Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

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Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

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Archaeopteryx Discovery Site – Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation loop from Solnhofen

01:21

19.2km

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: July 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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753 m

Twelve Apostles Rocks in the Altmühltal

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The rock group twelve apostles:
After the first bend in the Altmühl valley, the "Twelve Apostles" come into view, which are twelve striking individual rocks

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5.22 km

Steinerner Rosenkranz rock formation

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Wonderful view over the Altmühltal.

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6.57 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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11.8 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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13.5 km

Archaeopteryx Discovery Site

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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 …

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17.6 km

View of the 'Twelve Apostles' rock formation

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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.

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17.7 km

Twelve Apostles near Solnhofen on the Altmühltal Cycle Path

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Very beautiful cycle path along the Altmühl to the 12 Apostles in Solnhofen or even further to Eichstätt

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17.7 km

Zwölf Apostel Rock Formation

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the sight is magnificent

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19.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

2.60 km

2.31 km

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

4.28 km

3.46 km

115 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

22°C

6°C

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Comments

July 23, 2021,Altmühltour von Dollnstein nach Esslingen zum 13.Apostel und zurück

Everything has an end only the ...
At the end of our vacation along the Altmühl again.
With a stop in Esslingen at the 13th apostle.
Of course, also with a stop at the playground at the hammer mill 👍

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May 16, 2025,Fahrradtour zum Auto zurückholen☺️

The canoe is in the right place, the car isn't. 🤭So, get on your bike and get the car back for the next adventure.🤗As mentioned, anyone who rents a boat here usually even gets a boat pick-up service. This means you simply get off the water at the chosen exit, and the rental company will then collect all of their …

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