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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Solnhofen

Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Solnhofen

Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

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401

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Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

01:22

19.3km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.27 km

Bridge Over the Altmühl River

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Idyllic the Altmühl and the area

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5.29 km

Steinerner Rosenkranz rock formation

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Wonderful view over the Altmühltal.

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6.52 km

Hammermühle Altendorf Campground

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Public toilets, rest areas and much more

The campground is located directly on the Altmühl with its own water slide. Large lawn with fire pit, kiosk, beer garden, snack bar …

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6.74 km

A very beautiful section of the Altmühl Valley Cycle Path. On one side, the tranquil Altmühl River, and on the other, high cliffs. The natural beauty here is truly breathtaking.

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12.0 km

In the ancient Danube valley near Dollnstein, the ancient Danube and the Altmühl rivers once flowed together. Here you cycle over wooded hills, past rock formations with juniper-covered slopes.

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13.7 km

Archaeopteryx Discovery Site

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Nice photo point right on the bike path. In 1860, the imprint of a pen from the Jurassic period, the first reference to the "primeval bird" Archeopteryx, was found in …

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17.7 km

View of the 'Twelve Apostles' rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

These rocks are a scenic highlight in the Altmühltal Nature Park. From the cycle path, you can see how the impressive rock formation, the Twelve Apostles, stand vertically on the riverbank.

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17.9 km

Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation

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the sight is magnificent

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19.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.9 km

2.65 km

2.31 km

301 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

4.28 km

4.09 km

234 m

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