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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Eichstätt
Kipfenberg

Wayside cross on Michelsberg – Kipfenberg Castle loop from Bavaria

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Landkreis Eichstätt
Kipfenberg

Wayside cross on Michelsberg – Kipfenberg Castle loop from Bavaria

Moderate

4.9

(315)

1,089

hikers

Wayside cross on Michelsberg – Kipfenberg Castle loop from Bavaria

02:54

9.54km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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1.01 km

View of Kipfenberg Castle from the Michelsberg

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At the top of the Michelsberg you have a fantastic view of the town of Kipfenberg, the centre of Bavaria, and of Kipfenberg Castle, which is still inhabited.

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1.01 km

Wayside cross on Michelsberg

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great view, easy to reach from Kipfenberg

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1.04 km

The remains of the Michaelskirche are visible on the Michelsberg plateau

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1.16 km

small viewing platform with a view of the Birktal just before Michelsberg plateau with seating

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3.31 km

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8.57 km

Kipfenberg Castle

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Small museum and beer garden - most of the castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.

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9.11 km

Kipfenberg Castle

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Beautiful view of Kipfenberg Castle. let your soul dangle...

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9.54 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

2.56 km

1.47 km

1.35 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

4.33 km

2.81 km

1.69 km

539 m

131 m

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Lowest point (370 m)

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Friday 8 May

20°C

7°C

3 %

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