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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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Immerse yourself in river history – Altmühltal Geo cycle path loop

03:27

55.8km

270m

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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: May 12, 2025

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461 m

Residenzplatz Eichstätt

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Here you can eat, drink coffee etc. or visit the cathedral

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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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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

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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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42.0 km

Burgstein (Dollnstein)

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Here is a nice rest area with information boards and a little shade. The rock formations are great to look at and give the area a characteristic look and an …

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55.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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24.6 km

15.6 km

7.89 km

7.25 km

477 m

< 100 m

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41.0 km

7.19 km

4.56 km

2.09 km

886 m

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Sunday 12 July

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September 7, 2021,Schuttertal, Via Raetica, Altmühltal, Urdonautal

Very varied round. Highly frequented Altmühltal cycle path, the natural Urdonautal and the idyllic Schuttertal are very beautiful.

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July 29, 2021,Altmühltour mit reichlich Gegenwind 🌬🌬

Since we wanted to do a tour in the Altmühltal again, I found what I was looking for a nice tour with the Altmühltal expert Armin. We have not yet been on the right side of the Autobahn. It was worth it, it was easy to drive and there weren't that many 🚴‍♀️ on the way.

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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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Immerse yourself in river history – Altmühltal Geo cycle path loop

Residenzplatz Eichstätt

Nassenfels Castle

Schutter Spring

Altmühl Center at Dollnstein Castle

Burgstein (Dollnstein)

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