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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Raitenbuch

Bechthaler Pond – View of Bechthal loop from Bechthal

Moderate

4.7

(10)

39

hikers

Bechthaler Pond – View of Bechthal loop from Bechthal

02:05

7.67km

110m

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: September 26, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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575 m

Bechthaler Pond

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A nice place for a relaxing break! On the bank of the pond you will find some seating to enjoy the beautiful nature and watch the ducks.

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596 m

View of Bechthal

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In the immediate vicinity of Bethal there is the Badesse Bechthaler Weiher and the Bechthal Castle. The village church is from the 12th century.

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1.63 km

View of Bechthal Castle

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On the way from the Aichmuhle towards Bechthal you can see the castle Bechthal at the top left.
The best way to access the castle (consisting of 2 tower ruins) …

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4

2.57 km

Aichmühle

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Very nice view of the Anlautertal and way towards Bechthal.
The Anlauter is an approximately 29 km long tributary of the Schwarzach on the Franconian Jura in Bavaria in the …

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3.85 km

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4.15 km

Methuselah Tree

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7

6.76 km

You have a good view of the castle ruins and the Bechthaler Weiher.

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7.57 km

St. Margaret's Church, Bechthal

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Already around 1000 there is said to be a church dedicated to St. Vitus have given church. However, today's building is likely to go back to the church consecrated between …

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7.67 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

3.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.24 km

1.53 km

839 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Thursday 15 October

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