Best trails near Burg Kipfenberg
4.3(52 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Kipfenberg from the trail? Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Kipfenberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (25)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful 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...
- 4.3 (10)·Hard·16.4 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrPanoramic circular hike around Kipfenberg in the Altmühltal nature park. A somewhat longer, but very varied hike, which is characterized by river valleys, impressive rock formations, caves and of course numerous wonderful views of the Altmühltal. There are restaurants in Schambach and Kipfenberg. Highlights: - Friday Mill - View from the Rauchbergersteig - Helenenkapelle - Arndthöhle - Kipfenberg Castle with Roman and Bavarian Museum - the geographical center of...
- 4.9 (5)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrA varied round that starts relaxed, but later requires some stamina - it goes up a few steps. You will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Altmühltal. In Arnsberg there is a stop right at the beginning. ------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 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
- Hard·28.7 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrAs soon as the first ascent is mastered, you drive left to the first beautiful viewpoint on a wonderful trail towards the castle. From here it goes to geogr. Center of Bavaria and left of it to the next trail further towards the castle. Past the castle gate we go into a trail to Kipfenberg, where the next climb is waiting for you. In between there are small sections of asphalt, but mostly you are on forest trails.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Kipfenberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Kipfenberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Kipfenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Kipfenberg is Schmetterlingsweg, which has a 4.4 star rating from 25 reviews. This trail is 6.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,341 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Kipfenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Kipfenberg is Kipfenberg - knackiges im Altmühltal. This trail is estimated to be 28.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Kipfenberg?
Burg Kipfenberg: With an ascent of 5,675 ft, Kipfenberg - knackiges im Altmühltal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altmühl Panoramaweg Schlaufe 16: Mühlenweg with 3,254 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Kipfenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Kipfenberg is Altmühl Panoramaweg Schlaufe 16: Mühlenweg with a 4.3-star rating from 10 reviews.
Explore in the Kipfenberg area
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Points of interest
- Michelsberg
- Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/77
- Fundament Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/78
- Limes (Teufelsmauer)
- Limes
- Azur Camping Altmühltal
- Schloss Arnsberg
- Burg Kipfenberg
- Kanzel
- Römischer Wachturm 15/3
- Nordostwall des Kastells Böhming
- Brandplatz
- Burgruine Michelsberg
- Kleine Grotte
- Arndthöhle
- Jura-Felsen
- Grüntopf
- Schambach
- Stifterbank
- Waggerlloch