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Solnhofen

Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

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Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen

Solnhofen

Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

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Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

01:22

19.3km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.27 km

Bridge Over the Altmühl River

Highlight • Bridge

Idyllic the Altmühl and the area

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5.29 km

Steinerner Rosenkranz rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderful view over the Altmühltal.

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6.52 km

Hammermühle Altendorf Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Public toilets, rest areas and much more

The campground is located directly on the Altmühl with its own water slide. Large lawn with fire pit, kiosk, beer garden, snack bar with hot and cold dishes. Right on the Altmühltal bike u. Hiking trail located.

On request: firewood, drinks, boat rental. From the nearby panoramic hiking trail you can look down on the Altmühl boat slide, which is located directly at the campsite.

Reservation only possible by phone.

More info / source:
naturpark-altmuehltal.de/poi/zeltplatz_hammermuehle_altendo-18394

See also information about the water slide:
komoot.de/highlight/291826

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6.74 km

Altmühltal Cycle Path: Between the River and the Cliffs

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A very beautiful section of the Altmühl Valley Cycle Path. On one side, the tranquil Altmühl River, and on the other, high cliffs. The natural beauty here is truly breathtaking.

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12.0 km

Altmühltal cycle path through the Urdonau valley

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In the ancient Danube valley near Dollnstein, the ancient Danube and the Altmühl rivers once flowed together. Here you cycle over wooded hills, past rock formations with juniper-covered slopes.

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13.7 km

Archaeopteryx Discovery Site

Highlight • Monument

Nice photo point right on the bike path. In 1860, the imprint of a pen from the Jurassic period, the first reference to the "primeval bird" Archeopteryx, was found in Solnhofen. In 1874 the skeletal impression of the Archeopteryx was found on a stone slab here. The fascinating animal has so far only been discovered in the Altmühltal Nature Park.

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17.7 km

View of the 'Twelve Apostles' rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

These rocks are a scenic highlight in the Altmühltal Nature Park. From the cycle path, you can see how the impressive rock formation, the Twelve Apostles, stand vertically on the riverbank.

The rock towers are made of sponge limestone, a type of rock that weathers more slowly than the surrounding White Jura. For this reason, the Twelve Apostles have formed over the years out of the surrounding slopes and are visible today as this beautiful rock formation.

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17.9 km

Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

the sight is magnificent

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19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

2.65 km

2.31 km

301 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

4.28 km

4.09 km

234 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

29°C

14°C

12 %

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Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

Bridge Over the Altmühl River

Steinerner Rosenkranz rock formation

Hammermühle Altendorf Campground

Altmühltal Cycle Path: Between the River and the Cliffs

Altmühltal cycle path through the Urdonau valley

Archaeopteryx Discovery Site

View of the 'Twelve Apostles' rock formation

Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation

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