Pappenheim – Schlaufe 8

Hiking trails & Routes

Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen

Pappenheim

Pappenheim – Schlaufe 8

Moderate

4.6

(106)

319

hikers

Pappenheim – Schlaufe 8

02:48

9.80km

240m

Hiking

The loop 8 around Pappenheim takes you through one of the most beautiful small-town landscapes in the Altmühltal. Pappenheim itself is a must-do. The town with its imposing castle towers over the river and offers several good places to stop for refreshments – including the well-known Gasthof Zur Sonne with…

by Naturpark Altmuehltal

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Get Directions

3.57 km

View of Pappenheim and Pappenheim Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the steep climb from Pappenheim, there is the opportunity to take a breather at a rest area with a wonderful view of the castle ruins.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.31 km

Hotel and Inn Zur Sonne, Pappenheim

Highlight • Restaurant

Regional seasonal cuisine and great rooms.

Showing Translation

Tip by

6.79 km

House below Pappenheim Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

High above Pappenheim in the Middle Franconian district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, the remains of an impressive spur castle tower. The complex rises on an elongated rocky ridge, which the Altmühl river …

Showing Translation

Tip by

9.80 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

3.33 km

1.96 km

470 m

442 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

2.47 km

1.47 km

1.29 km

1.14 km

497 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

3°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

October 16, 2021,Altmühltal Panoramaweg Schlaufe 8 - Rund um Pappenheim

After seeing the tour with Uschi on the way last week, and today I was due to visit the Friedwald, I took the fantastic weather as an opportunity to do the tour.
And it was worth it. I skipped the castle because I inspected it extensively last May.
After I had deviated from the planned route somewhere, Komoot said goodbye …

Showing Translation

May 28, 2023,🏞 Schlaufenweg 8 Pappenheim

Thank you dear @Gitte 💠 for the inspiration 😘 a really wonderful tour 😍

Showing Translation

June 16, 2022,Pappenheim - Schlaufenweg 8

I have to praise this loop to the heavens today. The hiking trail was a lot of fun and joy for us. Here, nature and culture come together in a very small space. It feels like we are circling the castle on three mountains. We enjoy prospects, visions and insights....
Although the loop 8 looks a bit unsorted at first …

Showing Translation

March 22, 2024,Schlaufe 8 um Pappenheim

Unfortunately it's still quite wintery at the moment. That's why I didn't take a lot of photos. Nevertheless: The Altmühltal Loop Trail No. 8 is one of my favorite loop trails. In two weeks, when spring is further advanced, I might run the nice little loop again. Then I'll definitely take more pictures. 🙂

Showing Translation

September 17, 2026,Pappenheim - Rundwanderung um Pappenheim

Today I traveled by train to Pappenheim in the Altmühltal and did the "Schlaufe 8 um Pappenheim" (Route No. 8) hike there. It leads around and through Pappenheim.

Castle view meets nature: The circular trail combines impressive views, nature experiences, and insights into Pappenheim's history. From the Pappenheim vineyard, a magnificent view opens up over the city, while varied sunny …

Showing Translation

September 7, 2025,Pappenheim – Schlaufenweg 8

I also included the castle and had to make a slight change to the route at the end. Loop Trail 8 is part of the additional circular routes of the Altmühl Panorama Trail.

The first section to the parking lot of the forest cemetery runs partly on a gravel road, which is used by numerous cars. It's a shame that …

Showing Translation

October 23, 2021,Herbstliche Pappenheimumrundung

Many thanks to Uschi for the inspiration for this wonderful circular hike along the surrounding hills of Pappenheim!

With the best autumn weather, we often went loop by loop through the forest around Pappenheim. You can stop off at the Gasthaus zum Grünen Baum or at the Hotel Gasthof Zur Sonne.

Showing Translation

September 28, 2023,Altmühltal - Runde in Pappenheim um die Burg 🏰 und den Ort 🏘

They really exist - the famous Pappenheimers! Many people have now forgotten that their loyalty, bravery and reliability during the 30 Years' War still has an impact throughout the world today thanks to Friedrich Schiller's quote "That's how I recognize my Pappenheimers."

Showing Translation

April 24, 2026

The loop 8 around Pappenheim takes you through one of the most beautiful small-town landscapes in the Altmühltal. Pappenheim itself is a must-do. The town with its imposing castle towers over the river and offers several good places to stop for refreshments – including the well-known Gasthof Zur Sonne

Showing Translation