View of the Urdonautal Valley – Path of Thoughts loop from Dollnstein

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View of the Urdonautal Valley – Path of Thoughts loop from Dollnstein

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View of the Urdonautal Valley – Path of Thoughts loop from Dollnstein

03:12

11.2km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.85 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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864 m

Rocky Trail in the Wellheimer Dry Valley

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A narrow hiking trail leads you along the exciting rocks of the well dry valley with a wonderful view. Here you can really admire a new perspective every step of the way.

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2.08 km

View of the Urdonautal Valley

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Excellent view over the Urdonautal

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6.93 km

Burgstein rock formation with views over the Altmühltal

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Great place with great views. Accessible about 200m behind the rest area at the chapel.

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At the time of the "White Jura" (= Malm) the southern German area was …

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7.76 km

Path of Thoughts

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The 2.5 km long path between Ziegelhütte and the chapel above the Burgstein leads below dry slopes and limestone rocks and above the Altmühl. You have a great view of …

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8.03 km

View of Dollnstein from the dry slopes

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Beautiful section of the panoramic trail with wonderful views

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8.74 km

Dollnstein Cliff and Dollnstein Tower

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Very impressive rocks from above and below that fit wonderfully into the landscape.

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10.2 km

Petersturm (North Gate of Dollnstein)

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Dollnstein is located in the middle of the Altmühltal nature park. The small town is surrounded by a medieval defensive wall. You are standing here in front of the north …

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10.7 km

Dollnstein is a market in the west of the Upper Bavarian district of Eichstätt and is located in the Altmühltal Nature Park at the inlet of the Urdonautal to today's Altmühltal.

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de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollnstein

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

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