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Danube-Ries
Maihingen

Fossil Algae Reefs at Hahnberg – Maihingen Monastery loop from Maihingen

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Danube-Ries
Maihingen

Fossil Algae Reefs at Hahnberg – Maihingen Monastery loop from Maihingen

Moderate

5.0

(3)

11

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Fossil Algae Reefs at Hahnberg – Maihingen Monastery loop from Maihingen

02:13

8.29km

100m

Hiking

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: June 10, 2026

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Geopark Ries

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1.44 km

Fossil Algae Reefs at Hahnberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The so-called pensioner forest with pensioner bench and wonderful view of the Ries

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2

1.97 km

Baptism of Jesus Memorial (Taufe Jesu)

Highlight • Religious Site

3

2.06 km

Maihingen Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

Very baroque old church ⛪️

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4

2.08 km

Rieser Farmers' Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Wonderful museum with items from the everyday life of the people in the Ries from the past, neatly sorted by topic and the exhibits in excellent condition.

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5

2.19 km

Maihingen Rural Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Throughout the year, various events take place at the museum. At the Schnitterfest, Genussmarkt or Kartoffelfest, good catering is always provided.

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6

2.51 km

Old Monastery Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The old monastery mill...a well-preserved relic

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7

2.88 km

Mauchtal Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Green paths lead you through the Mauchtal. Sometimes it goes through small groves, then fields stretch out on both sides.

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8

3.80 km

Tree Avenue in Geopark Ries

Highlight • Natural

Great avenue visible from afar...a real shade pleasure in summer

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8.29 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.20 km

1.51 km

366 m

210 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

2.10 km

1.69 km

1.12 km

275 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

24°C

18°C

44 %

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