Itinerary
- Day 1
Treuchtlingen
You'll arrive in Treuchtlingen and check into your hotel in this charming town within the Altmühltal nature park. If you want to ease into things, the Altmühl-Thermal Spa is right there for a relaxing soak before your walking tour begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Altmühl-Thermal Spa
Landmarks Altmühltal Nature Park - Day 2
Treuchtlingen to Pappenheim
This morning you'll walk alongside the Altmühl river as it winds through the valley, stopping at the Devil's Pulpit viewpoint along the way. The route takes you through medieval Pappenheim, and you'll descend to the river via the Hollerstein viewpoint before continuing to your next stop where Pappenheim castle comes into view.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Devil's Pulpit viewpoint
- Visit Hollerstein viewpoint
- Explore medieval Pappenheim
- Visit Pappenheim castle
Landmarks Devil's Pulpit Hollerstein Viewpoint Pappenheim Pappenheim Castle - Day 3
Pappenheim to Dollnstein
You'll take a high-altitude path heading toward Solnhofen, which is known for its limestone slabs and fossils from 140 million years ago. On the way, you'll pass the Twelve Apostles rock formation, a popular spot for photos, then continue down to Dollnstein in the primeval Danube valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Solnhofen limestone mining site
- Photo stop at Twelve Apostles rock formation
- Explore Dollnstein
Landmarks Solnhofen Twelve Apostles Dollnstein - Day 4
Dollnstein to Eichstätt
After passing the Burgsteinfelsen geo-monument, you'll walk through forests and juniper heaths before reaching Eichstätt on a mountain path with great valley views. This diocesan town is a complete Baroque work of art with Willibald's castle standing above the town, along with prestigious buildings and charming alleyways to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Burgsteinfelsen geo-monument
- Explore Eichstätt's Baroque architecture
- Visit Willibald's Castle
Landmarks Burgsteinfelsen Eichstätt Willibald's Castle - Day 5
Eichstätt to Kipfenberg
You'll see views of Osterberg mountain and the Roman fort Vetoniana, then visit the Buchenhüller mammoth cave. Later, you'll walk alpine paths above the Altmühl with valley views, pass through the Gugoldinger Wacholderheide nature protection area, and hike past the Arnsberger Leite and Limes watch tower before reaching Kipfenberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Buchenhüller mammoth cave
- Explore Gugoldinger Wacholderheide nature area
- Visit Limes watch tower
Landmarks Osterberg Mountain Roman Fort Vetoniana Buchenhüller Mammoth Cave Gugoldinger Wacholderheide Limes Watch Tower Kipfenberg - Day 6
Kipfenberg to Beilngries
Starting with views into the Anlauter valley, you'll reach Kinding with its impressive fortified church. The panorama path offers great views of the Altmühl valley and rock formations, and you'll pass the Main-Danube canal, Arzberg, and other scenic spots before a steep descent brings you to Beilngries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Kinding fortified church
- Explore Main-Danube canal viewpoint
Landmarks Anlauter Valley Kinding Fortified Church Main-Danube Canal Arzberg Beilngries - Day 7
Beilngries to Riedenburg
You'll cross the Arzberg mountain plateau into Dietfurt, known as the 'Seven Valley Town' where water features prominently through the canal, rivers, and springs. From there, you'll see Eggersberg palace, walk past rock formations and along the Altmühltal boardwalk to Gundlfing, then continue from Devil's Rock to Riedenburg, the 'three-castle town'.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Dietfurt
- Visit Eggersberg Palace
- Walk Altmühltal boardwalk
- Visit Devil's Rock (Teufelsfelsen)
Landmarks Arzberg Mountain Plateau Dietfurt Main-Danube Canal Eggersberg Palace Altmühltal Boardwalk Gundlfing Devil's Rock (Teufelsfelsen) Riedenburg - Day 8
Riedenburg to Kelheim
A steep path with gnarled trees and rock towers leads up to Prunn castle. After that, you'll pass the blue Blautopf karst spring and walk along the Main-Danube Canal past the Jura rock to the Celtic Wall. The day ends with a scenic boat ride through the Danube crevasse to Kelheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Danube crevasse to Kelheim
Optional Activities
- Visit Prunn Castle
- View Blautopf karst spring
Landmarks Prunn Castle Blautopf Karst Spring Main-Danube Canal Jura Rock Celtic Wall (Keltenschanze) Danube Crevasse Kelheim - Day 9
Departure or Extension
Your tour ends here. You can depart or continue with an optional extension if you'd like to keep going.
