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Hitzhofen

Welcome to Hitzhofen, Eichstätt, a charming destination in the heart of Germany! This Travel Guide takes you through the geographical location and special features of Hitzhofen as well as tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Hitzhofen


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Hiking Trail · Altmühltal
Altmühltal Loop 15 Walting
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.8 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 433 m
Descent 434 m

Source: https://www.naturpark-altmuehltal.de/routen/walting-48/

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from Claudia Seeland,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Upper Bavaria
Pleasure route on historic paths
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 93.7 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 283 m
Descent 283 m

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from Stefan Pittrof,   Ingolstadt Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.8 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 451 m
Descent 453 m

Forest-rich route into (pre-)history - over hill and valley, the route leads to magnificent views and opens an exciting chapter of Roman history.

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from Andrea Hüttinger,   Altmühltal
Hiking Trail · Altmühltal
Pfünz: Lebensweg and Roman fort
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 169 m
Descent 169 m

The Lebensweg is a marked themed route of the German Catholic Youth. A detour to the Roman fort is recommended.

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from Dieter Müller,   Community
Road Bike · Munich-Ingolstadt region
Ingolstadt - Greding - Ingolstadt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 98.6 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 715 m
Descent 717 m

Circuit tour in the Altmühltal with a coffee stop in Greding and the classic route through the Schambachtal.

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from T Breti,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 9
Distance 26.9 km
Duration 6:40 h
Ascent 136 m
Descent 228 m

The East Bavarian Way of St. James is the continuation of the Southwest Bohemian Way of St. James coming from Prague and leads us further to ...

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from Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft US,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
Mountain Bike · Munich-Ingolstadt region
Tour on July 19, 2015
Difficulty difficult
Distance 72.7 km
Duration 7:17 h
Ascent 829 m
Descent 808 m

MTB tour Ingolstadt Altmühltal and back!

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from Kai Zemeitat,   Community
Mountain Bike · Altmühltal
Eitensheim - Beilngries or Eichstätt
Map / Eitensheim - Beilngries or Eichstätt
Difficulty moderate
Distance 80.5 km
Duration 7:53 h
Ascent 781 m
Descent 771 m

Bike tour through the Schambach valley - first hilly then flat along the Altmühl - suitable for children with appropriate fitness, only 1 variant

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from JuLia 🍒,   Community
Road Bike · Altmühltal
RR Weißenburg Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 116.5 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,400 m
Descent 1,400 m

Beautiful round trip on wonderful side roads, after Ochsenhart the asphalt ends, gravel section, from Landershofen to Pfünz is also a gravel section.

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from Dietmar Kunz,   Community
Difficulty S2 moderate
Distance 56.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 970 m
Descent 680 m

Nice round around the Schellenberg trial, with Kessesteig and some small trial sections, destination Högnerhäusl

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from Dietmar Kunz,   Community
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Hitzhofen is located on the edge of the Altmühltal Nature Park. The town is surrounded by forests and fields with breathtaking scenery. It is a quiet place for all types of tourists: couples looking for romantic weekend breaks or families looking for a relaxing time.

One of the most famous landmarks in Hitzhofen is Hirschberg Castle - a majestic building from the 12th century with a magnificent view over the valley. Another highlight is the baroque old town of Eichstätt with its narrow winding streets and impressive architecture.

Culture enthusiasts should not miss a visit to the Jura Museum - it displays a magnificent collection of prehistoric fossils from the region. For art lovers, there is also the Museum of Prehistory and Early History to visit.

When it comes to culinary delights, you are sure to find what you are looking for here: Be sure to try the famous asparagus from Eichstätt or enjoy traditional Bavarian dishes such as pork knuckle or veal sausage in a cosy beer garden.

Outdoor lovers can look forward to numerous activities, from hiking and cycling to climbing. In summer, the Altmühltal is a popular destination for canoeing or boat trips, while in winter skiing and snowboarding are possible in the nearby mountains.

Even in rainy weather, there are plenty of options in Hitzhofen: Visit the thermal springs at Juramare Badespaß or take a trip to the Kristall Palm Beach adventure pool.

Overall, Hitzhofen, Eichstätt is definitely worth a trip! It offers its guests an impressive landscape, historical sights as well as culinary delights and outdoor activities for every taste. Wherever you go - this travel guide will help you make the most of your stay.

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Reviews

  • April 06, 2020
    Christina von Frankenberg
    April 05, 2020
    Schöne, ruhige und gemütliche Wanderung. Landschaftlich nicht sehr spektakulär, aber abgelegen und im Grünen. Bei trockenem Wetter auch gut mit dem Kinderwagen zu gehen (Stück über Wiese). Sehr sonnig, kaum Schatten!
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    Written April 06, 2020
  • May 09, 2019
    Dietmar Kunz
    May 09, 2019
    Schöne Runde rund um Schelldorf und durchs Katzental
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    Written May 09, 2019
    Mountain Bike
    MTB-Tour am 09.05.2019
  • August 31, 2016
    Thomas M
    Sobald man das Altmühltal mal erreicht hat wird auch die Strecke asphaltfrei und wirklich anspruchsvoll und schön. Aber leider ist die An- und Abreise recht lang. Auf dem Panoramaweg selbst sind einige Teile durch die Forstwirtschaft recht "durchgeackert", auf anderen, den schmalen Abschnitten, lässt sich das Konfliktpotential mit Wanderern und Naturschützern erahnen. Ich war gegen 18:30 Uhr auf dem Panoramaweg unterwegs und habe niemanden getroffen, sportliches Fahren somit möglich. Durch die vielen Höhenmeter sollte man die Strecke nicht unterschätzen (so wie ich), eine schnelle Feierabendrunde ist es dann doch nicht ganz. Lieber ein wenig langsamer und Natur geniessen.
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    Written August 31, 2016
    Mountain Bike
    Tour on July 19, 2015
  • May 16, 2014
    Thomas Holzer
    May 16, 2014
    sehr schön
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    Written May 16, 2014

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