Best long trails in Kelheim

There are numerous hiking opportunities in the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve. This route is one of the most scenic. The paths are well marked. From Kehlheim it goes over the first Danube bridge. On the other side of the river, follow path no. 3: "Weltenburger Höhenweg". This leads through the forest and to a vantage point at the Weiser Kreuz, a nice place for a lunch break. Continue to the picturesque Weltenburg Monastery. Just past that there is a cable ferry that takes you across the...

Popular hike in the Altmuehltal nature park, Bavaria. The Weltenburger Enge is one of the most popular attractions in the Altmuehltal Nature Park. In addition to the "Langen Wand", where the Danube forces its way through the Weltenburg Narrows, you can also look forward to great views and cultural pearls such as the Weltenburg Monastery on this loop trail. Highlights of the hike: - Cave church Kloesterl - Rock hive - "Lange Wand" (Danube squeezes through the Weltenburg Narrows here) -...

Stage 11 of the German Danube Cycle Route. The eleventh stage on the ancient Roman road begins in Kehlheim . Before setting off towards the day's destination of Regensburg, it is worth exploring the historic town center. There is also plenty of history to discover along the way, such as the Mariaort pilgrimage church. The route continues along the Danube through picturesque countryside to Regensburg. The old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is absolutely worth seeing and is one of the...

Varied circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. Rugged rocks, idyllic riverbanks and beautiful views characterize 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...

Varied circular hike from Kelheim in the Altmühltal nature park. The beautiful hiking trail with many interesting side trips and refreshment stops is a bit longer and you should have a certain basic level of fitness, but due to the moderate inclines and well-developed paths, it is technically easy and therefore also suitable for families. You can also shorten it in Randeck or Sausthal and take the bus back to Kelheim from there. Highlights of the hike: - Schulerloch stalactite cave -...

The Jurasteig is a scenic 237 km (147.3 miles) long-distance loop trail through the heart of the Bavarian Jura in Germany, typically hiked in 13 distinct day segments. Travelers journey through a diverse landscape shaped by rugged limestone cliffs, Mediterranean-style karst formations, and pristine river valleys including the Danube and Altmühl. The route offers rich ecological variety, guiding hikers past fragrant juniper heaths, beech forests, and habitats for rare wildlife like the...

Varied circular hike near Kelheim in the Altmühltal nature park. A nice hike with many interesting points and wonderful views from above into the Altmühltal. The route is partially signposted, but not continuously. So better take a map or GPS with you. Highlights: - Schulerloch cave - Randeck Castle - Blautopf - Felsenhäusl - Prunn Castle

2nd partial stage of the official long-distance cycle route Five Rivers Cycle Route along 5 Palatinate and Franconian rivers in Bavaria This route is an official cycle route of the Amberg-Sulzbach district. The long-distance cycle path is signposted with the logo of the route, a five-river cycle path "written on 5 blue stripes. Along the route there are numerous refreshment stops and the route is easily accessible by bus and train Highlights: - Long-distance cycle path along atmospheric...