Short tour on the Altmühltal Panorama Path Part 2: Kinding - Kelheim
Adventurous hiking fun from cosy Kinding to the ducal town
Hike along the picturesque Altmühltal Panorama Path in the heart of Bavaria and enjoy a varied mix of nature, culture and history! Our hiking tour offers you views over sunny juniper heaths, wild rocky landscapes and quarries as well as insights into historically valuable places with fairytale castles and palaces!
Thanks to its excellent signposting and good transport links, the Altmühltal Panorama Path has been certified as a "Quality Path Wanderbares Deutschland" by the German Hiking Association.
Thanks to its excellent signposting and good transport links, the Altmühltal Panorama Path has been certified as a "Quality Path Wanderbares Deutschland" by the German Hiking Association.
Navigation
Duration | 6 days/ 5 nights |
Travel period | 14.04.2025 - 04.10.2025 Anreise: Daily |
Bookable from | 1 person(s) |
Total length of tour | 80 km |
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Your Contact Persons
Phone +49 (0)351 - 563 48 20
Email: aktiv@augustustours.de
Itinerary
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Day 1: Individual journey to Kinding
You travel individually to Kinding. Explore the resort and arrive at your holiday destination.
Overnight stay in Kinding -
Day 2: Kinding - Beilngries (approx. 18 km*, walking time: approx. 6 h, + 496 m, - 502 m)
Unique rock formations and wonderful views await you today. At the Pfraundorfer See lake, you cross the banks of the Altmühl. From Hirschberg Castle, you can already see the Main-Danube Canal, which you follow for a short distance after a descent to Beilngries, the town with nine city towers.
Overnight stay in Beilngries -
Day 3: Beilngries - Meihern (approx. 20 km**, walking time: approx. 6 h, + 467 m, - 466 m)
You hike across the plateau of the Arzberg past Dietfurt on the Altmühl. The town (additional detour of approx. 2 km) with its reputation as a ‘Chinese town’ invites you to stroll around. Later you cycle along the edge of the forest to your overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Meihern -
Day 4: Meihern - Riedenburg (approx. 20 km**, walking time: approx. 6 h, + 586 m, - 647 m)
The first highlight after the ascent is Eggersberg Castle. Along the Altmühltal riverside path, it is not far to the castle town of Riedenburg.
Overnight stay in Riedenburg -
Day 5: Riedenburg - Kelheim (approx. 23 km**, walking time: approx. 7 h, + 751 m, - 762 m)
The last hiking tour offers you plenty of variety: Prunn Castle, the second longest wooden bridge in Europe and the Danube gorge near Kelheim as well as an optional detour to Weltenburg Abbey (plus approx. 2 km with use of the ferry) form the crowning finale.
Overnight stay in Kelheim -
Day 11: Individual departure
After an unforgettable hiking trip along the Altmühltal Panorama Path, you start your return journey today. Alternatively, you can extend your hiking holiday with an extra night in Kelheim or other stage towns. We would be happy to book additional nights for you - just ask us!
* Stage shortening by public transport journey possible, extra costs ** Shortening of stage by public transport only possible at weekends and on public holidays, extra costs
Services included
- 5 x overnight stays in hotels and guesthouses of 3-star standard
- 5 x continental breakfasts
- Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation (9 am - 6 pm, up to 2 pieces of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
- GPS data -- 1 packet of detailed maps and information material per room
- Telephone service during your hiking tour
Additional services
Please feel free to add the following value-added services to the basic travel package to personalise your walking holidays from Kinding to Kelheim:
- Additional nights at every overnight location according to the tour description
- Transfer services from Kelheim to Kinding
- FlexPLUS: rebook or cancel up to 28 days before arrival without giving reasons (more about our FlexPLUS)
Accommodation categories
We book well-kept hotels, guesthouses and inns for you, mainly with a 3-star standard.
Further information
Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.
This tour is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.
Arrival & Departure
How to get to the tour
Information on travelling to Kinding:
Travelling by train:
The regional railway station Kinding (Altmühltal) is located directly on the ICE line between Nuremberg and Munich. Deutsche Bahn regional express trains stop in Kinding every two hours.
From the station you can reach your hotel on foot in a very short time or we recommend that you take a taxi (depending on the location of your hotel).
Current timetable information and prices can be found at www.bahn.de
Arrival by car and parking facilities:
Drivers take the A9 motorway to the ‘Altmühltal’ exit; from there it is only a few kilometres to the town.
Depending on the hotel, there are direct parking options or you can find a good overview of public car parks and multi-storey car parks at www.parkopedia.de.
Travelling by train:
The regional railway station Kinding (Altmühltal) is located directly on the ICE line between Nuremberg and Munich. Deutsche Bahn regional express trains stop in Kinding every two hours.
From the station you can reach your hotel on foot in a very short time or we recommend that you take a taxi (depending on the location of your hotel).
Current timetable information and prices can be found at www.bahn.de
Arrival by car and parking facilities:
Drivers take the A9 motorway to the ‘Altmühltal’ exit; from there it is only a few kilometres to the town.
Depending on the hotel, there are direct parking options or you can find a good overview of public car parks and multi-storey car parks at www.parkopedia.de.
- Prices for services includedPrice validity: 14.04.2025 to 11.05.2025incl. luggage transferDblSglPrice validity: 12.05.2025 to 04.10.2025525.00 € per person645.00 € per person555.00 € per person675.00 € per person
- Prices for additional nightsDblSglKinding69.00 €95.00 €Beilngries69.00 €85.00 €Meihern69.00 €85.00 €Riedenburg69.00 €85.00 €Kelheim69.00 €100.00 €
- Prices for transfer servicesPriceKelheim - Kinding
Individual transfer, 4 - 7 persons (all-inclusive)180.00 €Kelheim - Kinding
Individual transfer, flat-rate price for 1-3 persons115.00 € - Experience packages & additional servicesPriceFlexPLUS
up to 28 days before arrival, you can rebook or cancel free of charge one time39.00 € (DZ), 39.00 € (EZ)
per person