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Chapel in Birktal – Arndthöhle Cave loop from Bavaria

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Landkreis Eichstätt

Chapel in Birktal – Arndthöhle Cave loop from Bavaria

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Chapel in Birktal – Arndthöhle Cave loop from Bavaria

01:49

6.37km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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48 m

Chapel in Birktal

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful red bench stands opposite the Heiligehäusens, an ingenious place to pause and let the surroundings take effect.

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3.36 km

Arndthöhle Cave

Highlight • Cave

Great cave with spectacular access. It goes down to the cave entrance. A bit spooky 🙂. Pack a flashlight! Freely accessible – Visit preferably only between April and October (for bat protection reasons).

Audio Guide Naturpark Altmühltal:
audioguide.naturpark-altmuehltal.de/tour/item/arndthoehle_bei_attenzell-36/?hash=05b177fef9bb7574f00cc31409306c27.

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3.59 km

Branch Teepees in Naturpark Altmühltal

Highlight • Structure

Still expandable

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3.67 km

Stone Cairns in Naturpark Altmühltal

Highlight • Structure

Hard-working hands have built cairns here.

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5

4.54 km

Forest trail in the Altmühl Valley Nature Park

Highlight • Trail

Nice section on the way towards Attenzell.

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5.44 km

Small forest pond in Naturpark Altmühltal

Highlight • Lake

At this pond you can see no water, just a green surface.

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6.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

3.55 km

2.36 km

456 m

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Wednesday 7 October

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8°C

97 %

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