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Kreuzelberg Chapel – Zigeunerloch Rock Formation loop from Wellheim

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Landkreis Eichstätt

Kreuzelberg Chapel – Zigeunerloch Rock Formation loop from Wellheim

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Kreuzelberg Chapel – Zigeunerloch Rock Formation loop from Wellheim

01:33

5.22km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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239 m

St. Andreas Catholic Church (Wellheim)

Highlight • Religious Site

When the first parish was established in Wellheim is not exactly traceable. But already in 1206 a dean Ulrich was working here on site. This proves that Wellheim was already …

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392 m

Way of the Cross to Kreuzel Chapel in Wellheim

Highlight • Religious Site

short way of the cross through shady forest with short climb

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626 m

Kreuzelberg Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

From the chapel you have a beautiful view of the Wellheim market with the castle.

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979 m

View of Wellheim Castle and Wellheimer Dry Valley from Kreuzelberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

When the sky is blue you have a fantastic view of the Wellheim castle ruins and the breathtaking valley.

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2.69 km

Bridge on the Way to Zigeunerloch

Highlight • Bridge

This kloane Bruggerl is a little relief on the way to the Zigeunerloch.

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3.09 km

Zigeunerloch Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Zigeunerloch is mystical, a nice place to relax in the forest.

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3.11 km

Wellheimer Eunde rock formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fauna and flora are typical of the Altmühltal

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5.04 km

Wellheim Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Charming market town in the Urdonau dry valley and one of the most beautifully situated places in the Altmühljura. In addition, Wellheim is a very old place (documented since 735).

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5.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

1.16 km

683 m

265 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

608 m

459 m

428 m

219 m

133 m

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Monday 12 October

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16 %

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