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Solnhofen

Viewpoint at Altmühlleiten – Juniper Slope near Zimmern loop from Solnhofen

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Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen

Solnhofen

Viewpoint at Altmühlleiten – Juniper Slope near Zimmern loop from Solnhofen

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Viewpoint at Altmühlleiten – Juniper Slope near Zimmern loop from Solnhofen

03:54

14.2km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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Start point

Train Station

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409 m

View of the Altmühl River from the bridge

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The view is worth lingering for a moment.

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2.21 km

Viewpoint at Altmühlleiten

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Great for a short break.

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2.38 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Altmühltal

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Here you can observe the most beautiful play of colors in autumn. Unfortunately, on sunny days you don't have the path to yourself - there are many cyclists and mountain bikers on the way. :)

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5.38 km

Juniper Slope near Zimmern

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Between Pappenheim and Solnhofen lies the village of Zimmern, located on the bend of the Altmühl River, with its famous juniper slope. This is a long, semi-arid grassland, terminating at …

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5.74 km

View over Zimmern and the Altmühl Valley

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Here it is worth walking past the rooms at the top, even if an alternative would lead through the town. The view over the old mills and the entire valley …

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6.47 km

Scenic Trail in Altmühl Valley Nature Park

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Very nice section with magnificent views

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6.62 km

View of the Juniper Heath near Zimmern

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What gives the pagan its peculiar character are the countless specimens of the mostly bush-shaped common juniper. In between there are also columnar growth forms.

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7.65 km

Historic Old Town of Pappenheim

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The statue of the equestrian general Gottfried Heinrich zu Pappenheim stands opposite the old castle in Pappenheim. Gottfried Heinrich Graf zu Pappenheim was a general in the Thirty Years' War …

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14.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.19 km

2.27 km

1.15 km

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

4.29 km

2.24 km

2.18 km

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

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Comments

March 19, 2025,Pappenheim zur Burg Pappenheim nach Solnhofen Panoramaweg

I started in Pappenheim because I wanted to see the castle, which was unfortunately still closed. But that's okay, Pappenheim has so much to see. I then walked the panoramic trail to Solnhofen. The paths were beautiful, and the view from the lounge chairs and the sun was fantastic. The paths were very narrow at times, but also really beautiful. …

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June 23, 2025,Altmühltal Panoramaweg von Pappenheim nach Solnhofen

My second leg of the "Altmühltal Panorama Trail" took me
through juniper heaths and shady forests to Solnhofen.
This is where the famous Solnhofen slabs are quarried.
The Geo Zentrum-Bgm. Müller Museum houses a fantastic collection of finds.
The famous prehistoric bird, the Archaeopteryx, was found among limestone slabs near Solnhofen.
The Sola Basilica is also worth a visit.
If …

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Viewpoint at Altmühlleiten – Juniper Slope near Zimmern loop from Solnhofen

View of the Altmühl River from the bridge

Viewpoint at Altmühlleiten

Forest Trail in Naturpark Altmühltal

Juniper Slope near Zimmern

View over Zimmern and the Altmühl Valley

Scenic Trail in Altmühl Valley Nature Park

View of the Juniper Heath near Zimmern

Historic Old Town of Pappenheim

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