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View of the Danube Gorge – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Weltenburger Enge

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View of the Danube Gorge – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Weltenburger Enge

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View of the Danube Gorge – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Weltenburger Enge

02:35

9.03km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationales Naturmonument Kernzone

Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

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2.41 km

View of the Danube from the Befreiungshalle

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The Danube near Kelheim is a truly historic place. Here, monumental architecture meets a unique river landscape. When you stand at the top of the Befreiungshalle on the Michelsberg and …

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2.43 km

View of the Danube Gorge

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It is very impressive how the Danube has dug its course here over time.

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2.43 km

View of the Danube Gorge (Donaudurchbruch)

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Interesting view of the Danube

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2.57 km

Hall of Liberation, Kelheim

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The Liberation Hall in Kelheim is one of Bavaria's most impressive monuments. It towers visibly on the Michelsberg above the Danube and is a true statement in stone. King Ludwig …

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4.79 km

NSG Weltenburger Enge, Hirschberg, Altmühlleiten

Nature Reserve

6

5.44 km

Forest path in the Altmühltal Nature Park

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7

5.81 km

Celtic rampart in Naturpark Altmühltal

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Cozy path on the rampart with little gradient, very beautiful, quiet beech forest all around.

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6.35 km

View of Weltenburg Abbey

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From here you have a great view over the Danube to the monastery. On the way to the ferry there is a great view around the monastery, which makes a detour here worth it.

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View of Weltenburg Abbey

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A very nice view of the other side of the Danube and the great Weltenburg monastery. Here you also have a little peace from the tourist crowds.

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9.03 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

3.62 km

1.01 km

473 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

3.13 km

1.48 km

1.21 km

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