Old Weir on the Altmühl – Altmühl River at Kottingwörth loop from Riedenburg

Old Weir on the Altmühl – Altmühl River at Kottingwörth loop from Riedenburg

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Old Weir on the Altmühl – Altmühl River at Kottingwörth loop from Riedenburg

02:49

57.2km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

Main-Donau-Kanal (RMD)

Lake

11.1 km

View of Flügelsberg Castle Ruins

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The former Flugelberg Castle in the Meihern district of Riedenburg was the seat of the Flügelsberg taverns in the 13th century.

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13.4 km

Lock 12 of the Old Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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A beautifully designed place, the old lock and everything around it tempt you to stop and explore. Information boards are on site and provide the required background knowledge.

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13.7 km

Old Weir on the Altmühl

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The old canal is romantic and very natural, with small tree-lined avenues and the old locks! It recreates the atmosphere of bygone times.

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14.2 km

Mühlbacher Loch

Lake

17.6 km

Historic Old Town of Dietfurt

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The town of Dietfurt lies in the heart of Bavaria, nestled in the unspoiled landscapes of the Altmühl Valley Nature Park. Seven valleys, the Main-Danube Canal, the Altmühl River, and …

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21.0 km

Altmühltal Cycle Path: Töging to Kottingwörth

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Very nice bike path. It's really fun to cycle here.

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24.5 km

Altmühl River at Kottingwörth

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With dock for boats.

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29.3 km

Beilngries Old Town and St. Walburga Church

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Beilngries boasts a beautiful old town that invites you to stroll around. Hirschberg Castle is another highlight. This building, now used as a conference center, sits perched on a mountain …

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29.4 km

Beilngries Old Town

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Beilngries is a popular destination for the Altmühltal Panoramaweg and the Altmühl cycle path. Idyllically located on the Altmühl the cyclist can take a well earned break here. The first …

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57.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.4 km

5.16 km

4.92 km

4.29 km

291 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

19.3 km

13.2 km

913 m

907 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

10°C

6°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

March 24, 2022,Beilngries nach Riedenburg

Day 3 and conclusion of the short trip to the Altmühltal. Today we went back from Beilngries to Riedenburg and via Dietfurt with almost summer temperatures of up to 20 degrees. You could still clearly feel that it wasn't a season yet, although the external conditions were ideal in and of themselves. The route led over large parts along the …

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