Schmetterlingsweg (Butterfly Trail)

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Schmetterlingsweg (Butterfly Trail)

Moderate

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635

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Schmetterlingsweg (Butterfly Trail)

03:38

12.8km

260m

Hiking

Fantastic views of the Altmühl Valley await you on this hike. It leads through areas known for their characteristic lean grasslands and dolomite rocks. These landscapes offer ideal living conditions for a special flora and fauna, including various species of butterflies. Other highlights give you a glimpse into the Roman…

by Naturpark Altmuehltal

Last updated: September 17, 2024

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Waypoints

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1.03 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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1.33 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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4.10 km

View of Arnsberg Castle

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Very nice setting. Be sure to take the detour to the castle with you. Just because of the view.

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9.89 km

St John the Baptist Church and Böhming Roman Fort

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The Böhming Castle was a Roman fort that was built near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes and is located west of the village of Böhming in the …

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12.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

2.74 km

2.04 km

781 m

495 m

189 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

3.75 km

2.64 km

1.52 km

969 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

3°C

37 %

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Comments

September 25, 2024,Arnsberg Kipfenberg - Rundweg Kipfenberg Nr. 2 (Schmetterlingsweg)

Today's tour took me in a beautiful curve above the Altmühl valley, well around the town of Böhming. The starting point was the sports field in Arnsberg. My tour began on a well-maintained gravel path and right from the start I was treated to wonderful views of the Altmühl valley towards Böhming and the striking rock group of the Arnsberger …

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May 21, 2024,ALT24 Schmetterlingsweg

Tour template:
kipfenberg.de/wege/schmetterlingsweg-21

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May 27, 2022,Michelsberg – Arnsberger Leite Runde von Kipfenberg

A very nice round with great views. Sometimes it's pretty uphill and downhill. But it is doable. The view from the Arnsberger Leite is particularly great. We recommend the ice cream in Arnsberg from the ice machine on the sports field. Great selection, it was a difficult decision for me 😉 have fun hiking 🥾

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August 14, 2023,Schmetterlingsweg Nr.2 mit Nordaufstieg

Again we go one of our favorite paths. The Butterfly Trail No. 2..... or 2.0! Thanks to @Helmut for the great inspiration. The north ascent is pretty crisp from a certain height.
The way, as always...... sensational

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July 23, 2023,Arnsberg - Schmetterlingsweg Nr. 2

Yay, we're hiking around Kipfenberg! Today it's Butterfly Trail No. 2. We start in Arnsberg and it's already uphill... well... it doesn't matter... today I have light luggage.
It's amazing, there aren't that many butterflies to be seen at the beginning. That worries me, because there are fewer and fewer. Although wild meadows can be seen constantly, with nettles, thistles, …

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May 20, 2023,Aussichtsrunde von Kipfenberg über den Michelsberg und Arnsberg

From the village of Kipfenberg, the path leads in short serpentines for about 100 m up to the Michelsberg. Unfortunately GPS/Komoot wasn't able to record properly. The plateau offers a fantastic view of the town, the castle and the Altmühltal. Slightly undulating, it then goes through the forest over shady paths and paths to the vantage point near Arnsberg. Enjoy …

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August 20, 2024

Fantastic views of the Altmühl Valley await you on this hike. It leads through areas known for their characteristic lean grasslands and dolomite rocks. These landscapes offer ideal living conditions for a special flora and fauna, including various species of butterflies. Other highlights give you a glimpse

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