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 bank.

The rock towers are made of sponge limestone, a type of rock that weathers harder than the surrounding White Jura. Because of this, the Twelve Apostles have carved out of the surrounding sloping slopes over the years and can be seen today as this beautiful rock formation.

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Thomas🍀

July 5, 2020

Very nice rock formation on the slope along the bike path.

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Thomas🍀

July 14, 2020

Nice view, here you can relax in beautiful nature and enjoy the view of the wonderful rock formations.

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Stefan V.

March 29, 2020

The geological subsurface of the "Twelve Apostles" is formed by the thick layered limestone of the Treuchtlinger marble, a type of rock from the White Jura. At the thresholds of the White Jurassic Sea, so-called "sponge limestones" developed as a geological feature. They are more difficult to weather and were therefore carved out as rocks.

Source / more info:
naturpark-altmuehltal.de/sehenswerte/felsformation_zwoelf_apostel-2242

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Stefan V.

March 29, 2020

Great resting place with a bench

One of the scenic highlights in the Altmühltal Nature Park is the "Twelve Apostles" rock group. The towering dolomite rocks between Solnhofen and Eßlingen greet boaters on the Altmühl, cyclists on the Altmühltal cycle path and hikers on their tours around Solnhofen.

Source / more info:
naturpark-altmuehltal.de/sehenswerte/felsformation_zwoelf_apostel-2242

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Karl

April 20, 2020

Nice mess with the many apostles here. The rock formation worth seeing is "The Twelve Apostles". Please try to count. Sometimes you see 10, sometimes you count 15. But they're called "twelve". The 13th apostle is the business with a beer garden in the village of Esslingen, right at the foot of the twelve apostles. See WigK's original tip. Open only in summer.

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Lilo FD

August 23, 2020

I was really looking forward to this nature experience! On the bike path you have a good view of the at least 12 apostles for a long time. It must be nice to hike there too.

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Stefan V.

March 29, 2020

One of the scenic highlights in the Altmühltal Nature Park is the "Twelve Apostles" rock group. The towering dolomite rocks between Solnhofen and Eßlingen greet boaters on the Altmühl, cyclists on the Altmühltal cycle path and hikers on their tours around Solnhofen.

Source / more info:
naturpark-altmuehltal.de/sehenswerte/felsformation_zwoelf_apostel-2242

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HansJoergOtt

June 16, 2017

This rock formation is probably one of the highlights on an Altmühl cycle tour

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Andreas Kronier

October 29, 2017

Just great. Perfect nature panorama.

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Jakob

June 15, 2017

Nice "gas station"

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Karl

June 2, 2018

2er bench, benches with table, information board 12 apostles. Good look at all apostles. Who can count exactly 12? Not really that easy.

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Magic Harry

April 12, 2021

Imposing rock formation in the Altmühltal

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Mein-Fahrradhändler

April 20, 2021

Imposing rock towers! Great view of the 12 apostles from the Altmühl cycle path.

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Peter's Rad- und Wandertouren

June 4, 2021

Unique combination of rocks in a fantastic landscape

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Didier

July 25, 2021

Magnificent rock view on the Altmühltal cycle path with a beautiful sun bench for resting and relaxing.

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Burgauer

September 20, 2020

very nice view, at the point also nice for a snack: D

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WigK

October 1, 2017

Restaurant / beer garden with delicious food and good cakes.

Open from April to the end of October. More details under:

dreizehnter-apostel.de

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bikexxs

July 12, 2020

Now there is a wedding field where you can get married or take photos. Brand new!!

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Markus K.

April 12, 2021

Beautiful panoramic hiking trail above, also goes by MTB

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Rüdiger

June 22, 2021

Mighty towering Dololmit rocks between Solnhofen and Eßlingen with the designation "The 12 Apostles"

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van_houten1982

July 6, 2021

Small rest area from which you have a wonderful view over the entire 12 apostles rock formation.

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van_houten1982

July 6, 2021

Approx. 200 m further in the direction of Eichstätt there is a small rest area from which you have a wonderful view over the entire 12 apostle rock formation.

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Mickl

July 27, 2021

Wonderful place to take a short rest and let the 12 apostles work on you. There are benches and a table. And right next door is the wedding meadow.

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Location: Solnhofen, Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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