Best backpacking trails in Herrieden

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...

The route leads through the heart of Bavaria and connects three of Germany's most picturesque historic towns along the leisurely flowing Wörnitz river. The route connects landscapes shaped by prehistory, including the Nördlinger Ries, a huge impact crater formed by a meteorite 15 million years ago. The terrain changes from flat, picturesque floodplains to gentle hills that require constant stamina. Highlights include the medieval town walls of Dinkelsbühl, considered one of the best-preserved...