Bad Abbach, an idyllic town near Kelheim in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hikes and walks. The geographical location at the foot of the Bavarian Forest and along the Danube makes Bad Abbach an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Bad Abbach
Hiking Trail
· Bayerisches Thermenland
Danube hike Oberndorf - Unterirading
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
12 km
3:32 h
324 m
267 m
Unterirading (Gasthof Walba)-Matting-Hanselberg-Oberndorf-Oberirading-Unterirading (Gasthof zur Walba)
Hiking Trail
· Bad Abbach
Danube Nature & Bird Trail (BA 2)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
7 km
1:45 h
14 m
14 m
Danube Nature & Bird Trail – Walk with views of river, flora and fauna: This circular route always follows the Danube near Bad Abbach. Hike across the leisure island, over the weir at Poikam, and past the imposing Lion Monument.
Hiking Trail
· Kelheim County
Bad Abbach recreational route (BA 1)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.7 km
0:40 h
4 m
5 m
The Bad Abbach recreational route leads you through the idyllic spa park, the town center, and to the Danube promenade, offering beautiful views of the Burgberg with the Heinrichsturm.
Hiking Trail
· Kelheim County
Jurasteig: Kaiser-Thermen loop
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
18 km
4:35 h
236 m
236 m
The Kaiser-Thermen loop leads on a day route in a wide circle from the center of Bad Abbach on the plateau over the pilgrimage church Frauenbründl and the Kaiser-Therme.
Hiking Trail
· Bayerischer Jura
Oberndorf Sky Path
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
11.2 km
2:55 h
113 m
114 m
The Oberndorf Sky Path near Bad Abbach is physically demanding but rewards with great views and numerous places to stop for refreshments.
Hiking Trail
· Bad Abbach
Bad Abbach Island Path (BA 3)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.7 km
2:20 h
9 m
10 m
The island path takes you over the Bad Abbach leisure island. Enjoy the mighty river landscape of the Danube with a wonderful view of the Oberndorfer slopes.
Hiking Trail
· Bayerischer Jura
Bankerlweg Bad Abbach
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.9 km
1:20 h
84 m
84 m
The Bankerlweg near Lengfeld is an entertaining excursion into the history of the place: Explore the five info stations and enjoy a break on the "Bankerln".
Hiking Trail
· Bayerisches Thermenland
Matting S
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.7 km
1:48 h
169 m
155 m
A nice, small, scenic circular route starting from Matting. This route is part of my "Inn Hiking" series.
Tip for stops:
- Gasthaus Fänderl, Wirtsweg 2, 93080 Pentling, 09405 2105- Gaststätte Zunftstüberl, An d. Donau 21A, 93080 Pentling, 09405 6535
Hiking Trail
· Bayerischer Jura
Circular hike around Graßlfing
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.6 km
3:25 h
212 m
213 m
A slightly longer walk with interesting variations
Hiking Trail
· Bayerischer Jura
10 Etterzhausen-Bad Abbach - Jurasteig
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
20.8 km
6:15 h
444 m
436 m
Jurasteig stage with a slightly alpine character and wonderful views from nature into nature. Forest landscapes and river valleys alternate.
One of the most beautiful hiking tours in Bad Abbach is the route along the Donausteig. This long-distance hiking trail leads through a varied landscape with picturesque views of the Danube and the surrounding hilly countryside. Especially in spring, when the flowers are in bloom, or in autumn, when the leaves turn colourful, these hikes are particularly appealing.
Another highlight is the Jurasteig, a popular hiking trail around the Jura limestone quarry near Bad Abbach. Here, hikers can not only admire the impressive geology, but also discover rare plant and animal species. The trail is well signposted and is suitable for both experienced and less experienced hikers.
Families with children in particular will be delighted with the many child-friendly hiking routes. One example is the Roman cycle path between Bad Abbach and Regensburg. On this route, children can learn a lot about the history of the Romans in a playful way and enjoy the beautiful landscape at the same time.
For nature lovers, there are also numerous other trails such as the Kneipp hiking trail or the barefoot path around Bad Abbach. These routes not only offer the opportunity to experience nature up close, but also to do something for your own well-being.
All in all, Bad Abbach offers a variety of hikes and hiking routes for every taste. Whether you want to hike along the Danube or prefer to roam through the forest, everyone will find a suitable path here. The best seasons for hiking are spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasantly mild and the landscape is in its full glory.
So lace up your hiking boots and explore the beautiful surroundings of Bad Abbach on an unforgettable hike!
Another highlight is the Jurasteig, a popular hiking trail around the Jura limestone quarry near Bad Abbach. Here, hikers can not only admire the impressive geology, but also discover rare plant and animal species. The trail is well signposted and is suitable for both experienced and less experienced hikers.
Families with children in particular will be delighted with the many child-friendly hiking routes. One example is the Roman cycle path between Bad Abbach and Regensburg. On this route, children can learn a lot about the history of the Romans in a playful way and enjoy the beautiful landscape at the same time.
For nature lovers, there are also numerous other trails such as the Kneipp hiking trail or the barefoot path around Bad Abbach. These routes not only offer the opportunity to experience nature up close, but also to do something for your own well-being.
All in all, Bad Abbach offers a variety of hikes and hiking routes for every taste. Whether you want to hike along the Danube or prefer to roam through the forest, everyone will find a suitable path here. The best seasons for hiking are spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasantly mild and the landscape is in its full glory.
So lace up your hiking boots and explore the beautiful surroundings of Bad Abbach on an unforgettable hike!
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