Immerse yourself in river history – Altmühltal Geo cycle path loop

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Immerse yourself in river history – Altmühltal Geo cycle path loop

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Immerse yourself in river history – Altmühltal Geo cycle path loop

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55.0km

480m

Cycling

On the 55 kilometer long round trip “Immersion in the history of the river” through Eichstätt, Nassenfels, Wellheim and Dollnstein you will discover rock formations, castles, river valleys and karst springs. The beautiful baroque town of Eichstätt, or more precisely the train station there, is your starting point. Before you…

by Naturpark Altmuehltal

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 54.7 km for 270 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.4 km

Nassenfels Castle

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Already in its oldest historical appreciation the castle ruin of Nassenfels is called as one of the most impressive and most fortified Talburgen of Bavaria. This impression goes back to …

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25.6 km

View of the Urdonautal Valley

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Here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Urdon Valley

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30.9 km

Schutter Spring

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the Schutterquelle is in the Urdonautal between Konstein and Wellheim below the Galgenberg.... the actual main sources are in Wellheim.
The Schutter is 32 km long and flows into the …

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39.7 km

Altmühl Center at Dollnstein Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Altmühlzentrum is located in parts of Dollnstein Castle and on the adjacent outdoor area. Here you will find a tourist information office, an exhibition on the history of the …

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55.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

18.6 km

8.36 km

8.33 km

580 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

8.25 km

7.52 km

2.59 km

686 m

580 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

February 3, 2024

On the 55 kilometer long round trip “Immersion in the history of the river” through Eichstätt, Nassenfels, Wellheim and Dollnstein you will discover rock formations, castles, river valleys and karst springs. The beautiful baroque town of Eichstätt, or more precisely the train station there, is your starting

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