Best trails near Werklaber
4.3(19 reviews)
Want to check out Werklaber from the trail? Good news: 11 trails will get you there, including hiking, backpacking, and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Werklaber from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Werklaber are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·28.6 mi·Est. 10–11 hrThis route is stage 5 of the Altmühltal Cycle Path, a long-distance trail between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Kelheim. Starting in Beilngries, this gently downhill 46.2 km segment follows the scenic Altmühl river through dramatic rock landscapes, passing historic medieval town fortifications, the Ludwig-Donau-Main Canal, and Dietfurt. Overnight stays rely on regional guesthouses, inns, and hotels along the path, with advance reservations recommended during peak season. Water can be easily...
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·21.3 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrVaried bike tour in the Altmuehltal nature park, Bavaria. A beautiful bike tour through the Altmuehltal, which mostly leads along the popular Altmuehltalradweg. Along the banks of the Altmuehl you pass many historical highlights and pretty little towns. Highlights of the tour: - Dietfurt an der Altmuehl - Valley of the Altmuehl - Wolfsberg near Dietfurt nature reserve - Main-Danube Canal
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·16.4 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrThis route follows stage 12 of the certified "Jurasteig" premium trail, connecting Dietfurt an der Altmühl with Riedenburg on a challenging yet visually spectacular section. As the longest stage of the entire Jurasteig, the path runs parallel to the famous Altmühltal-Panoramaweg starting from the Roßkopf Plateau. Beginning in Dietfurt, the route leads past Mühlbach and Meihern—offering views of the imposing Flügelsberg cliffs, a well-known nesting site for peregrine falcons—before ascending...
- 3.5 (3)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Altmuehltal Nature Park, Bavaria. Water educational trail No. 2 ("Technology and Nature") combines technical masterpieces such as the Dietfurt lock or the lock of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal with the idyllic nature of the Altmuehl. The lively world of birds around the confluence of the Weisse Laber, Main-Danube-Canal and Altmuehl-Altwasser provides a real paradise for ornithologists. Highlights of the hike: - Lock Dietfurt - historic...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful loop in the Altmuehltal Nature Park, Bavaria. Coming from Mühlbach, walk counter-clockwise along the edge of the forest and get to Dietfurth an der Altmühl. If you want, you can take a short break here and use one of the refreshment stops. Finally, on the banks of the Main-Danube Canal, you return to the starting point. Highlights: - Mühlbachquellhöhle near the route - Lourdes grotto - Altmühltaler Mill Museum
- Hard·33.6 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrIdyllic pleasure trail in the Altmühltal nature park Paths and forest roads lead through the Altmühltal nature park, the Laber and Sulztal valleys and through beautiful Alb plateaus, forests and open corridors. Highlights: - chapels - Pilgrimage church with Sebastian's spring in Breitenbrunn - breeding of water buffalo - Plankstetten Benedictine Abbey
- Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Altmuehltal Nature Park, Bavaria. This family-friendly city walk is one of the Dietfurt waterways. The route leads through the historic city center of Dietfurt and along the Main-Danube Canal and Weisser Laber. The loop is designated as barrier-free. Especially during the warm months, stopovers on the barefoot path and at the Kneipp facility are recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Dietfurt an der Altmuehl - Main-Danube Canal - Kneipp facility - Barefoot path -...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Werklaber?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Werklaber. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Werklaber?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Werklaber is Altmühltal Cycle Path Stage 5: Beilngries - Kelheim, which has a 3.7 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 28.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,729 ft.
What is the longest trail near Werklaber?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Werklaber is Jura2000-Tour (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 33.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Werklaber?
Werklaber: With an ascent of 4,730 ft, Jura2000-Tour (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Jurasteig Stage 12: Dietfurt - Riedenburg with 2,864 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Werklaber?
The most popular and difficult trail near Werklaber is Jurasteig Stage 12: Dietfurt - Riedenburg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanal
- Mühlbacher Tal
- Aussichtspunkt Herzogstand
- Tal der Weißen Laber
- Weiße Laber
- Breitenbrunner Laber
- Schloß Töging
- Mühlbachquelle
- Weiße Laaber
- Mühlbachquellhöhle
- Maria Heimsuchung
- Herdstelle
- Schönblick
- Karstquelle Unterbürg
- Weiße Laber (Hochwassergraben)
- Werklaber
- Stadtlaber
- Ödenburg
- Lourdesgrotte
- Wolfsberg