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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Pappenheim

Juniper Slope near Zimmern – Pappenheim loop from Pappenheim

Moderate

4.7

(7)

74

hikers

Juniper Slope near Zimmern – Pappenheim loop from Pappenheim

02:23

8.39km

180m

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: March 19, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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Bus stop

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3.92 km

View from the Hollerstein

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The view is wonderful in almost every direction. The access is a little hidden simply around the barrier. Don't go too far forward on the Hollerstein if you don't have a head for heights.

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4.18 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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4.30 km

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4.54 km

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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5.42 km

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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7.84 km

Old Castle Pappenheim

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The "Altes Schloss" is a remarkable building in the old town and was the former residence of the Marshals of Pappenheim until 1820. It was in the 16./17. Built in …

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7.89 km

Pappenheim

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Pappenheim is picturesquely situated in an Altmühltalschleife and has two castles, a castle and one of the oldest churches in the southern Franconia!

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8.39 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

1.98 km

1.06 km

503 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

1.93 km

830 m

592 m

281 m

204 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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