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Ottensoos

Welcome to Ottensoos, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. This Travel Guide will help you get the most out of your visit.

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Attractions in Ottensoos


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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 64.5 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 54 m
Descent 115 m

The Five Rivers cycle route is approximately 300 km long in total and runs along the rivers Danube, Altmühl, Pegnitz, Vils, and Naab through the ...

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Nürnberger Land Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 74.4 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 184 m
Descent 102 m

Five Rivers Cycle Route: Stage 4 Nuremberg - Amberg (The Original) On the riverside path along Wöhrder See and through the Pegnitz meadows, you ...

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from Uwe Stanke,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 46.3 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 362 m
Descent 327 m

This bike route leads from Nuremberg along the Five Rivers Cycle Route through the picturesque Pegnitz Valley to the beautiful Happurg Lake.

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Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Nürnberger Land
Around Nuremberg's local mountain
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 14.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 367 m
Descent 367 m

Nuremberg's local mountain, the Moritzberg, offers us magnificent views of the Franconian Alps and the Pegnitz Valley.

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ADAC Wanderführer
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 easy
Distance 5.9 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 60 m
Descent 58 m

This very popular short hike near Reichenschwand takes us through part of the Pegnitz floodplains in the Nürnberger Land / Franconian Alb.

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from Peter Reiter,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.8 km
Duration 1:10 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 32 m

In Schönberg, a district of Lauf an der Pegnitz, you and your family can look forward to a wonderfully relaxed hike that first takes you on ...

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from Alexander Pavel,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Nürnberger Land
Industrial History Cycle Path - Main Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 35.7 km
Duration 2:32 h
Ascent 76 m
Descent 6 m

Cycle on a time travel into industrial history

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from Nürnberger Land Tourismus,   Nürnberger Land Tourismus
Long Distance Cycling · Altmühltal
Five Rivers Cycle Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 304.9 km
Duration 21:35 h
Ascent 636 m
Descent 636 m

The Five Rivers Cycle Route is a scenically and culturally very attractive cycle route through the landscape of the Altmühl Valley and the Bavarian ...

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from Manja Wolf,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.9 km
Duration 1:39 h
Ascent 87 m
Descent 86 m

This family-friendly hike leads us through mostly shady forests with rustic stream courses and gorges. The second, more comfortable part of this ...

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from Peter Reiter,   Community
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Geographical location and special features: Ottensoos is located in the German state of Bavaria and is surrounded by picturesque hills. The town has a rich history and is known for its traditional architecture as well as the breathtaking scenery all around.

Tourist attractions: Be sure to visit the St. James Church, an impressive example of baroque art with a beautiful dome. Ottensoos Castle is also worth a visit - here you can learn more about local history.

Cultural highlights and events: There are many cultural events to attend in the area, such as concerts or theatre performances. The wine festivals in the surrounding vineyards are also a highlight of the year - be sure to try the local Riesling!

Culinary specialities: The cuisine of Ottensoos offers a variety of regional dishes such as bratwurst with sauerkraut or roast pork with dumplings. Also be sure to try the beer from the local breweries - a treat for every beer lover!

Outdoor activities: For nature lovers, Ottensoos offers numerous opportunities for hiking or cycling through idyllic forests and along green valleys. In summer, the nearby lake invites you to swim, while skiing and tobogganing are the order of the day in winter.

Best seasons: The best time to visit Ottensoos is from May to September, when the weather is mild and sunny. In autumn you can also enjoy the beautiful colours of the surrounding vineyards.

Rainy days: There's plenty to do even if the weather is bad - visit the local history museum, for example, or relax in one of the local thermal baths.

Best places to visit: A particularly picturesque place in Ottensoos is the castle park with its many trees and flower beds. A walk along the river Pegnitz also offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area.

In summary, Ottensoos is definitely worth a visit. With its rich cultural history, culinary delights as well as numerous outdoor activities, every visitor will be thrilled!

