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Berching

Welcome to Berching, a charming destination in the district of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz! This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities. You will also learn more about the most important outdoor activities with the best seasons and in which places you can do them.

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Attractions in Berching


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Long Distance Hiking · Bayerischer Jura
Jurasteig
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 231.9 km
Duration 64:40 h
Ascent 4,489 m
Descent 4,489 m

The Jurasteig leads for 230 km through the natural landscape of the Bavarian Jura: Numerous river valleys with rare plant species, impressive rock ...

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Long Distance Hiking · Thuringian Forest
Frankenweg – from Rennsteig to the Swabian Alb
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 519.5 km
Duration 143:35 h
Ascent 10,662 m
Descent 10,611 m

Over nearly 500 km, the Frankenweg takes us from northern Franconia on 21 exciting stages to the Altmühltal Nature Park.

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
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
Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
From Berching to Eglasmühle
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 124 m
Descent 124 m

Along the Main-Danube Canal, we experience Berching and its surroundings.

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from Malin Frank,   Outdooractive Editors
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
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 176.4 km
Duration 12:20 h
Ascent 713 m
Descent 713 m

Between relaxation, rest, and action ­– the Eastern circular route starts in Greding and promises an exciting mix for every cyclist over a distance ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 66.8 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 101 m
Descent 185 m

Five Rivers Cycle Route: Stage 2 Kelheim - Berching (The Original) The stage starts in Berching, a well-preserved gem from the Middle Ages.

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from Uwe Stanke,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 23.9 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 287 m
Descent 287 m

On this extensive hike along the Main-Danube Canal we pass two historic town centers, a chapel, a fortified church, and a monastery.

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from ALPSTEIN Tourismus GmbH,   Outdooractive Editors
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Berching is located in the heart of Bavaria between Nuremberg and Regensburg. The town is known for its picturesque half-timbered houses, medieval town gates and walls as well as its historical flair. Nestled in a hilly landscape, Berching also offers many opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling.

Sights relevant to tourism include the Schlossberg Museum with its archaeological finds from Roman times to the Middle Ages, as well as the Plankstetten monastery estate with its impressive Baroque monastery church. Another highlight is the Gothic parish church of St. Lorenz with its magnificent high altar.

Culturally, Berching also has a lot to offer: The annual arts and crafts market attracts numerous visitors every year, as does the international music festival "Altmühlfranken". Traditional festivals such as the famous Bürgerfest also provide entertainment for young and old.

If you want to indulge in culinary delights, you should definitely try regional specialities such as Franconian bratwursts or the famous beer from the Rittmayer brewery. The numerous cosy inns also invite you to linger.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Berching offers many opportunities such as hiking on the Jurasteig trail, cycling along the Altmühl cycle path or canoeing on the Altmühl. The best season for these activities is from spring to autumn. It is particularly beautiful in the forests around Berching in autumn at the time when the leaves are falling.

Even when it rains, there is plenty to do in Berching: The Schlossberg Museum and the Parish Church of St. Lorenz offer insights into the history and culture of the region, while you can relax in the indoor swimming pool "Juramare".

Overall, Berching is definitely worth a trip! Whether you want to experience cultural highlights, be pampered with culinary delights or simply be active - here you will find everything your heart desires.

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Reviews

  • 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
    Photo: André Schlößer, Community
    Written June 15, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    jurAKTIV-Tour
  • 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
  • January 06, 2021
    Bernd Hoffman
    January 06, 2021
    ein schöner Weg
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    Photo: Bernd Hoffman, Community
    Written January 06, 2021
  • October 29, 2020
    Dominic Braun
    October 28, 2020
    Sehr schöne Tour durch sehr schöne Ecken Bayerns. Leider ist in der GPX im Bereich Kastl eine Diskrepanz zur GPX der Jurasteig Webseite.
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    Written October 29, 2020
    Long Distance Hiking
    Jurasteig
  • 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
  • December 26, 2019
    Martin Maderholz 
    gut, aber nicht störungsfrei
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    Written December 26, 2019
    Long Distance Hiking
    Frankenweg
  • 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
    Photo: Claudia Kring, Community
    Photo: Claudia Kring, Community
    Photo: Claudia Kring, Community
    Himmelsleiter Skulpturen am Wegesrand
    Photo: Claudia Kring, Community
    Bis Nürnberg am Ludwig-Main-Donau Kanal
    Photo: Claudia Kring, Community
    Photo: Claudia Kring, Community
    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
  • October 08, 2016
    Jürgen Eder
    Super 3 Tage Tour mit dem Bike
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    Written October 08, 2016
    Long Distance Hiking
    Jurasteig
  • 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 26, 2015
    Alfred Kinskofer
    August 26, 2015
    Habe die Tour vorher geplant und dann gefahren. Nachher noch einige Korrekturen durchgeführt, weil ich ein mal in zugewachsenen Waldweg gelandet war. Entlang der Flussläufe ist die Landschaft schön und idyllisch und auch die Wege
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    Written August 26, 2015
  • 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

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