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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Altmühltal

Altmühltal’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Altmühltal. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 1, 2025

Burgsteinfelsen near Dollnstein

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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 …

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View of the 'Twelve Apostles' rock formation

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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 …

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View of Arnsberg Castle

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Very nice setting. Be sure to take the detour to the castle with you. Just because of the view.

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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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Gorge and view of Prunn Castle

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Very nice Klamm, sometimes good in bad weather.

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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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Rock Arch Unteremmendorf

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Very well attended, you often meet other hikers here. Great natural spectacle. The rock gate is of natural origin.

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Altmühl River at Attenbrunn Mill

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Nice bike path! Runs mostly on the old railway line, well developed and signposted. Experience the Altmühltal, visit the places and stop off at the Gasthof zum Hirschen in Wasserzell …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Altmühltal

Burgsteinfelsen near Dollnstein

View of the 'Twelve Apostles' rock formation

View of Arnsberg Castle

Danube Gorge (Weltenburg Narrows)

Beehive Rock Formation

Danube Gorge (Donaudurchbruch)

Gorge and view of Prunn Castle

Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

Rock Arch Unteremmendorf

Altmühl River at Attenbrunn Mill

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