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Reviews

  • July 20, 2024
    Thomas Güntert
    July 07, 2024
    Sehr schöne Pfade und Wege. Leider war die erste Bachquerung aufgrund des vielen Regens nicht möglich. Man kann sich aber trotzdem gut weiter orientieren.
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    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Written July 20, 2024
  • July 17, 2023
    Thomas Güntert
    July 17, 2023
    Der erste Teil der Wanderung im Wald ist sehr eindrucksvoll, teilweise ab der Bachabzweigung eher weglos. Danach breite Wege mit wenig Schatten.
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    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Written July 17, 2023
  • February 24, 2023
    Tobias Kehl 
    February 12, 2023
    Leider haben die Wasserfälle momentan nicht so viel hergegeben. Mit mehr Wasser sicher ein tolles Erlebnis. Die Pfade im Wald waren aber angenehm zum wandern und die Sandsteinschlucht sehr sehenswert. So ergab sich eine schöne kleine Wanderung, mal sehen, was sich in der Ecke noch so findet.
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    Photo: Tobias Kehl, Community
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    Photo: Tobias Kehl, Community
    Written February 24, 2023
  • January 30, 2022
    SC Holz
    Mit Kindern empfehlenswert. Kleinkinder müssen in einer Krakse transportiert werden.
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    Written January 30, 2022
  • 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
  • April 25, 2021
    Birgit Röschmann 
    April 25, 2021
    Für Kinder eine tolle Runde. Es geht schön durch den Mischwald. Hat sich gelohnt. Allerdings haben wir viel mit der App navigiert, um den Weg zu finden.
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    Written April 25, 2021
  • April 25, 2021
    Heike Merkert
    Sehr schöne Tour!
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    Written April 25, 2021
  • April 17, 2021
    Pascal Kohtes
    April 17, 2021
    Insgesamt schöne Tour. Der Anfang zieht sich etwas, die zweite Hälfte des Weges am Bachlauf entlang dafür umso spannender. Auch für ältere Kinder kurzweilig. Ich empfehle, den Weg in entgegengesetzter Richtung zu laufen.
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    Photo: Pascal Kohtes, Community
    Photo: Pascal Kohtes, Community
    Photo: Pascal Kohtes, Community
    Photo: Pascal Kohtes, Community
    Photo: Pascal Kohtes, Community
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    Photo: Pascal Kohtes, Community
    Photo: Pascal Kohtes, Community
    Photo: Pascal Kohtes, Community
    Written April 17, 2021
  • April 11, 2021
    Sebastian Engelhardt
    April 10, 2021
    Super Runde, optimal für Kinder ab 4 Jahren, sehr abwechslungsreich. Optional noch ein kleiner Umweg zum westlich gelegenen Waldspielplatz (Kletterturm mit Rutsche, Trampolin und "Ritterburg") möglich. Für das letzte Drittel am Nessenbach sind für die Kinder Gummistiefel und Ersatzklamotten ratsam.
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    Photo: Sebastian Engelhardt, Community
    Photo: Sebastian Engelhardt, Community
    Photo: Sebastian Engelhardt, Community
    Written April 11, 2021
  • March 07, 2021
    Anja R
    Die Tour ist einfach klasse! Abenteuer pur und totale Abwechslung für Groß und Klein. GPS ist überlebenswichtig, ohne das hätten wir uns verlaufen.
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    Written March 07, 2021
  • 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 22, 2018
    Maurice Coenjaerts
    Dieser Abschnitt des Fünf-Flüsse-Radwegs ist eine wunderbare Wahl für die ganze Familie. Die Strecke führt oft am Fluss entlang und viele schöne Plätze laden zu einer Pause ein.
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    Wenzelschloss (Kaiserburg Lauf)
    Photo: Maurice Coenjaerts, Outdooractive Editors
    Ludwig-Donau-Main Canal
    Photo: Maurice Coenjaerts, Outdooractive Editors
    Rast an der Pegnitz bei Henfenfeld
    Photo: Maurice Coenjaerts, Outdooractive Editors
    Happurger Baggersee
    Photo: Maurice Coenjaerts, Outdooractive Editors
    Written August 22, 2018

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