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Path of Thoughts – Maderfelsen Rock Formations loop from Rebdorf-Hofmühle

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Path of Thoughts – Maderfelsen Rock Formations loop from Rebdorf-Hofmühle

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Path of Thoughts – Maderfelsen Rock Formations loop from Rebdorf-Hofmühle

07:14

25.3km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 15.4 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.85 km

Rear view of Willibaldsburg Castle

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Behind the castle, there's a very green and quiet spot. Perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle and reading a book or simply gazing at the sky and letting time pass.

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5.23 km

Panorama Bench on the Altmühl Panorama Trail

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The 36,40 meter long, made of a Douglas fir handmade wooden bench is part of the conservation project Altmühlleiten.

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6.22 km

Limestone Cliffs in the Altmühltal Nature Park

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Impressive rocks rise up into the sky above the hiking trail. The mixture of the heath-like meadows with the steep rocks and the great view of the valley makes the hike a real pleasure for all the senses.

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11.8 km

Path of Thoughts

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The 2.5 km long path between Ziegelhütte and the chapel above the Burgstein leads below dry slopes and limestone rocks and above the Altmühl. You have a great view of …

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12.1 km

View of Dollnstein from the dry slopes

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Beautiful section of the panoramic trail with wonderful views

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13.4 km

Maderfelsen Rock Formations

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The Altmühlleiten provide habitats for animals and plants that are rare or have disappeared in other parts of Germany.

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13.8 km

Dollnstein Cliff and Dollnstein Tower

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Very impressive rocks from above and below that fit wonderfully into the landscape.

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15.5 km

Burgstein rock formation with views over the Altmühltal

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Great place with great views. Accessible about 200m behind the rest area at the chapel.

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At the time of the "White Jura" (= Malm) the southern German area was …

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25.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

10.1 km

2.59 km

1.16 km

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

7.86 km

5.54 km

3.16 km

740 m

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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Path of Thoughts – Maderfelsen Rock Formations loop from Rebdorf-Hofmühle

Rear view of Willibaldsburg Castle

Panorama Bench on the Altmühl Panorama Trail

Limestone Cliffs in the Altmühltal Nature Park

Path of Thoughts

View of Dollnstein from the dry slopes

Maderfelsen Rock Formations

Dollnstein Cliff and Dollnstein Tower

Burgstein rock formation with views over the Altmühltal

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