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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Solnhofen

Solnhofen Limestone Loop – gravel in the Altmühltal Nature Park

Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Solnhofen

Solnhofen Limestone Loop – gravel in the Altmühltal Nature Park

Hard

4.5

(15)

63

riders

Solnhofen Limestone Loop – gravel in the Altmühltal Nature Park

03:13

53.4km

560m

Gravel riding

This round shows you some geological features of the Altmühltal. In addition to Solnhofen, Pappenheim and Treuchtlingen are also good starting points because there is a train station in all three places. A visit to the museum in Solnhofen is worthwhile, as it houses one of the most important paleontological…

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Last updated: July 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.7 km for 276 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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657 m

Zum Mühlenwirt Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Directly on the cycle path and the river. The Mühlenwirt in Solnhofen is a nice place to stop in the Altmühltal. The Franconian inn is housed in a listed village …

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1.72 km

View of the 'Twelve Apostles' rock formation

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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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13.6 km

A stele in the Röglinger Valley marks the "border triangle." This is where the districts of Donau-Ries (Swabia), Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen (Franconia), and Eichstätt (Upper Bavaria) meet. It is also the southernmost …

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37.0 km

Treuchtlingen Town Palace

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The spa and tourist information office is now located in the small Renaissance castle. Curious hikers can also visit various exhibitions. Nice bonus: entry is free.

You can find the opening times here:
naturpark-altmuehltal.de/sichtswertes/stadtschloss_treuchtlingen-6043

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37.0 km

Anja's Museum Café

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Towards the end of the tour, you can enjoy very delicious homemade cakes and pies in a very pleasant atmosphere. In addition, delicious jams, chutneys, flower sugar, egg liqueur, various …

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44.3 km

View of Pappenheim Castle

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From the Altmühl Valley Cycle Path you have a beautiful view of the castle.

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45.7 km

Hotel and Inn Zur Sonne, Pappenheim

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Regional seasonal cuisine and great rooms.

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48.5 km

Gasthof Zum Hollerstein

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Super delicious German inn 🥩🍻 with excellent cuisine 👌🏻 The Schäuferl are mega 😋.

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52.9 km

Sola Basilica Solnhofen

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The first traces of Christianization in our area can be followed from here. This dates back to the 7th century, when everything began, in a lonely and quiet area.

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53.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

10.1 km

7.59 km

1.58 km

654 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

12.4 km

11.5 km

4.80 km

706 m

636 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Comments

July 9, 2024,Auf den Spuren der "Strade Bianche" Solnhofen 🚴🏻
In pleasant morning temperatures on the trail of the "Strade Bianche" Solnhofen 🚴
Pickled with the finest GRAVL gravel 🚴🏻
Bicycles are prohibited on the Altmühltal Panorama Trail...
Pushing is allowed 😉😊🚴

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This round shows you some geological features of the Altmühltal. In addition to Solnhofen, Pappenheim and Treuchtlingen are also good starting points because there is a train station in all three places. A visit to the museum in Solnhofen is worthwhile, as it houses one of the most important paleontological

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