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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Muhr am See

Altmühlsee Beach – Gatehouse Muhr am See loop from Muhr am See

Easy

4.8

(13)

62

hikers

Altmühlsee Beach – Gatehouse Muhr am See loop from Muhr am See

01:28

5.80km

10m

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: July 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Vogelfreistätte Flachwasser- und Inselzone im Altmühlsee

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

911 m

Bridge to Bird Island (Altmühlsee)

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Over the wooden bridge you reach the bird island with its big observation tower. But from here you have a wonderful view over the Altmühlsee.

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2

1.14 km

the bird island is worth a visit!

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3

1.55 km

A visit is always worth it, very beautiful here

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4

1.60 km

Old Oak Tree with Bench (Muhr am See)

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Beautiful circular hiking trail around the Altmühlsee.

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5

1.83 km

This area is incredibly beautiful. We love coming here.

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6

2.24 km

View of Altmühlsee

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Very nice view of the Altmühlsee. On the right in the background part of the bird island

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7

2.66 km

Altmühlsee Beach

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This area is incredibly beautiful. We love coming here.

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8

4.99 km

Gatehouse Muhr am See

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Nice, typically Franconian town on the north shore of the Altmühlsee. In the city you will find some well-maintained, old buildings - including the Fachwerktorhaus, the churches of St. John's …

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5.80 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

2.28 km

228 m

188 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

2.08 km

1.18 km

252 m

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Saturday 11 July

29°C

13°C

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Comments

May 18, 2023,Altmühlsee mit Vogelinsel
Small stopover on our way to Ehingen.

The visit to the Altmühlsee with the bird island was definitely worth it. The starting point of the hike is the beautiful, small town of Muhr am See. Of course, the bird island with its different living areas for the flora and fauna is absolutely worth seeing and experiencing. Again and again it …

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