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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Eichstätt
Schernfeld

Altmühl Valley – Path of Thoughts loop from Schernfeld

Moderate

4.9

(31)

103

hikers

Altmühl Valley – Path of Thoughts 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: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

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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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2

6.64 km

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

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3

8.02 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

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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

5.34 km

2.86 km

350 m

Surfaces

7.50 km

3.23 km

3.17 km

932 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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