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Solnhofen

Bridge Over the Altmühl River – Twelve Apostles Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

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Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen

Solnhofen

Bridge Over the Altmühl River – Twelve Apostles Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

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Bridge Over the Altmühl River – Twelve Apostles Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

03:13

11.0km

290m

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: June 25, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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Start point

Train Station

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6.08 km

Scenic ascent in the Naturpark Altmühltal

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6.11 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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6.62 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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7.16 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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7.44 km

Bridge Over the Altmühl River

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Idyllic the Altmühl and the area

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8.01 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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9.07 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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10.6 km

View of the Altmühl River from the bridge

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The view is worth lingering for a moment.

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11.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

2.99 km

1.80 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

3.68 km

2.23 km

1.99 km

1.07 km

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

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Comments

January 23, 2022,Teufelskanzel und die 12 Aposteln

How long the devil has been enjoying the view here...
In any case, the route is full of old buildings that seem to have mined Jura slabs here.
However, the cement plant does not fit into this scenario at all...

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April 29, 2024,Zu den 12 Apostel .... ⛰️🌺🌳🌞😎😍

.... and Solnhofer Platten (quarry) 📷🚶‍♀️
From the Römertal hiking car park, in great hiking weather 🌞😎, we set off on a beautiful path above the Altmühltal to the 12 Apostles. A beautiful, bizarre rock formation 📷🤩. Before heading down to Eßlingen and over the Altmühl, we enjoyed the beautiful view 😍.
On the other side of the Altmühl, there …

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Bridge Over the Altmühl River – Twelve Apostles Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

Scenic ascent in the Naturpark Altmühltal

Teufelskanzel viewpoint (view of the Twelve Apostles)

View of the Zwölf Apostel rock formations

View of the Twelve Apostles near Eßlingen

Bridge Over the Altmühl River

Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

Lovely trail in the Zwölf Apostel Nature Reserve

View of the Altmühl River from the bridge

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