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Beilngries

Welcome to Beilngries and Eichstätt, two charming towns in the heart of Germany. As a destination, they are worth a visit due to their geographical location and special features as well as the tourist-relevant sights, cultural highlights and events.

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Attractions in Beilngries


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Long Distance Hiking · Franconian Lake District
Altmühl Valley Panorama Route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 202.8 km
Duration 55:00 h
Ascent 4,034 m
Descent 4,107 m

This 200 km long long-distance hiking route carries the quality seal "Wanderbares Deutschland" and is distinguished by diverse cultural and ...

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
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
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 5
Distance 60.8 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 179 m
Descent 210 m

Flat stage in the lower Altmühl valley to Kelheim with the handbike.

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from Theresia Gallistl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 4
Distance 49.5 km
Duration 3:25 h
Ascent 73 m
Descent 108 m

Scenically charming, flat, and slightly shorter stage in the Altmühltal with the handbike.

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from Theresia Gallistl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 134.1 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 433 m
Descent 423 m

A relaxed, two-day leisurely bike-packing tour along the Danube, Altmühl, and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, from the UNESCO World Heritage city of ...

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from Simon Reuter,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 53.2 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 47 m
Descent 79 m

The cyclists ride along the bank of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal to Berching, where they meet the Main-Danube Canal, which they follow to Beilngries.

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 201.8 km
Duration 55:55 h
Ascent 4,016 m
Descent 4,100 m

The Altmühl valley is a paradise for hikers. On this route, you can enjoy a typically Bavarian landscape. There are certainly steep climbs, but ...

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Office National Allemand du Tourisme
Hiking Trail · Franconian Jura
Over the Arzberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 22.5 km
Duration 5:56 h
Ascent 318 m
Descent 318 m

Extensive hike along the ridge between Dietfurt and Beilngries. Numerous hiking paths lead over the elongated ridge of the Arzberg, including the ...

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.6 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 219 m
Descent 206 m

Along the Main-Danube Canal, we hike via Biberbach and Plankstetten to Berching. Along the way, we visit a fortified church and a Benedictine ...

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Long Distance Cycling · Bavarian Forest
Five Rivers Cycle Route (official version)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 298.9 km
Duration 20:20 h
Ascent 566 m
Descent 577 m

A cycle route couldn't be more varied! The Danube, Altmühl, Pegnitz, Vils and Naab rivers flow through the heartland of Bavaria, sometimes ...

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from Hubert Zaremba,   Community
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Beilngries is picturesquely situated at the confluence of the Altmühl and Sulz rivers, nestled between the hills of the Altmühltal Nature Park. The town is known for its historic old town with many well-preserved buildings from the Middle Ages as well as for the Plankstetten Monastery, an impressive example of baroque architecture. A special highlight is also the lock at Dietfurt - here tourists can experience at first hand how ships are transported over land.

Eichstätt, on the other hand, impresses with its location in the middle of the Altmühltal Nature Park and its history as the former residence town of the prince bishops of Eichstätt. Tourist highlights include Willibaldsburg Castle with its magnificent view over the town or the fossil and lithographic museum in Solnhofen.

Cultural highlights can be discovered in both towns: Concerts are held regularly in Beilngries, while in Eichstätt you should not miss the annual "Altmühlfranken" festival. Both towns also offer culinary delights - typical dishes of the region are, for example, roast pork or carp fillet.

Those who like to be active can let off steam in Beilngries by hiking or cycling in the Altmühltal Nature Park. Canoeing on the Altmühl is also very popular, especially in the summer months. In Eichstätt, on the other hand, outdoor activities are best pursued in the beautiful Anlauter valley.

If it should rain, museum visits or a leisurely stroll through the old town are a good idea - both towns have a lot to offer here.

In summary, Beilngries and Eichstätt are two towns with a wealth of sights, activities and culinary delights. Whether as a travel guide or a travel guide - these two towns are definitely worth a trip!

