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Kelheim

Welcome to Kelheim, a destination in the heart of Germany. Situated on the Danube and surrounded by picturesque hills and forests, this town is truly a jewel of Bavaria.

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Hiking Trail · Weltenburger Enge
Weltenburg hiking trails: I - Danube route
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 6.8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 101 m
Descent 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 ...

4.8
from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
At the Danube breakthrough
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.6 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 286 m
Descent 286 m

Impressive hike along the Danube and over the heights of the Franconian Jura. Scenic cliffs above the river offer fantastic deep views.

4.6
from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Bayerischer Jura
Weltenburg route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 35.5 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 272 m
Descent 268 m

The cycling circuit leads over 35 kilometers through Abensberg, Weltenburg, and Kelheim, with highlights such as Weltenburg Abbey at the Danube ...

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
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 ...

5
from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
Altmühltal Panorama Trail: Loop 26: Essing
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 22.5 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 418 m
Descent 418 m

Hike to the Schulerloch dripstone cave in Essing, past the Klösterl hermitage and through the Weltenburg Gorge with views of Weltenburg Abbey

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Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
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 easy
Distance 27.3 km
Duration 1:56 h
Ascent 53 m
Descent 79 m

This stage takes us from Kelheim/Saal a.d. Donau to Regensburg. It is one of over 330 interconnected stages. We have packed exciting points of ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 27.4 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 79 m
Descent 73 m

This stage takes us from Regensburg to Kelheim / Saal a. d. Donau. It is one of over 330 interconnected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
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 moderate
Distance 122.3 km
Duration 8:46 h
Ascent 277 m
Descent 277 m

From Ingolstadt, through the Altmühltal and past the Danube Gorge near Kelheim, the Heart Core route leads along unique nature, fascinating culture ...

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from Ramona Plank,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
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Kelheim is known for its impressive geographical location, which makes it a popular place for outdoor activities. The region offers a wealth of opportunities for hiking, cycling or climbing. Hikes along the Danube breakthrough or to the summit of the Michelsberg with views of the city and surrounding countryside are particularly recommended.

In addition to its scenic beauty, Kelheim also has much to offer culturally. An absolute highlight is the Befreiungshalle Museum, which is located directly at the foot of the Befreiungshalle. Here you can learn all about the history of this impressive sight as well as the significance of the revolution of 1848/49.

Another cultural highlight is the Kelheim City Museum, which provides an insight into the history of the city - from its beginnings to the modern age.

For culinary connoisseurs, Kelheim offers numerous restaurants with regional cuisine such as the famous "Schweinshaxn" (knuckle of pork) or a hearty snack platter with fresh beer from a local brewery.

If it rains, you can spend your day visiting one of the many indoor attractions such as the Abensberg Archaeological Museum or the Crystal Museum Park in Riedenburg.

Where is the most beautiful in Kelheim? That's hard to say, as the city offers so many beautiful places. However, the Danube Breakthrough with its impressive rock formations and the Weltenburg Monastery, which is famous for its art of brewing beer, are particularly recommended.

Kelheim is definitely worth a trip and a perfect destination for all outdoor enthusiasts, culture vultures as well as gourmets. With this travel guide, you now have all the important information you need to plan your trip to Kelheim.

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  • September 16, 2026
    Alexander Wagner 
    September 15, 2026
    Eine tolle abwechslungsreiche Tour mit sehr vielen Eindrücken. Je nach Fitness und oder E-Bike sollte die persönliche Dauer nach oben eingeplant werden. Über Outdooractive perfekte Führung, durch den Wald geht es zweimal heftig nach oben und wieder runter auf feinem Waldweg. Da sollte man konzentriert und einigermaßen fit sein... Aber wunderschön... Einkehr am Weltenburger Kloster war perfekt, sonst kommt man auch direkt durch Kelheim durch und kann sich dort was suchen...
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    Challenging Variety of paths Scenic
    Written September 16, 2026
    Bicycle Rides
    Weltenburg route
  • August 30, 2026
    Armin Bauer
    ganz Tolle Tour ! Wie von den Verfassern Beschrieben . Gut zu Laufen mit Interesaten Stationen . Zum Erkunden auch für Etwas Ungeübtere Wanderer zu Empfehlen . Die Anschließende Schifffahrt Trägt merklich zur Entspannung bei . Grüße von Monty 👍👋👋
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    Written August 30, 2026
  • August 16, 2026
    HELLMUTH Lauterw 
    Ab Fähre Prüfening evtl. ein Stück weit auf der parallel zum holprigen Radweg verlaufenden Straße fahren. Die ist zwar recht schmal aber es ist nur wenig Verkehr.
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    Written August 16, 2026
  • May 01, 2026
    Constanze D 
    May 01, 2026
    Absolute Anfänger-Trails (S0, max. S1) aber schön zu fahren. Keinerlei technische Schwierigkeiten, einige wenige Mini-Wurzeln, auch für erfahrene Kinder geeignet. Landschaftlich wunderschöne Buchenwälder abseits der Straße.Toll, dass man hier sowas anbietet!
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    Written May 01, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
    thequietadventures
    August 14, 2025
    Ich hatte die Strecke fast für mich allein und die Aussichten auf Kelheim und die Befreiungshalle waren einfach traumhaft. Wer mag, kann die Tour auch in meinem Wander-Video erleben: https://youtu.be/gQ0aCUUpt-M . Die Wanderung ist super abwechslungsreich, es geht hoch- und runter und immer wieder durch eine neue Szenerie. In Kelheim und Weltenburg lässt es sich währenddessen perfekt einkehren - verhungern muss niemand!
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    Variety of paths Solitude Scenic
    Written January 27, 2026
  • September 30, 2025
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    Verhältnismäßig gute Geschwindigkeit
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    Written September 30, 2025
  • April 21, 2025
    Sonja Stuber
    April 19, 2025
    Eine sehr schöne Tour mit herrlichem Ausblick von oben auf das Kloster (Wir sind allerdings vom Kloster aus gelaufen und dort dann nach der Donauüberfahrt rechts abgebogen und ein Stück auf der Route 1 gelaufen da hat man die schöne Aussichten an der Hangkante, dann später haben wir auf den Weg 2 gewechselt) ist alles sehr gut ausgeschildert und leicht zu gehen. Ein Besuch in der Befreiungshalle ist empfehlenswert.
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    Written April 21, 2025
  • 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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    Written January 28, 2025
    Long Distance Hiking
    Altmühltal Panorama Route
  • August 25, 2024
    Laura Lapina
    August 24, 2024
    Even though distance is a bit long, for most part trails are flat and easy as they often overlap with cyclist path. There are couple steeper parts, but it's only for a short while. All trails are marked really good. If weather is good, take swimming suit and enjoy refreshing swim in the river!
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    Written August 25, 2024
  • September 24, 2023
    Claudja Carolin
    wunderbare Aussichtsfelsen, Kirchen und Höhlen. Essing liegt besonders idyllisch am Fuß der schroffen Weißjura-Felsen Abstecher zur Ruine Randeck und zu den Klausenhöhlen lohnen sich, die Einsiedelei Klösterl ist leider geschlossen.
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    Written September 24, 2023
  • July 31, 2023
    Romy Dietel
    beeindruckend
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    Written July 31, 2023
  • July 31, 2023
    Romy Dietel
    gigantisch
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    Photo: Romy Dietel, Community
    Written July 31, 2023

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