Kelheim, a picturesque town in Germany, is nestled between the rolling hills of the Bavarian Forest and the majestic Danube Valley. Kelheim's geographical location offers hikers a wealth of opportunities to explore the breathtaking nature and experience unforgettable adventures.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Kelheim
Hiking Trail
· Bayerischer Jura
At the Danube breakthrough
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.6 km
4:00 h
286 m
286 m
Impressive hike along the Danube and over the heights of the Franconian Jura. Scenic cliffs above the river offer fantastic deep views. The cultural highlight is Weltenburg Abbey.
Hiking Trail
· Bayerischer Jura
Altmühltal Panorama Trail: Loop 27: Kelheim
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.5 km
3:47 h
272 m
272 m
Hike through the unique natural landscape of the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve with the Danube breakthrough to Weltenburg Monastery
Hiking Trail
· Weltenburger Enge
Danube Gorge - Weltenburg Route IV: Archaeological Route (Stage 1)
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
7.6 km
2:05 h
122 m
115 m
Stage 1 of the Archaeological Route in the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve in the Altmühltal Nature Park
Hiking Trail
· Altmühltal
Weltenburger hiking routes: V - Altmühlleiten circular route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.5 km
3:00 h
175 m
176 m
The Altmühlleiten circular route leads over shady forest paths along the natural forest reserve "Bruckschläglleiten" over the Outer Celtic Wall, the Jura plateau, and to the Befreiungshalle.
Hiking Trail
· Bayerischer Jura
Altmühltal Panorama Trail: Loop 26: Essing
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.5 km
6:30 h
418 m
418 m
Hike to the Schulerloch dripstone cave in Essing, past the Klösterl hermitage and through the Weltenburg Gorge with views of Weltenburg Abbey
Hiking Trail
· Weltenburger Enge
Weltenburg hiking trails: II - forest route
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
6.7 km
2:00 h
130 m
124 m
The forest route connects two special sights in the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve: the Befreiungshalle and Weltenburg Abbey.
Hiking Trail
· Weltenburger Enge
Weltenburg hiking trails: III - Weltenburg Heights Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
6.8 km
2:00 h
141 m
133 m
Beautiful hike on the south side of the Danube through shady mixed forests to Weltenburg Abbey, also suitable for families with children.
Hiking Trail
· Weltenburger Enge
Weltenburg hiking trails: I - Danube route
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
6.8 km
2:00 h
101 m
102 m
The Danube route is an idyllic hiking trail along the Danube through shady mixed forests with magnificent views of the Danube breakthrough and Weltenburg Monastery.
Hiking Trail
· Bayerischer Jura
To Weltenburg Abbey
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Difficulty
moderate
11.9 km
3:30 h
269 m
269 m
We discover a fascinating natural landscape with impressive rock formations as well as the oldest monastery brewery in the world in the romantic Danube Valley near Weltenburg.
Hiking Trail
· Bayerischer Jura
Dream tour through the Altmühltal with castle, monastery and gorge
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Difficulty
moderate
23.9 km
7:00 h
583 m
591 m
Altmühltal adventure: Gorge, Prunn Castle, Tatzelwurm & Weltenburg Monastery – with panorama trail to Kelheim. Pure nature, rocks & history.
One of the most beautiful hiking routes in Kelheim is undoubtedly the Jurasteig. This long-distance hiking trail stretches over 230 kilometres along the beautiful landscape of the Altmühl Valley and also passes through Kelheim. With its well-marked trails, the Jurasteig is ideal for hikes of all levels of difficulty.
Another highlight for nature lovers is the Befreiungshalle-Klamm hike. This route leads along a spectacular gorge to the imposing Befreiungshalle (Liberation Hall) on the Michelsberg - a monument commemorating the wars of liberation against Napoleon. During this hike, you can not only admire the impressive architecture, but also enjoy the panorama over the Danube valley.
For families with children, a trip to the Weltenburger Enge Nature Reserve is recommended. Here you can take a leisurely walk along the river and discover rare plant and animal species. A highlight of this tour is certainly a visit to the famous Weltenburg Monastery - one of the oldest monasteries still in existence in Bavaria.
The best seasons for hiking in Kelheim are spring and autumn. In spring, nature and its colours come to life, while in autumn the foliage shines in the most beautiful shades of red and gold.
All in all, Kelheim offers a wide variety of hikes for nature lovers and adventurers alike. From challenging mountain hikes to relaxing walks along the river - there is something for everyone here. So lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore the beauty of Kelheim!
Another highlight for nature lovers is the Befreiungshalle-Klamm hike. This route leads along a spectacular gorge to the imposing Befreiungshalle (Liberation Hall) on the Michelsberg - a monument commemorating the wars of liberation against Napoleon. During this hike, you can not only admire the impressive architecture, but also enjoy the panorama over the Danube valley.
For families with children, a trip to the Weltenburger Enge Nature Reserve is recommended. Here you can take a leisurely walk along the river and discover rare plant and animal species. A highlight of this tour is certainly a visit to the famous Weltenburg Monastery - one of the oldest monasteries still in existence in Bavaria.
The best seasons for hiking in Kelheim are spring and autumn. In spring, nature and its colours come to life, while in autumn the foliage shines in the most beautiful shades of red and gold.
All in all, Kelheim offers a wide variety of hikes for nature lovers and adventurers alike. From challenging mountain hikes to relaxing walks along the river - there is something for everyone here. So lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore the beauty of Kelheim!
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