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View of the Altmühl Valley – East ascent to Michelsberg loop from Bavaria

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View of the Altmühl Valley – East ascent to Michelsberg loop from Bavaria

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View of the Altmühl Valley – East ascent to Michelsberg loop from Bavaria

04:47

15.4km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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3.11 km

View of Burg Kipfenberg and Brandplatz

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great place on the mill path. It has a great view to the "castle Kipfenberg" and to the viewpoint "fire place"

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4.49 km

Kleine Grotte

Cave Entrance

9.65 km

View of the Altmühl Valley

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Wonderful view of the Altmühltal - unfortunately no rest bench available

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11.7 km

View of Kipfenberg Castle from the Michelsberg

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At the top of the Michelsberg you have a fantastic view of the town of Kipfenberg, the centre of Bavaria, and of Kipfenberg Castle, which is still inhabited.

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11.7 km

Ruins of St. Michael's Church on Michelsberg

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The remains of the Michaelskirche are visible on the Michelsberg plateau

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11.8 km

View of the Birktal Valley from the Michelsberg viewing platform

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small viewing platform with a view of the Birktal just before Michelsberg plateau with seating

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12.1 km

East ascent to Michelsberg

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The east descent is a special hiking highlight for me.
I always have a lot of respect for the descent, even if I have walked it many times. In any …

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12.8 km

Kipfenberg Castle

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Beautiful view of Kipfenberg Castle. let your soul dangle...

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15.2 km

Grüner Topf Karst Spring

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Impressive how the karst springs are connected. A little time reading the signs is time well spent.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

5.11 km

3.80 km

581 m

289 m

107 m

Surfaces

8.96 km

3.79 km

1.13 km

1.06 km

244 m

187 m

Elevation

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Thursday 14 May

12°C

4°C

52 %

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View of the Altmühl Valley – East ascent to Michelsberg loop from Bavaria

View of Burg Kipfenberg and Brandplatz

View of the Altmühl Valley

View of Kipfenberg Castle from the Michelsberg

Ruins of St. Michael's Church on Michelsberg

View of the Birktal Valley from the Michelsberg viewing platform

East ascent to Michelsberg

Kipfenberg Castle

Grüner Topf Karst Spring

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