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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Eichstätt
Kipfenberg

East ascent to Michelsberg – Kipfenberg Castle loop from Landkreis Eichstätt

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Eichstätt
Kipfenberg

East ascent to Michelsberg – Kipfenberg Castle loop from Landkreis Eichstätt

Moderate

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East ascent to Michelsberg – Kipfenberg Castle loop from Landkreis Eichstätt

03:48

12.3km

400m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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811 m

View of the Altmühl Valley and the Arnsberg Cliffs

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At the end of a long hike we were rewarded with this great view. It invites you to enjoy the here and now. Just wonderful.

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3.65 km

Michelsberg South Viewpoint

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The southern viewing platform from the Michelsberg is completely natural and from here you have a great view of the Altmühltal

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3.82 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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4.10 km

Ruins of Michelsberg Castle Fortifications

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The excavations suggest that there was a larger fortification. Information boards on site provide interesting information about this.

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4.29 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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5.13 km

Kipfenberg Castle

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Small museum and beer garden - most of the castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.

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5.80 km

Kipfenberg Castle and the Geographical Centre of Bavaria

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Beautiful village with a castle (unfortunately cannot be visited) and is located in the center of Bavaria in the Altmühltal.

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10.4 km

View of the Altmühl Valley from the Arnsberger Leite

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The Arnsberger Leite is one of the most exciting and impressive rock formations in the entire Altmühltal. The Altmühltal Panoramaweg leads directly above the rocks and offers dramatic views down to the river.

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12.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.89 km

3.08 km

1.89 km

1.40 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

6.93 km

2.62 km

2.36 km

239 m

148 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Thursday 14 May

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4°C

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