The Top 20 Castles in the Altmühltal
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20
beautiful castles to choose from in the Altmühltal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Altmühltal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 3, 2025
From here you have a spectacular view of Prunn Castle, which is located at a dizzying height on a rock.
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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 …
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 …
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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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Pappenheim is picturesquely situated in an Altmühltalschleife and has two castles, a castle and one of the oldest churches in the southern Franconia!
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The bike path leads along the waterfront promenade directly into the town and its beer garden. So why not take a break and enjoy a white beer or a shandy, then explore the town a bit?
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a magnificent castle perched on the rock massif
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Nice gravel bike path along the Danube. You have a beautiful view of the city and the castle.
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Neumarkt's landmark, visible from afar, towers 150 meters above the city. The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1283, but the complex is certainly much older. The castle …
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Nice castle park and you can eat well there
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Magnificent sight and a very nice old town.
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