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Wallenstein Loop

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Wallenstein Loop

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Wallenstein Loop

02:13

8.30km

90m

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Hiking in the footsteps of Wallenstein: The famous general from the Thirty Years' War spent a semester at the university in Altdorf as a student. That's why a circular route is dedicated to him here, which takes you to the places that were important to the young Wallenstein. The hike…

by Nürnberger Land

Last updated: September 17, 2024

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131 m

Former university building

Highlight • Historical Site

These university buildings, whose construction began in 1571, are very remarkable. Here too there is a good information board that explains the most important facts. The buildings are not open …

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1.96 km

Löwengrube rock cellar

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A fairytale place. the rock cellar is at your own risk and only with flashlight to enter, but it is worth.😎😎

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2.09 km

Auer's Beer Cellar

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The Auer'sche Keller is a former beer cellar of a former local brewery (Altdorfer Brauhaus). It was formerly used as the taproom of the nearby lion pit. The branched cellar …

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2.45 km

Prethalm Mill (Historic Mill)

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The mill was first mentioned in documents in 1360 and was completely destroyed in the Thirty Years' War in 1635. The mill was rebuilt in 1643 and has since served …

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4.36 km

Grünsberg Castle

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The castle or earlier castle complex has been beautifully restored. There are often classical and other unusual and demanding concerts in the library, in the castle chapel or even open …

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5.54 km

Teufelskirche (Devil’s Church) — Waterfall and Cave

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The Teufelskirche is a gorge in the Rhät Sandstone and an adventure playground in a mystical world. The path through the gorge leads in some places over wooden bridges or …

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8.30 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

2.17 km

1.78 km

966 m

159 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

1.98 km

1.80 km

1.76 km

183 m

< 100 m

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April 5, 2025,Altdorfer Wallenstein Rundweg

Today's hike took us to Altdorf in the Nuremberg region. I chose the Wallenstein Circular Trail. The trail is very well signposted in both directions. Unfortunately, the section through the Devil's Gorge near Grünsberg is closed indefinitely.

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April 27, 2025,Wallenstein Rundweg

A very beautiful circular trail out of the town of Altdorf, across beautiful meadows, through the forest with spooky caves, along the Schwarzach River. Back at the starting point, you can enjoy an ice cream in the beautiful old town. Unfortunately, the Devil's Gorge is still closed!

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September 28, 2025,Altdorf b. Nürnberg - Wallenstein Rundweg

A lovely circular hike starting from the center of Altdorf. A beautifully renovated and restored town center offers many places to stop for refreshments or food. Wide pedestrian areas with plenty of comfortable seating are available.
The nearby highway is the only obstacle to the tranquil Schwarzach Valley, past fruit trees, meadows, buildings along the Schwarzach River, and the forest. …

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April 25, 2023,Mittelfranken: Wallensteinweg, Altdorf b. Nürnberg

This varied tour starts in the beautiful medieval town of Altdorf.

The trail is named after Albrecht von Wallenstein, a famous general from the Thirty Years' War who was probably expelled from the "Altdorfina", a well-preserved university from the late Renaissance, for improper conduct.

In addition to the historical features, the tour impresses with a diverse and varied landscape.

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October 2, 2023,Wallenstein Rundweg

Today we went to Altdorf.
Great round with a few sights.
Further information can be found here:
urlaub.nuernberger-land.de/detail/id=6137c24d4728c707965fb0b3

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April 6, 2025,Wallenstein Rundweg

In reality, it took us much longer, about 2.5 hours

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September 12, 2025,Altdorf bei Nürnberg 🅿️ Wallenstein Rundweg 🪨🍁🍂🍃

Because we were so in the festival spirit at Maus Lorenz's, we didn't get a chance to show off our tour yesterday. Of course, we also went hiking 😅 We hiked the Wallenstein Loop near Altdorf, near Nuremberg. Part of the way along the Schwarzach River. The highlights were the Felsenkeller (rock cellars) and Löwengrube (lion pit). The Teufelsschlucht (Devil's …

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August 17, 2022,Altdorf Löwenschlucht Prethalmühle Grünsberg

Short, relaxed tour that offers insights into the former Franconian country/industrial culture in a small space, in a great nature. Can be excellently combined with a visit to the historic Altdorf.

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July 28, 2020

Hiking in the footsteps of Wallenstein: The famous general from the Thirty Years' War spent a semester at the university in Altdorf as a student. That's why a circular route is dedicated to him here, which takes you to the places that were important to the young Wallenstein. The hike starts at the town

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July 28, 2025

Is access to the Devil's Church still closed?

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Wallenstein Loop

Former university building

Löwengrube rock cellar

Auer's Beer Cellar

Prethalm Mill (Historic Mill)

Grünsberg Castle

Teufelskirche (Devil’s Church) — Waterfall and Cave

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