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Path of Thoughts – Burgstein Chapel loop from Schernfeld

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Path of Thoughts – Burgstein Chapel loop from Schernfeld

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Path of Thoughts – Burgstein Chapel loop from Schernfeld

04:18

14.9km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

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2.23 km

Juniper Heath Trail near Obereichstätt

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A very nice section of the route with a wonderful landscape.

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6.64 km

View of Dollnstein from the dry slopes

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Observation platform over Dollnstein amidst the dry slopes. Seating available.

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8.03 km

Dollnstein Cliff and Dollnstein Tower

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Very impressive rocks from above and below that fit wonderfully into the landscape.

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8.10 km

Maderfelsen Summit Cross

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Very nice view over Dollnstein. Place invites you to take a rest.

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8.35 km

Altmühl Valley

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You can find such varied routes here, you really have to come back again and again.

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8.73 km

View of Dollnstein from the dry slopes

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Beautiful section of the panoramic trail with wonderful views

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9.00 km

Path of Thoughts

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The 2.5 km long path between Ziegelhütte and the chapel above the Burgstein leads below dry slopes and limestone rocks and above the Altmühl. You have a great view of …

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9.49 km

Burgstein Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Very easy to drive trail in the direction of Dollnstein... you should just choose days when not so many hikers are out and about 😉 so that it's really fun... …

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

5.34 km

2.88 km

343 m

Surfaces

7.50 km

3.23 km

3.18 km

930 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Wednesday 29 July

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Path of Thoughts – Burgstein Chapel loop from Schernfeld

Juniper Heath Trail near Obereichstätt

View of Dollnstein from the dry slopes

Dollnstein Cliff and Dollnstein Tower

Maderfelsen Summit Cross

Altmühl Valley

View of Dollnstein from the dry slopes

Path of Thoughts

Burgstein Chapel

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