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Bechhofen

Welcome to Bechhofen, a charming little town in the German state of Bavaria. This guide gives you an overview of the best sights and activities to get the most out of your visit.

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Attractions in Bechhofen


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 291 km
Duration 20:30 h
Ascent 756 m
Descent 828 m

The Altmühltal cycle route is a long-distance cycle path of about 290 km from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to the Altmühl source and further through ...

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from Theresia Gallistl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Frankenhöhe
Rothenburg - Gunzenhausen
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 4
Distance 63.5 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 111 m
Descent 118 m

From Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the route goes over the Frankenhöhe past the source of the Altmühl River to the Altmühlsee lake at Gunzenhausen.

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from Klaus Bott,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2
Distance 65.8 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 133 m
Descent 131 m

Cycle route from Ansbach with about 5 km of climbing, then a flat stage over the Altmühlsee to Weißenburg with the handbike.

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from Theresia Gallistl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Gravel Bike · Tegernsee-Schliersee
Bavarian 7 Summits - 7 in one go
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,408.5 km
Duration 110:40 h
Ascent 11,092 m
Descent 11,092 m

The 7 highest peaks of the 7 Bavarian administrative districts in one go. With the gravel bike and on foot to Zugspitze (Upper Bavaria, 2962m), ...

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from Tomtom MacGyver,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 183.7 km
Duration 12:45 h
Ascent 692 m
Descent 692 m

Magnificently historic and natural: The West circular route of 183 kilometers starting from Wassertrüdingen also becomes a journey into the past – ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 144.8 km
Duration 10:05 h
Ascent 511 m
Descent 506 m

With a desire for more – the lake route starting from Dennenloher See promises what its name holds. Cyclists feel a great sense of freedom at five ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 143.8 km
Duration 9:52 h
Ascent 145 m
Descent 80 m

Part of the Altmühl cycle route, starting at Pfünz (reachable from Ingolstadt within 1h 15min) via Eichstätt, Dollnstein, Solnhofen, Pappenheim, ...

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from Andreas Stroka,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 19 km
Duration 3:57 h
Ascent 45 m
Descent 44 m

This stage takes us back from the Wanderreiterhof Heidehof via the Celtic rampart.

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Hiking Trail · Frankenhöhe
Historical route at Dennenloher See
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 76 m
Descent 76 m

We hike from Dennenloher See past a Celtic enclosure to Walterweiher and encounter the remains of the Roman Limes in the dense forest.

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Bicycle Rides · Frankenhöhe
Round trip from Ansbach to the Altmühl
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 93.5 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 226 m
Descent 226 m

A nice route via Wolframs-Eschenbach to the Altmühlsee, following the Altmühl upstream to Leutershausen and then back to Ansbach over some hills ...

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from Heiner Frauenfeld,   Community
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Geographically, Bechhofen lies on the edge of the Frankenhöhe Nature Park and is surrounded by rolling hills and green meadows. The town itself has many historic buildings to offer, including Bechhofen Castle from the 16th century and the town church of St. John the Baptist.

For those interested in culture, a visit to the local history museum or a guided tour through the historic town centre with its well-preserved half-timbered houses is a must.

A highlight for gourmets are the culinary specialities of the region, such as Nuremberg bratwurst or Franconian sauerbraten with dumplings and red cabbage. Also be sure to try the local beer style Zoigl on a brewery tour!

Active holidaymakers can explore the surrounding area on numerous hiking and cycling trails - especially beautiful in spring when the fruit trees are in blossom or in autumn when the leaves turn colourful. In winter, the nearby skiing area of Rothenburg ob der Tauber beckons with downhill runs of all levels.

If it rains, we recommend a trip to the indoor swimming pool in Bechhofen or a relaxing break in a cosy restaurant.

Bechhofen is a destination that is worth a trip at any time of year. Discover the beauty of the Franconian countryside and enjoy the hospitality of the locals - this Travel Guide will help you do so!

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  • June 15, 2020
    Manfred Seidl
    Landschaftlich zum Ende hin immer toller werdend. Die km Angabe und die Höhenmeter stimmen nicht, sind beides mehr, da die Tour nicht genau am Radweg entlang führt!!
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    Montag, 15. Juni 2020 19:25:55
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    Montag, 15. Juni 2020 19:28:06
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    Montag, 15. Juni 2020 19:28:20
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    Montag, 15. Juni 2020 19:28:39
    Photo: Manfred Seidl, Community
    Written June 15, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Altmühltal Cycle Path
  • August 17, 2019
    Andreas Stroka
    August 14, 2019
    schöne Tour entlang der Altmühl, abwechslungsreiche Natur, mit vielen Einkehrmöglichkeiten in malerischen Ortschaften
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    Photo: Andreas Stroka, Community
    Photo: Andreas Stroka, Community
    Photo: Andreas Stroka, Community
    Written August 17, 2019

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