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  • June 15, 2026
    André Schlößer 
    June 15, 2026
    Eine sehr schöne Strecke, für Rennradbegeisterte aber auch für alle anderen Radler geeignet
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    Photo: André Schlößer, Community
    Written June 15, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    jurAKTIV-Tour
  • January 28, 2025
    jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin 
    Ein schöner und abwechslungsreicher Wanderweg mit vielen tollen Aussichten! Den kompletten Wanderbericht mit vielen Tipps, Infos und Fotos findet ihr auf unserem Blog: https://jungwandern.de/altmuehltal-panoramaweg/
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    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
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    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
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    Photo: jungwandern.de Online Wandermagazin, Community
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    Written January 28, 2025
    Long Distance Hiking
    Altmühltal Panorama Route
  • August 05, 2021
    Markus Ullrich
    July 01, 2021
    Die Tour hatte wir im 1.-4. Juli 2021 geradelt. Gestartet sind wir in Lauf an der Pegnitz. Die ersten zwei Tage ging es an der Pegnitz, Vils, Naab entlang: sehr idyllisch, sehr schöne Natur und kleine Ortschaften und haben fast niemanden getroffen - Altmühl belebter - Ludwig-Main-Donaukanal sehr schön, aber nach endlosen km mit nur Wäldern und Fluss sehr eintönig - kaum landschaftliche Abwechslung. Sehr zu empfehlen :) - Aber die Höhenmeter sind wohl auf nur eine Etappe zu sehen: insgesamt waren es über 2.000 hm !!
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    Written August 05, 2021
  • March 16, 2021
    Willy Schlack 
    Wir sind nur die Teilstecke von Treuchtlingen entlang der Altmühl bis Kehlheim gefahren. Die Strecke über ca. 130 km ist sehr schön.
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    Photo: Willy Schlack, Community
    Written March 16, 2021
  • 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 19:26:06
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    Montag, 15. Juni 2020 19:26:29
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    Montag, 15. Juni 2020 19:26:41
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    Montag, 15. Juni 2020 19:26:57
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    Montag, 15. Juni 2020 19:27:29
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    Montag, 15. Juni 2020 19:27:48
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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
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    Written June 15, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Altmühltal Cycle Path
  • April 17, 2020
    Margit Huber
    April 17, 2020
    Eine sehr schöne Tour durch Natur und kleine Dörfer auf ruhigen Wegen. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert!!! Danke fürs reinstellen 😊👍
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    Photo: Margit Huber, Community
    Written April 17, 2020
    Road Bike
    durch das Jura
  • August 24, 2019
    Claudia Kring 
    August 22, 2019
    Ein toller Weg. Wir sind gestartet in Essing. Startpunkt Kirchplatz. Bis Nürnberg entlang am Ludwig-Main-Donau Kanal gute Wege fester Kies. 4 Etappen Essing-Neumarkt Unterkunft Kloster St. Josef gute Radlerunterkunft. Neumarkt-Hersbruck und Hersbruck-Schmidmühlen ein Teil dieses dritten Abschnittes ist etwas Kondition erforderlich einige Steigungen danach kommen aber schöne Bahntrassenwege. Rundum toller Weg. In Essing tolle Einkehr-und Übernachtungsmöglichkeit der Felsenwastlwirt.
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    Start in Essing Kirchplatz
    Photo: Claudia Kring, Community
    Entlang am Ludwig-Main-Donau Kanal 100 Schleusen.....Schleuse 29
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    Himmelsleiter Skulpturen am Wegesrand
    Photo: Claudia Kring, Community
    Bis Nürnberg am Ludwig-Main-Donau Kanal
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    Amberg
    Photo: Claudia Kring, Community
    Written August 24, 2019
  • August 06, 2018
    Anne-Lotte v. Ledebur
    hab noch keine Eindrücke....
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    Written August 06, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    5FL N KEH Reg
  • April 30, 2018
    Steffen Meier
    Sehr abwechslungsreicher Wanderweg, mit Naturhighlights und geschichtlich-kulturellen Besonderheiten. Außerdem ist die fränkische Gastronomie oft herrlich. Die GPS-Daten passen erstaunlich oft nicht mit dem Wegverlauf zusammen. Aber man soll ja auch mit offenen Augen wandern und nicht auf‘s Navi schauen.
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    Written April 30, 2018
    Long Distance Hiking
    Altmühl Valley Panorama Route
  • August 07, 2016
    Karlheinz Florian
    Schöne gemütliche Tour am Kanal mit Einkehr Möglichkeit im Kloster Plankstetten Rückfahrt mit Schiff ab Berching
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    Written August 07, 2016
  • August 01, 2015
    Andreas Rühl
    Schöne leichte Sonntagstour. Beilngries los Richtung Berching die Runde gedreht.
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    Berching
    Photo: Andreas Rühl, Community
    Am Donau Kanal / Altmühl nach dem Stauwerk kurz vor Beilngries würde ich die andere Uferseite nehmen um den Weg zu vermeiden
    Photo: Andreas Rühl, Community
    Der Altmühl
    Photo: Andreas Rühl, Community
    Written August 01, 2015
  • October 04, 2014
    Patrick Schmidt
    Na, das klingt ja nach einer tollen Tour!
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    Written October 04, 2014
    Long Distance Cycling
    D1: From Nuremberg to Riedenburg

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