker to Obereichstätt. The route follows sunny valley paths and natural trails along the gently flowing Altmühl River, lined by the characteristic limestone cliffs of the Franconian Jura. A major highlight is passing by bizarre rock formations like the Burgstein, which give the landscape its unique, almost Mediterranean character. The trail offers stunning views of the river's winding curves.

Circular hiking trail: Dollnstein - Breitenfurt - Obereichstätt - Dollnstein Geological highlights. Refreshments.

Diverse long-distance hiking trail in the Altmühltal nature park The Urdonautalsteig is a wonderful long-distance hiking trail that can be discovered in 5 daily stages. Entry, direction and stage division can also be planned individually. It goes through valleys and juniper heaths, along rock formations and alluvial forests. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Wellheimer dry valley - rock formations - historical sights

Close-to-nature route section in the Altmuehltal Nature Park, Bavaria On near-natural forest paths and paths, you hike through lush deciduous forests, past rock formations and valleys of the ancient Danube, which shaped the landscape here millions of years ago. You can stop at the Naturfreundehaus Galgenberg. Highlights: - Anthony's Chapel - Jackdaw Rock - "Old castle rock" near the route - Wellheim castle ruins - Parish Church of St Andreas Wellheim - Kreuzelberg Chapel Wellheim