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Hiking couple with a view of the Altmühl Valley
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Naturpark Altmühltal

Altmühltal-Panorama-Path, Treuchtlingen – Eichstätt

Bavaria at its most beautiful

5 Days / 4 Nights
Walking
108  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
108  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Hiking couple with a view of the Altmühl Valley
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Naturpark Altmühltal

On your walk along the Altmühltal-Panorama path steep jaggered Dolomite-rocks, sun-kissed juniper heaths, soft river valleys and extensive forests will line your way. The nature park ‚Altmühltal’ is also mainly known for its romantic scenery and hence predestined for a comfortable week of walking amidst unspoilt nature. On top of that you come across a landscape steeped in history and culture: impressive ramparts, reconstructed forts and spectacular treasure troves are testimony to Celtic and Roman times. Castles and palaces built by nobility, magnificent churches and monasteries built by prince-archbishops. In the Altmühltal valley you will also enjoy many culinary delights: from tasty saussage specialities all the way to the local hops in the shape of numerous delicious beers.

Panoramic view in the Altmühltal
Hiking through the old town in the Altmühltal
Great views during panoramic hikes in the Altmühlal valley
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The charming Treuchtlingen serves as the starting point for the trip, which is perfect for leisure hikers. Via the vantage points Teufelskanzel and Hollerstein, you go along the Altmühl to the historic Pappenheim. Have your camera ready on day 3 of the tour! Although the entire stage is lined with great views, the rock formations of the “Twelve Apostles” are a special highlight.

Enjoy the warm atmosphere in the unspoiled Dollnstein, soak up the lush green of the forests and juniper heaths and let yourself be enchanted by the baroque Eichstätt. Those who like hearty cuisine will love the culinary delights of this region. But of course there is something for every taste. Because of the hops and barley cultivation, the beers of the region are also well-known and just crying out to be tasted.

  • Idyllic hikes in the middle of the nature park: Along the river, past unique rock formations and traditional walls - on the Altmühltal-Panoramaweg unspoiled nature awaits you as a balance to everyday life! Enchanting high-altitude hikes: It doesn't always have to be mountain ranges. In the Altmühltal, too, people “hike high up” - for this they are rewarded with magnificent views.
  • "Twelve Apostles" natural monument: They look a bit like free-standing towers and scientists describe them as the remnants of the tropical Jurassic Sea. Either way, the “Twelve Apostles” are a real eye-catcher!
  • Castles and palaces along the route: This is where the nobility once lived! The partly restored and partly dilapidated castles bear witness to this. Prince-bishops had beautiful residences built, which still shine in baroque splendor today. Come with us on a journey into the past.
  • Bavarian beer & hearty ‘Brotzeit’: If you travel to Bavaria, you can hardly avoid beer in its many forms - as wheat beer, pilsner or in the non-alcoholic version. Around 25 breweries produce the popular barley juice in the region.

The route guidance is relatively easy to master, there are no notably difficult passages. The stage Pappenheim to Dollnstein on day 3 is very long at 25 km, but there are possibilities for shortcuts. The relaxed tours and the great views make this trip a real pleasure!

  • Would you like a short holiday in Germany? Browse through our travel options. You can find more about the Altmühltal with lots of tips and information here.
  • The Altmühltal-Panorama-Path is a certified quality hiking trail in Germany. Read more about the quality & premium hiking trails in Germany on our Eurohike Hiking Blog.
Panoramic view in the Altmühltal
Hiking through the old town in the Altmühltal
Great views during panoramic hikes in the Altmühlal valley

Itinerary at a glance

Beautiful panoramas, hiking trails close to nature, bizarre rock formations - Welcome to the Altmühltal! Get to know the "Twelve Apostles" on this tour, visit imposing residences and taste different beers.

The idyllic little Altmühl-town Treuchtlingen is situated in the centre of the nature park ‚Altmühltal’, the second biggest Nature Park in Germany. We recommend you seize the first day and relax in the well-known Altmühl-Thermal Spa.

Hotel example: Hotel Via Vita

With views onto the river Altmühl meandering through the valley you continue via the ‚Devil’s Pulpit’ towards Medieval Pappenheim. You descend again to the river Altmühl via the viewpoint Hollerstein and continue leisurely along the course of the river to your Day Finish, where you are greeted by the impressive castle, seat of the former ‚Reichserbmarschälle’-marshals.

Hotel example: Sonne

Via an high-altitude path with great views you walk over to Solnhofen, the mining place of the well-known Solnhofer limestone slabs and site of over 140 million-year-old fossils. Soon after an amazing and very popular photo opportunity awaits: the nature monument ‚Twelve Apostles’, steep limestone rocks embedded in juniper heaths. The route leads you to Dollnstein into the primeval Danube valley. 

Hotel example: Gasthof zum Kirchenschmied

You pass the Geo-monument ‚Burgsteinfelsen’ and continue through forests and juniper heaths and later on on a mountain path with great views all the way to Eichstätt. With Willibalds castle towering over this diocesan town, it is a complete Baroque work of art with prestigious buildings as well as dreamy little alleyways.

