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Schmidmühlen

Welcome to Schmidmühlen, a charming destination in the district of Amberg-Sulzbach. This idyllic community lies at the foot of the Hirschwald Nature Park and offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages.

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Attractions in Schmidmühlen


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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
Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
Graz-Cologne_K026 Kallmünz - Hohenburg
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 25.6 km
Duration 6:25 h
Ascent 61 m
Descent 23 m

This stage leads through the valley of the Vils to Schmidmühlen and then along the Lauterach to Hohenburg. On the left side we always have the ...

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from Gerhard Pierer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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
Long Distance Cycling · Fichtelgebirge
Long-distance cycle route in the Bavarian border area
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 453.9 km
Duration 22:00 h
Ascent 6,284 m
Descent 6,283 m

The long-distance cycle route through the Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park and the Fichtelgebirge attracts with little-traveled paths and an idyllic ...

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from Antonie Schmid,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Upper Palatine Forest
From Weiden via Amberg to Regensburg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 111.8 km
Duration 7:10 h
Ascent 301 m
Descent 376 m

I put this route together briefly in 10 minutes and was pleasantly surprised by reality, as it leads an estimated 90% on cycle paths or car-free ...

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from Thomy B.,   Community
Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
07 Schmidtmühlen-Kallmünz - Jura Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.8 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 263 m
Descent 259 m

Great landscape on the Jura Trail with super views. Ever sat in a landscape cinema? Here a landscape change is approaching. The valley becomes ...

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from Rüdiger Schneider,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Franconian Switzerland
Bavarian Iron Route cycle route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 138.9 km
Duration 9:56 h
Ascent 568 m
Descent 663 m

The Bavarian Iron Route cycle route leads through the Ruhr area of the Middle Ages. In the north, it passes through the ore region around Pegnitz, ...

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from Hubert Zaremba,   Community
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 63.3 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 6 m
Descent 52 m

Five Rivers Cycle Route: Stage 5 Amberg - Regensburg (The Original) The Amberg-Regensburg stage is extremely child-friendly and offers numerous ...

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from Uwe Stanke,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Bayerischer Jura
Route around the Hohenfels military training area
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 68.1 km
Duration 4:54 h
Ascent 392 m
Descent 390 m

Route around the entire Hohenfels military training area, mostly on quiet side roads and bike paths.

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from Bernhard Schmid,   Community
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The geographical location of Schmidmühlen is unique, as it is situated between two rivers - the Vils and the Lauterach. This makes the region a paradise for nature lovers and hikers. The hilly landscape around the village offers spectacular views of the surrounding area.

One of the main attractions in Schmidmühlen is the historic mill district with its well-preserved 17th-century buildings and the numerous churches and chapels that provide an insight into the history of this region.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful here: The annual Whitsun Festival with its colourful pageant attracts thousands of visitors every year. The wine festival in September is also a must for wine lovers, where you can sample regional wines.

For culinary discoveries, there are many options: From traditional Bavarian dishes to international specialities, you will find everything your heart desires. Be sure to also try the famous "Schweinsbraten" (roast pork) or enjoy fresh beer straight from the barrel!

If you like to be active, you have all options open here: Hiking through the Hirschwald Nature Park or along the river Vils; cycling on one of the many bike trails or mountain biking on the challenging trails in the forest. In winter there is also the option of cross-country skiing and skiing.

But what to do if the weather doesn't cooperate? No problem! Visit one of the many museums in the area or relax in a cosy café with a cup of coffee and a piece of homemade cake.

Schmidmühlen is worth a visit at any time of year, but it is especially beautiful here in spring when nature awakens and everything is in bloom. The warm summer season offers perfect conditions for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. In autumn, the wine festival as well as the colourful foliage of the deer forest beckon.

Overall, Schmidmühlen is a real gem among German destinations - a place full of history, culture and natural beauty. If you are looking for an authentic experience, this is the place for you! Don't miss this chance and let our Travel Guide inspire you!

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Reviews

  • November 01, 2025
    Thomas Güntert
    November 01, 2025
    Nette kleine Runde. Im Ort den Skulpturenweg nehmen, die Auen dort sind ein kleiner Höhepunkt.
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    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Written November 01, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Rund um den Fallberg
  • July 23, 2025
    Holger Cornelius
    July 23, 2025
    Einfache Runde über Schotter- und Waldwege mit teils recht feuchten Wegen. Leichte Wege mit unerheblichen Steigungen.
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    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Photo: Holger Cornelius, Community
    Written July 23, 2025
  • 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
  • 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 10, 2020
    Thomas Güntert
    April 10, 2020
    Schöne Wanderung zu einer versteckten Ruine.
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    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Written April 10, 2020
  • 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
  • February 04, 2019
    Georg Luft 
    Wirklich eine sehr schöne Rundtour - und das alles auf ausgewiesenen Radwegen. Sehr empfehlenswert! - Zeit für diverse Sehenswürdigkeiten einplanen! (u. a. Hoibruck, und auf jeden Fall Kastl und Hohenburg!) Auch der Startpunkt ist gut gewählt, weil der (sanfte) Anstieg über dem Schweppermannradweg bis vor Kastl dann gleich am Anfang kommt.
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    Written February 04, 2019
    Bicycle Rides
    Lauterach-Vilstal-Tour
  • January 06, 2019
    Judith B.
    January 06, 2019
    Einfache, entspannte Runde auf tollen Wegen
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    Written January 06, 2019
  • June 28, 2017
    Bernhard Schmid
    April 23, 2017
    Kommt mir bekannt vor ;-) www.outdooractive.com/de/radtour/bayerischer-jura/runde-um-den-truppenuebungsplatz-hohenfels/110087187/ Sehr schöne Tour
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    An der Lauterach
    Photo: Bernhard Schmid, Community
    Written June 28, 2017
  • October 08, 2016
    Jürgen Eder
    Super 3 Tage Tour mit dem Bike
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    Written October 08, 2016
    Long Distance Hiking
    Jurasteig
  • July 10, 2016
    Alfred Kinskofer
    War auch mit Ebike anspruchsvoll, da man hier schon Accu sparen muss .... Heute war es sehr heiß. Ich hab einen Sonnenbrand mit nach Hause gebracht.
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    Written July 10, 2016

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