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Hechlingen Hollow Way – Sunken path near Hechlingen loop from Hechlingen am See

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Hechlingen Hollow Way – Sunken path near Hechlingen loop from Hechlingen am See

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Hechlingen Hollow Way – Sunken path near Hechlingen loop from Hechlingen am See

01:46

6.22km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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373 m

Rohrach Stream

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Even the small water has a lot of power, meanders through the landscape and feeds the Hahnenkammsee.

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1.03 km

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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3

1.08 km

Hechlinger Hohlweg Educational Trail

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Information about the formation of the hollow way.

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1.27 km

Hechlinger Hohlweg Rest Area

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nice shady place for a break

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1.28 km

Sunken path near Hechlingen

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This beautiful ravine was created directly near Hechlingen by a lot of drops over many centuries

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6

1.71 km

Historic beer cellar at the Katharinenkapelle ruins

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A former beer cellar is located on the northern slope of the "Kapellbuck" directly below the chapel.
The Hechlinger Hohlweg leads from the village directly past the cellar. The cellar …

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2.01 km

Stargazing Bench in Naturpark Altmühltal

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From here you can observe stars very well.

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2.44 km

View of the Ries

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For later

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6.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

632 m

476 m

249 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

881 m

353 m

349 m

160 m

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Lowest point (470 m)

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