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Twelve Apostles Rock Formation – Sheep Trail loop from Mörnsheim

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Twelve Apostles Rock Formation – Sheep Trail loop from Mörnsheim

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Twelve Apostles Rock Formation – Sheep Trail loop from Mörnsheim

03:50

13.9km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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2.93 km

View of the Twelve Apostles near Eßlingen

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A particularly beautiful area for hiking; in every season 🥰 the view is fantastic.

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3.47 km

View of the Zwölf Apostel rock formations

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From a distance, the view of the Twelve Apostles is worth the hike.

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3.98 km

Teufelskanzel viewpoint (view of the Twelve Apostles)

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Viewpoint on the opposite side of the valley from the Twelve Apostles. The devil was able to keep a close eye on the apostles.

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4.01 km

Scenic ascent in the Naturpark Altmühltal

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7.85 km

Lovely trail in the Zwölf Apostel Nature Reserve

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Narrow paths that are slippery after rainy days; sensible footwear is recommended.

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8.00 km

Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

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The hiking trail above the Apostles is particularly beautiful. From every rock there is a different view in both directions, in between the precious grasslands and meadows with countless rare butterflies and grasshoppers. Feel free to use a good book or an app to identify species.

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12.8 km

Sheep Trail

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beautiful well-kept path mostly over mowed meadows

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13.2 km

Rest area at the 'Wacholdergarten' with a view

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There is a nice rest area pretty much at the beginning of the mountain.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

3.55 km

3.06 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

4.44 km

3.23 km

2.64 km

1.78 km

1.38 km

363 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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Comments

October 4, 2021,Von Altendorf über den Galgenberg zur Teufelskanzel, weiter nach Solnhofen und über die zwölf Aposteln zurück

Nice tour through the Altmühltal. Great highlights. Varied routes, from the climb through the forest and across meadows to the short section on the road, everything was there. Can be recommended at any time.

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October 3, 2021,Teufelskanzel – Die „Zwölf Apostel” Runde von Altendorf

Very nice round, feasible in an average of 3 hours with very nice views and several resting places. The highlight is the Kneipp pool in Altendorf, which was just right at the end of the hike!

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June 6, 2023,Die „Zwölf Apostel” – Blick auf die , von Solnhofen 🐑🤪🍦✌️/ Altmühltal

First wandered around 🤪 I was hungry .. I can really recommend the bakeries 🥯 😋🙏. Then we went over the apostles 😄, then my 📱 made out .. so I ran across the street and decided too late to turn back (1km or so)?🤣.. then we went flat to the ice 🙈🤭, and on the Schäfchenweg 🐑 they are …

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June 9, 2022,Teufel trifft Apostel

The 12 apostles are probably a must if you ask Komoot. These are 12 striking rocks on a dry slope next to the Altmühl near Solnhofen. I counted and came up with 11 to 15. Depending on the perspective and counting method. But we don't want to be petty, the number 12 could be right. The officially thirteenth apostle is …

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May 21, 2025,WT Solnhofen Teufelskanzel, Schäfchenweg, Grafsloch, 12-Apostel 21.05.2025

The original plan was to drive to the Gunzesried Valley to climb Heidenkopf and Siplingerkopf.

Due to the threat of rain, we spontaneously changed our plans in the morning and drove to Solnhofen!

(Parking at the train station in the Hefele parking lot for €2)

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May 9, 2025,Wanderung Solnhofen

Beautiful beer garden in Eßlingen with great cake in the 13. Apostel 🍰, the Sola Basilica in Solnhofen is worth seeing.

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Twelve Apostles Rock Formation – Sheep Trail loop from Mörnsheim

View of the Twelve Apostles near Eßlingen

View of the Zwölf Apostel rock formations

Teufelskanzel viewpoint (view of the Twelve Apostles)

Scenic ascent in the Naturpark Altmühltal

Lovely trail in the Zwölf Apostel Nature Reserve

Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

Sheep Trail

Rest area at the 'Wacholdergarten' with a view

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