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Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen

Gunzenhausen

Altmühlsee Surf Center – Altmühlsee loop from Vogelfreistätte Flachwasser- und Inselzone im Altmühlsee

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Landkreis Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen

Gunzenhausen

Altmühlsee Surf Center – Altmühlsee loop from Vogelfreistätte Flachwasser- und Inselzone im Altmühlsee

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Altmühlsee Surf Center – Altmühlsee loop from Vogelfreistätte Flachwasser- und Inselzone im Altmühlsee

01:08

19.6km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

Reclining bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place with a view of the bird sanctuary and the Altmühlsee

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3.15 km

View From the Bridge at Streudorf

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Altmühlsee begins here - but here there are two directions (clockwise / counterclockwise).

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6.11 km

The bike paths throughout the Franconian lake district are excellent. Not only in terms of the surface, but also in terms of signage and the frequent separation from pedestrians.

Unfortunately, many pedestrians are unable to understand the traffic signs.

A bike path is only for those who cycle, not for pedestrians!

Dear pedestrians, no one would think of walking on the road.

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6.95 km

View of Altmühlsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful bike path around the two lakes. In holiday times but unfortunately overcrowded.

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8.51 km

Altmühlsee Surf Center

Highlight • Lake

The Altmühlsee is a real highlight, both for cyclists and water sports enthusiasts. There is a beautiful cycle path around the entire lake, and the lake is also ideal for swimming, sailing or surfing.

In the northern part of the lake is the bird island, which is one of the most important protected areas for migratory birds in Bavaria. A visit to the bird island with its observation tower is definitely worth it. However, the bike must be parked because you are only allowed to explore the island on foot. You can reach the island via a wooden footbridge.

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13.5 km

Bridge Over the Altmühl

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful view of the city

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17.6 km

South shore of Altmühlsee

Highlight • Lake

There is a beautiful path around the lake, with information boards about environmental protection and the lake. Walking around it is an experience and a visit to the bird island is particularly recommended.

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17.9 km

Altmühlsee

Highlight • Lake

The Altmühl flows around the Altmühlsee. In case of a flood, an introduction of Altmühlwasser takes place in the lake. The Altmühlsee serves as a buffer before the transfer to the Brombachsee. Because of the shallow valley, the lake is surrounded by an annular dam. The water level is thus up to 3 m above the surrounding terrain.

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.18 km

2.69 km

2.13 km

309 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

1.61 km

516 m

315 m

257 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

29°C

14°C

15 %

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Comments

June 24, 2024,5️⃣ Abendrunde um den Altmühlsee

Cycled around the lake this evening with a beautiful sunset 🌅 ..

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June 22, 2024,3️⃣ Abendrunde um den Altmühlsee & Vogelinsel

Today I cycled around the Altmühlsee and visited the bird island. Greylag geese, herons, great crested grebes, Egyptian geese and storks galore. Cows and goats tend the breeding grounds.

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July 28, 2021,Fahrradtour 28.07.2021 17:35 Nachmittagsrunde mit Sonnenschein

Our second attempt for today: a short tour with a visit to the bird island. But only go on foot. Worth seeing, worthwhile, binoculars would have been an advantage.
Graduation with the Italian on the market square in Gunzenhausen.

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July 25, 2021,Fahrradtour 25.07.2021 17:27 Runde um den Altmühlsee

After arriving in Gunzenhausen. Round around the Altmühlsee. Lots of activity on the bike path, easy to drive on without assistance, also suitable for inline skiers, as everything is tarred. Gastronomy abundant.
Next time with photos

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March 27, 2022,Altmühlseerunde mit Vogelinsel

Relaxed into the new season... the bike tour was OK, a bit too many people on the way for my taste. But the bird island is a dream 🥰🦅🦢🦆🐗

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April 13, 2025,kleine Runde um den Altmühlsee

Yesterday we arrived in Gunzenhausen and looked around the area a bit and so we spontaneously drove around the Altmühlsee 😊

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Altmühlsee Surf Center – Altmühlsee loop from Vogelfreistätte Flachwasser- und Inselzone im Altmühlsee

Reclining bench

View From the Bridge at Streudorf

Altmühlsee cycle path

View of Altmühlsee

Altmühlsee Surf Center

Bridge Over the Altmühl

South shore of Altmühlsee

Altmühlsee

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