Hotel example: Hotel Garni Fuchs

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05

Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

Beautiful panoramas, hiking trails close to nature, bizarre rock formations - Welcome to the Altmühltal! Get to know the "Twelve Apostles" on this tour, visit imposing residences and taste different beers.

The idyllic little Altmühl-town Treuchtlingen is situated in the centre of the nature park ‚Altmühltal’, the second biggest Nature Park in Germany. We recommend you seize the first day and relax in the well-known Altmühl-Thermal Spa.

Hotel example: Hotel Via Vita

With views onto the river Altmühl meandering through the valley you continue via the ‚Devil’s Pulpit’ towards Medieval Pappenheim. You descend again to the river Altmühl via the viewpoint Hollerstein and continue leisurely along the course of the river to your Day Finish, where you are greeted by the impressive castle, seat of the former ‚Reichserbmarschälle’-marshals.

Hotel example: Sonne

Via an high-altitude path with great views you walk over to Solnhofen, the mining place of the well-known Solnhofer limestone slabs and site of over 140 million-year-old fossils. Soon after an amazing and very popular photo opportunity awaits: the nature monument ‚Twelve Apostles’, steep limestone rocks embedded in juniper heaths. The route leads you to Dollnstein into the primeval Danube valley. 

Hotel example: Gasthof zum Kirchenschmied

You pass the Geo-monument ‚Burgsteinfelsen’ and continue through forests and juniper heaths and later on on a mountain path with great views all the way to Eichstätt. With Willibalds castle towering over this diocesan town, it is a complete Baroque work of art with prestigious buildings as well as dreamy little alleyways.

Hotel example: Hotel Garni Fuchs

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05

Departure or extension

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Difficulty level

Walking

The terrain is easy and you walk on well-maintained walking paths. For each daily tour a good basic fitness level is required. Technically the tours are easy and can be mastered without any difficulties. For longer parts shortcuts by foot or by public transport are possible.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Sustainably on the go

Our contribution to climate protection

108 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a hiking holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
Accommodation (76%)
Meals (18%)
Transport (6%)
100%
108 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a hiking holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
Accommodation (76%)
Meals (18%)
Transport (6%)
100%

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation in mid range hotels and inns
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Carefully elaborated route descriptions

  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-Data
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train journey to Treuchtlingen and only a short walk to the start-hotel.
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: hotel parking spaces EUR 7 per day, public parking spaces at Treuchtlingen train station free of charge.
  • Return journey by train to Treuchtlingen, from Eichstätt approx. 30 minutes.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Travel by public transport to shorten the daily hikes, optional
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation in mid range hotels and inns
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Services optional

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Treuchtlingen
  • Nuremberg or Munich airport
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 5 per day. Free parking at Treuchtlingen train station
  • Departure by bus from Eichstätt to Treuchtlingen, duration approx. 1 hour

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Travel by public transport to shorten the daily hikes (optional)
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

From our hiking blog

Hiker sits with dog on a rock and enjoys the view in the Altmühltal
Team on Tour
Travel story: Hiking with dog in the Altmühltal
The moment has finally arrived: I'm setting off on my first Team Member on Tour hiking adventure! For the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of overseeing the Altmühltal Panorama Trail tour, and from the very beginning, I knew I wanted to experience this stunning route for myself. I chose this hike in Bavaria because it’s also dog-friendly — a big plus for me. My curiosity rubbed off on my parents too, so the three of us, along with our dog Burrito, head off to the lovely town of Weißenburg. After checking into our hotel, we explore this charming town in Middle Franconia and stroll through the picturesque historic center. We enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the traditional Franconian restaurants and start getting excited about the hiking tour ahead in Altmühltal Nature Park. In the following sections, I’d love to take you along on our journey from Treuchtlingen to Eichstätt.
Panoramic view of Solnhofen
Team on Tour
Exciting hiking days on the Altmühltal Panorama Trail
My first Eurohike hiking trip takes me to the beautiful Altmühltal. I have been able to take care of the hiking tour on the Almühltal Panorama Trail since March and am delighted that I now have the opportunity to finally get to know the hiking trail and the accommodations personally! I hit the road with one of my long-time friend from school. The suitcases and backpacks are packed, we are ready for four exciting days of hiking in the foothills of the Alps.
Maddie Pagenkemper with her dog on the Altmühltal Panorama Trail
Guests on Tour
Travelogue: Altmühltal-Panorama-Path
When I read that in 2012 the Altmühltal-Panorama-Path was crowned Germany’s most beautiful hiking path and considered one of the ‘Top Trails’ of Germany, I could not help but   travel to the idolised Altmühltal and get an idea of Eurohike’s hiking holiday Altmühltal-Panorama-Path, 9 days. Instinctively I chose the second week in September where we were blessed with fabulous late-summer moments, asked my dad whether he fancied a father-daughter-trip and of course grabbed Barney, my four-legged hiking companion featuring a cold nose.
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