Roman Fort Pfünz – Römerstraße loop from Pietenfeld

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Roman Fort Pfünz – Römerstraße loop from Pietenfeld

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Roman Fort Pfünz – Römerstraße loop from Pietenfeld

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11.0km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.92 km

Marien Chapel Pietenfeld an der Leiten

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful chapel with a white Madonna. The Way of St. James leads directly past Pietenfeld an der Leiten. You can enjoy the beautiful Altmühltal on a bench.

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4.99 km

Oxbow Lake With Beaver Activity in Naturpark Altmühltal

Highlight • River

Next to the trail at the end of a meadow. The Altmühl slides smoothly on and left is a backwaters.

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5.94 km

Bench with View of Rocky Outcrop near Pfünz

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6.49 km

Pfünz Roman Column

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As inconspicuous as a hall cross but interesting to take your time and read the sign;)

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6.98 km

Roman Fort Pfünz

Highlight • Historical Site

Great highlight after a good climb, bank available;)

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7.18 km

Roman Fort Castra Vetoniana (Pfünz)

Highlight • Historical Site

The partially rebuilt Roman fort is freely accessible in summer. In winter you have to forego a tour of the reconstructed parts, but you can still visit the outside area. …

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7.36 km

Roman fort in Naturpark Altmühltal

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It's very interesting what a clever network of roads the Romans already had back then.

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7.60 km

Römerstraße

Highlight • Trail

Of course, nothing can be seen of the Roman road itself. But especially in muddy weather, it's a good option to avoid getting your shoes too dirty.
Unfortunately, locals use …

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

1.91 km

928 m

732 m

Surfaces

5.95 km

2.42 km

1.15 km

892 m

594 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Monday 14 September

23°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 9, 2024,Eichstätt - Nr. 3 zum römischen Castell

With the weather being wonderful, we put on our hiking boots and take hiking trail number 3 up to Pietenfeld and then to the Roman castle in Pfünz.
From here we prefer to take the OBJ path back. It goes through the forest and it is cool and shady.
Very close to our hidden path, families and fathers cycle like …

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December 25, 2023,Pfunde lassen in Pfünz

Finally it's not raining and one gingerbread after another is accumulating on the ribs. It's high time to go out again!
This time we went along the Altmühl to Pfünz and back via Pietenfeld.
The loop is a good 11 km long and you should plan on walking for a good 3 hours. With breaks, of course, a little more. …

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