The best walks and hikes in the Altmühltal
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Upper Bavaria? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Altmühltal to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Altmühltal is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 4, 2025
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1. Riedenburg to Prunn Castle through the magnificent gorge
12.0km
03:32
290m
290m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
(758)
3,121
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2. Weltenburger Höhenweg (Weltenburg High Trail) – Altmühltal Nature Park
12.5km
03:33
270m
270m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2,478
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Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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2,556
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4. Hiking trail around the Altmühlsee – Altmühltal Nature Park
13.1km
03:18
20m
20m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(542)
2,548
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5. Adventure and time out at Lake Altmühlsee | Tour 210
13.5km
03:24
20m
10m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1,553
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1,029
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7. TraumSchlaufe Eichstätt - legendary Altmühltal
11.9km
03:16
190m
190m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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603
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8. From Dollnstein to Wellheim – the fabulous Altmühltal valley
18.2km
05:15
440m
440m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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784
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9. Castle trail in the Anlautertal - legendary Altmühltal
18.5km
05:16
400m
400m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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585
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10. Schmetterlingsweg (Butterfly Trail)
12.8km
03:38
260m
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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