The GeoRadweg circular tour "From Archaeopteryx to the Crater Rim" takes you not only to scenic and geological highlights, but also to Treuchtlingen, Pappenheim, Monheim, and Wemding. The spa town …

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Last updated: May 12, 2025

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Treuchtlingen Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful old town and on the Altmühltal cycle path through the city you have the opportunity to admire a perfectly restored steam locomotive.

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6.55 km

Altmühl Valley Near Pappenheim

Highlight • Cycleway

The Altmühltal is a beautiful nature park and is very suitable for hiking or cycling. The Altmühl Valley Cycle Path is one of the most popular cycle paths in Germany, …

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16.0 km

Museum Solnhofen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Solnhofen Museum, near the train station, houses a collection of fossils found in the surrounding area. Immerse yourself in the world of dinosaurs. Discover the Archaeopteryx Worlds with a …

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53.9 km

Marketplace in the old town of Wemding

Highlight • Historical Site

Romantic, medieval, with an old castle moat and a historic rose garden as well as a village market square, the little town of Wemding invites you to explore.

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66.0 km

Hahnenkammsee

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The Hahnenkammsee is the first body of water in the Franconian Lake District created by the creation of reservoirs. On the bank of the reservoir you will find several nice …

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81.6 km

Heumöderntal – Treuchtlingen

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Idyllic valley with flower meadows and a fallow deer enclosure in the area of the Heumöderntrails. Worth a trip for young and old!

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85.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

17.0 km

11.8 km

6.76 km

306 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

17.4 km

13.9 km

6.76 km

1.14 km

871 m

Elevation

Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Naturpark AltmuehltalFebruary 3, 2024

The GeoRadweg circular tour "From Archaeopteryx to the Crater Rim" takes you not only to scenic and geological highlights, but also to Treuchtlingen, Pappenheim, Monheim, and Wemding. The spa town of Treuchtlingen, with its train station, is an ideal starting point. Along the gently flowing Altmühl River

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WieselFrechMarch 29, 2024

A really very interesting tour, we only met more cyclists as far as Altendorf on the Altmühl cycle path or cycled with us, after the turnoff towards Wemding only a few. It's a shame, because this part also offers very beautiful places and a great route. We had a great day today, now someone just needs to clean the 🚲 😂

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Archaeopteryx fossil and crater rim – Altmühltal Geo cycle path loop

Treuchtlingen Old Town

Altmühl Valley Near Pappenheim

Museum Solnhofen

Marketplace in the old town of Wemding

Hahnenkammsee

Heumöderntal – Treuchtlingen

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