Altmühlsee – Altmühl Lake loop from Gunzenhausen

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Altmühlsee – Altmühl Lake loop from Gunzenhausen

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Altmühlsee – Altmühl Lake loop from Gunzenhausen

02:00

32.9km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.9 km

Dennenlohe Castle

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dennenlohe.de/de/schloss/schlosskapelle.html

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17.5 km

Tree-lined avenue near Dennenlohe

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A beautiful and shady avenue leads directly to Dennenlohe, easy to drive surface.

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18.7 km

Dennenloher Lake

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The Dennenloher See is definitely worth a visit in the summer, because it enchants not only with its location in beautiful nature, but also with the offer of activities on …

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19.4 km

Römischer Limes

Archaeological Site

28.4 km

West Shore Path, Lake Altmühl

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The bike tour around Altmühl and Brombachsee is one of the most beautiful bike tours in Franconia.

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29.8 km

Altmühlsee

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The Altmühl flows around the Altmühlsee. In case of a flood, an introduction of Altmühlwasser takes place in the lake. The Altmühlsee serves as a buffer before the transfer to …

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30.1 km

There is a beautiful path around the lake, with information boards about environmental protection and the lake. Walking around it is an experience and a visit to the bird island is particularly recommended.

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30.7 km

Altmühl Lake

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The Altmühlsee is part of the Franconian Lake District. A variety of sporting leisure activities are possible. The infrastructure is very well developed.

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30.8 km

View of Altmühl Lake

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From here you have a great view of Lake Altmühl.

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32.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

7.80 km

6.17 km

1.70 km

460 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

3.91 km

1.59 km

1.01 km

400 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

10°C

5°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 18, 2024,4.Tag Dennenloher See – Limes -

Dennloher See:
The Dennenloher See, the smallest lake in the Franconian Lake District.
Near the village of Dennenlohe, it is embedded in a large forest area of the heath.

Limes:
In Roman times, a border wall ran through the Franconian Lake District: The Limes was intended to keep the enemies of the Roman Empire away from the province of Raetia. …

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