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The Top 20 Gorges in the Altmühltal

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in the Altmühltal. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Altmühltal.

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Danube Gorge (Weltenburg Narrows)

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An extremely impressive section of the Danube where you can see what power water has!

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Beehive Rock Formation

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Nice passage, however, very well attended on Sunday afternoon

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Danube Gorge (Donaudurchbruch)

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the Danube breakthrough, the Weltenburger Enge. You can access it from both sides, but you can only get through by boat

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Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

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The hiking trail above the Apostles is particularly beautiful. From every rock there is a different view in both directions, in between the precious grasslands and meadows with countless rare …

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Danube Gorge Weltenburg

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When you are here, it is actually mandatory program to travel through the Weltenburger Enge with the excursion boat and to marvel at it powerfully. The impressive rock faces with …

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View of the Altmühl Valley from the Arnsberger Leite

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The Arnsberger Leite is one of the most exciting and impressive rock formations in the entire Altmühltal. The Altmühltal Panoramaweg leads directly above the rocks and offers dramatic views down to the river.

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Friedrichsruh Cave

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Nice "hall" with a bench, sit down and enjoy.

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Long wall gravel bank

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Here you can see what the Danube grinds off the rocks 🪨, brings in and deposits in some places.

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Stone Steps through the Klamm and Kastlhäng Nature Reserve

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The rock path means you always have to climb over steeper rocky steps, sometimes almost a little bit of climbing, which is really fun.

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Hechlingen Hollow Way

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The Hechlinger Hohlweg is also called "Schafgasse". The path is around 250 meters long and cuts up to 9 meters deep into the surrounding landscape. This makes it one of …

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The Top 20 Gorges in the Altmühltal

Danube Gorge (Weltenburg Narrows)

Beehive Rock Formation

Danube Gorge (Donaudurchbruch)

Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

Danube Gorge Weltenburg

View of the Altmühl Valley from the Arnsberger Leite

Friedrichsruh Cave

Long wall gravel bank

Stone Steps through the Klamm and Kastlhäng Nature Reserve

Hechlingen Hollow Way

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