Best wildflower 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 (37)·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...
- 4.0 (26)·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...
- 4.3 (15)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop near Weltenburg in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria, Germany This beautiful, short route leads from Weltenburg along the Danube to the monastery of the same name with its brewery museum and monastery pub. It is the oldest monastery brewery in the world! The route continues along magnificent beech and mixed forests close to the Danube to the Danube gorge, the "Weltenburger Enge", which is a popular photo motif. The Long Wall, which ends the Danube Promenade Trail, is also...
- 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 (20)·Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried loop in the Altmühltal Nature Park near Arnsberg. The hiking route leads through the Arnsberger Leite nature reserve - one of the most scenic areas of the Altmühltal. With its dolomite rocks and steppe heath, the Jura escarpment is a real highlight—the Bergfried castle ruins and numerous viewpoints round off the tour. The route can be reached by public transport. From the starting point, the hike begins with a steep climb rewarded with beautiful views. There are refreshment stops...
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·27.4 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.2 (15)·Moderate·3.9 miPanoramic circular hike near Dollnstein in the Alltmühltal nature park. The first part of the hike is quite densely overgrown with plants - long trousers and sturdy shoes are therefore highly recommended. Here you can also walk over sticks, stones, roots and sometimes along ropes. The way back, however, is a little wider, flat and easier to walk.
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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- Bienenkorb
- Wieserkreuz
- Zwölf Apostel
- Kloster Trauntal bei Kelheim
- St. Georg
- Hall of Liberation
- Alcimoennis (ehem. kelt. Stadt)
- Klause
- Östliches Schneiderloch
- Michelsberg
- Ruine Tachenstein
- Ruine Rabenstein
- Teufelskanzel
- Burgruine Tachenstein
- Ruine Rabenstein
- Römischer Wachturm 14/64
- Limes
- Limesturm Erkertshofen
- Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/65
- Fundament Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/78