This trip through the lovely Altmühl Valley begins in the picturesque Kinding-Enkering where the Altmühl, Anlauter and Schwarzach rivers meet in the Altmühl Valley nature reserve. If you arrive early, it‘s worth visiting Rumburg ruins, which are very close by.

First you follow the Anlauter to Weissenburg, which owes its existence to the Roman Limes. You cycle sleepy nooks of the countryside to Treuchtlingen or Wettelsheim, which is where the „Treuchtlingen Gates“ are found – the transition to the levels of Middle Franconia and the Southern Franconian Alb.

Today, you have a trip to Altmühlsee Lake in store. The lake was created during a building project to balance out the water resources in Bavaria and today is perfect for swimmers! Nature lovers shouldn‘t miss visiting the bird island here. On the way, visit the Roman town of Gunzenhausen, the only Bavarian town on the Limes.

On today’s stage the valley becomes narrower and the river Altmühl cuts deep into the Jurassic rock. The 12 Apostels, an impressive rock formation, are a marvellous sight. Again and again you will cycle past mighty castles on your journey to Eichstätt, a former bishop city characterised by charming Baroque buildings.

Today‘s section through the beautiful nature reserve, full of juniper heaths, follows even ground, simple to cycle. On the way you pass Kipfenberg, very close to Bavaria‘s geographical centre, watched over by the mighty Kipfenberg Castle. The Altmühl accompanies you back to Kinding-Enkering, where you can spend the evening relaxing in the beer garden.

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