Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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278 m

Pappenheim Castle

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The castle is situated on a hill above a loop of the Altmühl. The short climb is worth it, because from the top you have a great view over the …

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288 m

Deisingerstraße

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Until 1936, Deisingerstraße was still called Judengasse. It was not a ghetto, but Jews and Christians lived here.

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593 m

Old Castle Pappenheim

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The "Altes Schloss" is a remarkable building in the old town and was the former residence of the Marshals of Pappenheim until 1820. It was in the 16./17. Built in …

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632 m

Pappenheim

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Pappenheim is picturesquely situated in an Altmühltalschleife and has two castles, a castle and one of the oldest churches in the southern Franconia!

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686 m

Kneipp Facility and Boat Landing at Brunnmühlbach

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Beautifully designed Kneipp pool. It seems to be fed directly from a spring, so the water is really icy.😉 Definitely plan for it in summer!

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7.76 km

Loop trail in Naturpark Altmühltal

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7.76 km

View of Pappenheim and Pappenheim Castle from Alter Weinberg Pavilion

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very nice view of Pappenheim
nice place to take a break and/or to unwind

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8.97 km

Historic Old Town of Pappenheim

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The statue of the equestrian general Gottfried Heinrich zu Pappenheim stands opposite the old castle in Pappenheim. Gottfried Heinrich Graf zu Pappenheim was a general in the Thirty Years' War …

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9.40 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.71 km

1.47 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

6.00 km

1.74 km

954 m

706 m

Elevation

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