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Altmühltal
Landkreis Eichstätt
Eichstätt

Immerse yourself in river history – Altmühltal Geo cycle path loop

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Eichstätt
Eichstätt

Immerse yourself in river history – Altmühltal Geo cycle path loop

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Immerse yourself in river history – Altmühltal Geo cycle path loop

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55.8km

270m

On the 55 kilometer long round trip “Immersion in the history of the river” through Eichstätt, Nassenfels, Wellheim and Dollnstein you will discover rock formations, castles, river valleys and karst …

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Last updated: May 12, 2025

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461 m

Residenzplatz Eichstätt

The Residenzplatz Eichstätt with a fountain and beautiful benches under the trees. There used to be a beautiful park here - unfortunately the green space has been paved. But you …

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15.4 km

Nassenfels Castle

Nassenfels was one of the most impressive and well-fortified valley castles in Bavaria. It was built in the 12th century on a Jurassic coral reef washed free by the primeval …

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30.9 km

Schutter Spring

The Schutterquelle is located in the ancient Danube valley below the Galgenberg. However, the actual main sources are in Wellheim. The Schutter is 32 kilometers long and then flows into …

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39.7 km

Altmühl Center at Dollnstein Castle

The Altmühlzentrum is located in parts of Dollnstein Castle and on the adjacent outdoor area. Here you will find a tourist information office, an exhibition on the history of the …

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42.0 km

Burgstein (Dollnstein)

Here is a nice rest area with information boards and a little shade. The rock formations are great to look at and give the area a characteristic look and an …

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55.8 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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24.6 km

15.5 km

8.01 km

7.10 km

487 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.2 km

7.02 km

4.60 km

2.01 km

830 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

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February 3, 2024

On the 55 kilometer long round trip “Immersion in the history of the river” through Eichstätt, Nassenfels, Wellheim and Dollnstein you will discover rock formations, castles, river valleys and karst springs. The beautiful baroque town of Eichstätt, or more precisely the train station there, is your starting

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