Best trail running 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 (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 (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 -...
- 4.9 (16)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Altmühltal nature park around Dollnstein. Duration: 2:15 Highlights of the hike: - Rock formation of the Maderfelsen - rare dry grasslands - Geotope Burgstein with a great view of the Altmühltal - Dollnstein castle and Gothic parish church ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.1 (12)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried and scenic loop in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful route starts at Landgasthaus Wagner and leads up a steep path to the Altmühltaler Panoramaweg (also known as the "Burgenweg Kinding"). The route continues through beautiful forest to the Torfelsen rock and the caves of the eastern Schneiderloch. The effort is rewarded with magnificent views of the Altmühltal. Refreshments are available along the way. Highlights: - Kinding Castle Trail - magnificent Altmühltal -...
- 4.9 (185)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hiking trail in the Altmuehltal Nature Park, Bavaria. A great hike through the picturesque Altmuehltal. The route leads along the Altmuehl and through a forest. Some unique surprises await you along the way, such as the Kindinger Klause. As archaeological finds prove, the rock formation, also known as the Binnleiten Cave, was already used as a shelter by prehistoric people. Today, the imposing rock roof invites hikers to take a break. Highlights of the hike: - Altmuehltal -...
- 4.2 (11)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrEducational nature trail in Altmühltal, Bavaria. This beautiful loop runs along the nature trail from Obereichstätt. The route runs along the plateau to Schernfeld, from there downhill and along the Obereichstätt slope back to Obereichstätt. Along the route, hikers will find 15 stations (including a quarry and museum) that provide information about the geology and vegetation of the Jura slopes. The Bergér Museum offers hammers and chisels for hire to search for fossils in the fossil...
- 4.6 (15)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVersatile, certified premium hiking trail in the Chiemgau Alps, Bavaria. This route is located in the Altmühltal Nature Park. Starting at the market square in Thalmässing, this circular route leads over wide fields and through attractive forest. You leave the valley to hike up to the edge of the Jura, where wonderful views await. You pass the Keltenschanze, hidden cellars and ravines. There are many benches and places to rest and several places to stop for a break. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Altmuehltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This is an official hiking trail of the Altmuehltal Nature Park. The route offers beautiful views of the historic Pappenheim Castle, explores the surrounding forest and passes through the town itself. Highlights of the hike: - View of Pappenheim Castle - Altmuehltal - Panoramic view of Pappenheim
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
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- Limesturm Erkertshofen
- Limes (Teufelsmauer)