Attractions in the Altmühltal

The Altmühlsee is a real highlight, both for cyclists and for water sports enthusiasts. There is a nice bike path around the lake around, also invites the lake for swimming, … read more

The venerable monastery is very impressive and it has something to drink, if you have a beer from the oldest (!) Monastic brewery in the world. It is difficult to … read more

From here there is a spectacular view of Prunn Castle, perched on a rock at a dizzying height.

In the castle you can see the permanent exhibition “Prunn Castle and … read more

Complete tour of the lake with a view of the lake

The monastery Weltenburg goes back to a foundation around the year 600 and until today live here still Benediktinermönche. In the historic rock cellar you can learn all about the … read more

The historical place is a very beautiful place. We were all very flashed together. I was in the mega beautiful church of St. Walburga Beilngries and also lit a candle for us here. 🥰

The dry slopes at Dollnstein are part of a nature reserve. The imposing Burgsteinfelsen is one of the most famous rocks of the Altmühltal. The 45 meter high rock is … read more

The wooden bridge near Essing is a strap bridge that leads pedestrians and cyclists across the Main-Danube Canal at Essing near Kelheim. Built after seven years of planning in 1986, … read more

Berching has probably been continuously populated since the Neolithic Age. Market law has existed since 1245. Berching is called the "jewel of the Middle Ages". The well-preserved old town wall … read more

Very beautiful lake, a dip in the water to cool off is not bad either.

regionally called "Old Canal") was a 172.4 km long waterway between the Danube near Kelheim and the Main near Bamberg in the 19th and 20th centuries.

These rocks are a scenic highlight in the Altmühltal Nature Park. From the bike path you can see the impressive rock formation, the Twelve Apostles, standing vertically on the river … read more

You will see the Altmühltor, the Donautor and the Mittertor, all of which were built in the middle of the 13th century.

In front of the Altmühltor there was a … read more

Beautiful baroque town in the Altmühltal. A short break is worthwhile not only because of the gorgeous cityscape, the beautiful atmosphere and the charming rest stops. You will also find … read more

Very nice section of the trail. Here you can clearly see how the Danube washed its way.

History of the castle:
When Count Palatine Ottheinrich and his brother took over the rule of Pfalz-Neuburg in 1522, he found a medieval castle complex in his residence town of … read more

The nature reserve Klamm is a rocky ridge high above the Altmühltal. On stone steps, along wire rope railings and over wooden bridges, you can once walk along the back. … read more

The Danube and the historic old town shape Neuburg an der Donau. The magnificent palace facade with the two distinctive round towers can be seen from afar. Neuburg's most brilliant … read more

The picturesque Dollnstein is located in the Altmühltal Nature Park at the beginning of the Urdonautal. The two rivers, which are now called Altmühl and Danube, created the wide, particularly … read more

The small village of Riedenburg has a beautiful town center. It is ideal for a break in the cafés or you can improve your supplies in the supermarket.