Best dogs on leash 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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- 4.5 (38)·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...
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic and family-friendly loop tour near Kösching, Bavaria. This idyllic loop is located in the Altmühltal Nature Park and leads along forest paths that offer shelter and shade in summer. Perfect for a little seclusion in nature. The start is at the car park on Kasinger Straße. There is an inn in the village of Kasing to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the tour: - Pyramid field - Tree pictures - St James' rest stop - Shady forest paths - Beautiful views
- 4.8 (26)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrCharming and quiet circular hiking tour near Monheim, Bavaria. Mainly on idyllic forest paths you will definitely get your money's worth here. Especially on sunny days you can find some rest and protection here. Highlights of the hike: - Magical little forest lake - Beautiful field and forest paths
- 4.1 (3)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular hike near Arnsberg in the Altmühltal nature park. The beautiful circular hiking trail leads through the Altmühltal, along the Altmühl, past the Limes and the ruins of Michelsberg. There are some challenging sections with steep climbs, especially on the Michelsberg, but also beautiful views. ----- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (25)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Altmuehltal nature park, Bavaria. This leisurely hikel eads through the meadows and fields in the Gailach valley. The route is very flat overall and therefore well suited for a family walk. However, there is a short climb in the area of the small forest that you cross just before kilometer 4. Highlights of the hike: - Valley of the Gailah - idyllic field landscapes - great views
- 2.1 (3)·Hard·31 mi·Est. 12–13 hrVaried bike tour in the Altmuehltal nature park, Bavaria. Scenic beauty, two beautiful river valleys and cultural-historical buildings - this bike tour from Kelheim promises a lot of variety. First you cycle along the Altmuehl to Riedenburg, where a visit to Rosenburg Castle is recommended (access to the castle courtyard, museum and inn is only possible during the opening hours of the Falkenhof). Then head south to the Danube, which you follow back to Kelheim. If you have a bit of time, you...
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)