Best trails in Altmühltal Nature Park
The Altmühltal Nature Park is a 2962 square kilometer nature park in Bavaria, which is almost identical in area to the Southern Franconian Alb. It was founded in 1969 and is the fourth largest nature park in Germany. There are a number of protected areas in the nature park, such as the Jura dry slope, Thalach meadows, Weltenburger Enge and the Kuhbachtal valley, and the popular Altmühltal panorama trail runs through the nature park and leads past scenic and cultural experiences.
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- 4.7 (61)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThere 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...
- 4.5 (43)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular 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) -...
- 4.8 (15)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic hike along the Danube and through the forests of the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve around Kelheim in the Altmühltal nature park. Duration: approx. 2 hours Highlights of the hike: - historical hermitage of monasteries with rock church and refreshment stops in the beer garden - caves along the way - impressive rock formations - Views of the Danube breakthrough - Weltenburg Monastery -
- 4.5 (36)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic loop in the Altmühltal Nature Park. A walking time of about 2 hours should be allowed for this beautiful loop. It starts in the small but famous Solnhofen, which is best known for its geological condition, the associated scientific importance and its beautiful landscape. From the Teufelskanzel there are great views of the rock group "12 Apostles". The route is not suitable for prams. It is recommended to also visit the Solnhofen hobby quarry, which is open from April to...
- 4.5 (37)·Moderate·1.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. The name of this short hike says it all - the path leads past three castles. First you reach Tachenstein Castle, then Rosenburg and finally Rabenstein Castle, which you can reach via a short climb. Great views of Riedenburg and the Altmühl are a constant companion. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Altmühl - Tachenstein castle ruins - Rabenstein castle ruins - Ruins of the Rosenburg (with falconry) - 7 information...
- 4.4 (25)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful loop in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. The loop starts at the Kipfenberg car park, leads up the Michelsberg and offers beautiful views of Kipfenberg. It goes through Arnsberg, over the Altmühl and finally a longer stretch through the forest and finally back to Kipfenberg. Castles, great views and beautiful old towns await along the way. There is a public bathroom at the starting point and several places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Michelsberg and...
- 4.4 (17)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This fantastic hike offers the perfect mix of nature, culture and magnificent views. The route runs through the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve, which is characterized by mighty rock faces up to 70 m high. Both the starting and finishing points can be reached by bus. Highlights of the hike: - Weltenburger Enge nature reserve ("Danube Gorge") - imposing rock formations - Kelheim Franciscan Church - great views of the Danube valley -...
- 4.7 (27)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThe trail is varied: from shady forests to meadows. Some sections are a little steep, others are flat and sunny. Sights along the way include the cathedral, the former Notre Dame monastery church and the Buchtal valley, Wolfsdrossel and Schönblick, Willibaldsburg Castle, Frauenberg Chapel and Kobenzl Castle. The route leads through the castle grounds, which may be closed at certain times. It is possible to bypass this section of the trail.
- 4.0 (25)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic circular hike in the Altmühltal nature park near Kinding in Bavaria. This beautiful hiking trail leads mostly on wild and romantic paths through the forest. Let's start at the parking lot in the direction of Kipfenberg. The path initially leads steeply into the forest up to the "Klause" - a rock cave that was once inhabited by a hermit. Via the burial mounds from the Hallstatt period, you follow the Altmühltal panorama path through the forest past the Torfelsen to Unteremmendorf. The...
- 3.9 (18)·Easy·23.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrStage 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...
Visitor info
The Altmühltal Information Center is open in the summer season, i.e. from Palm Sunday to 31 October, Mon - Fri from 9 am - 5 pm and at weekends from 10 am - 5 pm. In the winter season it is closed at lunchtime, which means that it is open Mon - Thu from 9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm and Fridays from 9am - 12pm.
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Points of interest
- Bienenkorb
- Wieserkreuz
- Zwölf Apostel
- Kloster Trauntal bei Kelheim
- St. Georg
- Alcimoennis (ehem. kelt. Stadt)
- Hall of Liberation
- Klause
- Östliches Schneiderloch
- Michelsberg
- Ruine Tachenstein
- Ruine Rabenstein
- Teufelskanzel
- Burgruine Tachenstein
- Ruine Rabenstein
- Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/65
- Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/77
- Limes
- Limesturm Erkertshofen
- Limes (Teufelsmauer)