Altmühlsee – Altmühlsee loop from Gunzenhausen

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Altmühlsee – Altmühlsee loop from Gunzenhausen

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Altmühlsee – Altmühlsee loop from Gunzenhausen

03:34

57.9km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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1.69 km

Fountain on Lake Altmühl

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If the wind blows properly from the southwest, you can enjoy a little refreshment here. Otherwise, of course, always a nice photo motif and even if you are in a hurry, definitely worth a look.

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1.78 km

Altmühlsee

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The Altmühl flows around the Altmühlsee. In case of a flood, an introduction of Altmühlwasser takes place in the lake. The Altmühlsee serves as a buffer before the transfer to …

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4.34 km

Altmühlsee

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The Altmühl flows around the Altmühlsee. In case of a flood, an introduction of Altmühlwasser takes place in the lake. The Altmühlsee serves as a buffer before the transfer to …

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13.2 km

Ornbau Stone Bridge and View of the Altmühl River

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Ornbau is a small town on the Altmühl. The medieval buildings that can be seen here make Ornbau a typical Franconian town.

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29.6 km

Herrieden City Gate and Altmühl Bridge

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Herriden with the historic Altmühl bridge, which was replaced by a bridge in the 9th century. City gate in Herrieden and stork tower from the 14th century.

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29.7 km

Herrieden Collegiate Basilica

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The collegiate church of St. Vitus and St. Deocar, today a collegiate basilica, dominates the view of the city with its twin towers and the mighty gable roof. The clear …

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49.8 km

KraftWerk Beer Garden at the Altmühlzuleiter

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Nice beer garden with lake to cool off

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51.9 km

The well-developed bike path leads you on smooth asphalt from Gunzenhausen to the north-western tip of the approximately four-kilometer reservoir.

For the most part, the cycle and footpaths are separate, …

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