Best partially-paved trails in Altmühltal Nature Park

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) -...

Idyllic 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 -

Beautiful 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...

Panoramic 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 -...

Idyllic 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...

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...

This route is stage 3 of the Altmühltal Cycle Path, a long-distance trail between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Kelheim. Starting in Treuchtlingen, this 44.3 km section follows the Altmühl river past the impressive rock formations of the Frankenalb to the baroque city of Eichstätt. The route passes historical landmarks such as Pappenheim Castle, the Sola Basilica in Solnhofen, and the dramatic rock formation of the Hülzernen Klinge. Overnight stays are usually in local guesthouses, inns, and...

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...

This route is stage 3 of the Altmühltal-Panoramaweg, a long-distance trail through the Altmühltal Nature Park. This specific section starts in Treuchtlingen and ends in the medieval town of Pappenheim. The path leads up to scenic limestone plateaus and offers expansive views over the winding Altmühl River. Hikers traverse lush beech forests and typical juniper heaths, pass the Hollerstein viewpoint, and finally descend into the valley toward the striking castle town of Pappenheim. Overnight...