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Starting in the spa town of Treuchtlingen the Altmuhltal Panorama Trail will take you on an historical nature trail.
Arrive in the heart of the Altmuhltal Nature Park in the idyllic town of Treuchtlingen, known for its Thermal Spa.
Today starts with a short ascent to a viewpoint with views onto the river Altmühl meandering through the valley which you soon descend to follow. Continue via the ‘Devil’s Pulpit’ and the Hollerstein viewpoint to finish with a leisurely walk along the course of the river to the medieval town of Pappenheim. You will be greeted by the impressive castle, seat of the former Reichserbmarschälle.
Distance in Km: 14
Distance in Miles: 9
A mountain trail leads you through heathland to Solnhofen, known for its limestone slabs and site of over 140 million-year-old fossils. Soon after an amazing and very popular photo opportunity awaits: the nature monument, the Twelve Apostles, steep limestone rocks embedded in juniper heaths. The route then leads you to the market town of Dollnstein, into the primeval Danube valley.
Distance in Km: 25
Distance in Miles: 16
Today‘s tour leads you through the historic town gate and on to the juniper heath. You walk above the river Altmühl past the rock tower Burgsteinfelsen and via a lovely mountain path onwards to Obereichstätt. Continue on with great views all the way to Eichstätt with Willibalds castle towering over the town. Enjoy a stroll around the town and head to the Altmühltal Nature Park Visitors Centre.
Distance in Km: 15
Distance in Miles: 9.5
With a lovely view onto the striking Osterberg mountain and the Roman fort Vetoniana, you walk to the Buchenhüller mammoth cave. You will walk across wonderful alpine paths above Altmühl and you will get fantastic views of the valley and the rock faces whilst walking along the panoramic path. You will walk through the Gugoldinger Wacholderheide, which is a fantastic nature protection area before you will go past the Arnsberger Leite and the Limes watch tower to Kipfenberg.
Distance in Km: 26
Distance in Miles: 16.5
Today’s walk starts on forest paths with stunning views from the clearings onto the beautiful Anlauter valley. Reach the village of Kinding with its impressive fortified church. Continue along the panorama path, which keeps its promise: magnificent views into the Altmühl valley and onto bizarre rock formations. Descend to reach the Main-Danube canal and your overnight stop, Beilngries.
Distance in Km: 24
Distance in Miles: 15
* 6 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation
* 5 days walking
* Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
* Route directions and maps
* Luggage transfers between hotels
What is your first thought when you think of German food, Bier und Bratwurst
or Beer and sausages, and if this is what you want then you will not be
disappointed. However there is much more to Bavarian cuisine. Meat and
freshwater fish are heavily used but vegetarians are also well catered for.
Germans tend to follow similar eating patterns to the UK, with breakfast,
followed by a small lunch, and large evening meal, dinners tends to be taken
fairly early and restaurants will start serving from 6pm. Throughout the
towns there are a good choice of differing places to eat, the most
traditional of these are the beer halls, these are not just places to drink
the local brew, they are also offer traditional cuisine, they can be nice for
lunch as they offer small plates of tasty morcels, you will also find the
local bratwurst in served them. The most social of places are the beer
gardens, these offer really good food in an outdoor setting many have indoor
eating areas as well, don't let the name put you off they also normally have
a fairly good wine list too. Then there are the restaurants you will find in
most towns a good choice of both German and International cuisine.
* 6 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation
* 5 days walking
* Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
* Route directions and maps
* Luggage transfers between hotels
*Classification: *Self-Guided
Vehicle Support: This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to walk
independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the
logistics and planning. We arrange your accommodations, provide you with a
map and route notes so that you can walk at your own pace.
It is important that you are happy reading maps and following route notes, we
make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may
be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised
together. The route notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone
number should you need it and in emergencies, the local representative is
normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to
charge for this service.
Bavaria hotels
You will stay in a mixture of 3 and 4 star, HHH and HHHH hotels, all en
suite. The hotels are chosen for their excellent facilities and proximity to
the relevant local sites. All rooms have en suite facilities and air
conditioning. Please specify whether you would prefer a double or twin room
when booking.
What is your first thought when you think of German food, Bier und Bratwurst
or Beer and sausages, and if this is what you want then you will not be
disappointed. However there is much more to Bavarian cuisine. Meat and
freshwater fish are heavily used but vegetarians are also well catered for.
Germans tend to follow similar eating patterns to the UK, with breakfast,
followed by a small lunch, and large evening meal, dinners tends to be taken
fairly early and restaurants will start serving from 6pm. Throughout the
towns there are a good choice of differing places to eat, the most
traditional of these are the beer halls, these are not just places to drink
the local brew, they are also offer traditional cuisine, they can be nice for
lunch as they offer small plates of tasty morcels, you will also find the
local bratwurst in served them. The most social of places are the beer
gardens, these offer really good food in an outdoor setting many have indoor
eating areas as well, don't let the name put you off they also normally have
a fairly good wine list too. Then there are the restaurants you will find in
most towns a good choice of both German and International cuisine.
The flight inclusive prices for this holiday include our standard transfers.
If you are booking a land only package then we can usually arrange transfers
for you for an additional charge.
Average temperatures in summer are in the region of 25oC-30oC. The warmest
month is usually July whilst the coldest is mainly January. Every month has
its share of precipitation on an average of 14 days per month.
You will need spending money for meals not included in the itinerary and all
drinks. We suggest €25 per day to cover a few drinks if not then €10 per
day. On the days where lunch or dinner is not included expect to spend
€10-€15 for lunch and €15-€35 for dinner.
* Visas and vaccinations
* Travel insurance
* Single supplements
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