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VGN Nature Park hike – Altmühltal panorama and Thalachtal romance

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VGN Nature Park hike – Altmühltal panorama and Thalachtal romance

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VGN Nature Park hike – Altmühltal panorama and Thalachtal romance

06:00

20.4km

550m

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Breathtaking panoramas and the tranquil romance of the river. This day hike opens the door to one of Bavaria's most beautiful cultural landscapes. You'll hike through the heart of the Altmühl Valley Nature Park, past rugged Jurassic cliffs and fragrant juniper heaths and shepherd's meadows.

Along the way, you'll encounter…

by VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG

Last updated: February 7, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.41 km

View from Euerwanger Bühl

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insanely beautiful view with panorama sofa to enjoy

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11.1 km

Rundeck Castle Ruins

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This beautiful castle ruin is popularly known as Rundeck. This name, as you can see from the photos, is much more fitting than its official name, Stossenberg. Fascinating!

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16.0 km

Rumburg Castle Ruins

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Beautifully hidden in the forest stands this ruin. It is a high to late medieval fortification, of which large remnants of the surrounding walls have been preserved or restored.

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18.4 km

Summit cross on the Schellenberg

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The Schellenberg is an exposed mountain spur in the Franconian Jura above the village of Kinding. People have been using this sheltered and easily accessible location since the Neolithic period. …

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

1.81 km

1.68 km

661 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

5.12 km

4.96 km

2.58 km

109 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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June 26, 2025

Breathtaking panoramas and the tranquil romance of the river. This day hike opens the door to one of Bavaria's most beautiful cultural landscapes. You'll hike through the heart of the Altmühl Valley Nature Park, past rugged Jurassic cliffs and fragrant juniper heaths and shepherd's meadows.
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VGN Nature Park hike – Altmühltal panorama and Thalachtal romance

View from Euerwanger Bühl

Rundeck Castle Ruins

Rumburg Castle Ruins

Summit cross on the Schellenberg

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