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Last updated: September 14, 2025

Danube Gorge (Weltenburg Narrows)

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

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Bienenkorb Rock Formation

Nice passage, however, very well attended on Sunday afternoon

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Danube Gorge (Donaudurchbruch)

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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Gorge and View of Schloss Prunn

Very nice Klamm, sometimes good in bad weather.

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Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

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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View of the Altmühltal from Arnsberger Leite

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

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

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Long wall gravel bank

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

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

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)

Bienenkorb Rock Formation

Danube Gorge (Donaudurchbruch)

Gorge and View of Schloss Prunn

Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

View of the Altmühltal from Arnsberger Leite

Friedrichsruh Cave

Long wall gravel bank

Stone Steps Through the Klamm and Kastlhäng Nature Reserve

Hechlingen Hollow Way

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