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House without a Roof (Kallmünz) – Watermill in Kallmünz loop from Kallmünz

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House without a Roof (Kallmünz) – Watermill in Kallmünz loop from Kallmünz

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House without a Roof (Kallmünz) – Watermill in Kallmünz loop from Kallmünz

01:24

4.87km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

Vils Riverside Trail and Rock Formations

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There is also a small cave on the slope.

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2.32 km

House without a Roof (Kallmünz)

Highlight • Cave

The "House Without a Roof," as it is officially known, is a still-used cave dwelling in the Upper Palatinate market town of Kallmünz. The cave is located north of the Vils River at the southern end of the Schlossberg (Castle Hill), upon which the Kallmünz Castle ruins stand. The entrance is set back from Vilsgasse (Vils Lane) at the foot of an approximately 20-meter-high limestone cliff of the Schlossberg, and access is via a passage between the listed residential buildings at Vilsgasse 26 and Vilsgasse 28.

The house consists of a natural cave in the dolomite rock, the opening of which is closed off by a plastered wall with a door and windows. Inside, there is a hallway, a living room, two storage rooms fitted into rock niches, and a historic smokehouse.

The oldest known mention of the cave dwelling is found in a document dated 1707, preserved in the land registry archive in Amberg. In the 19th century, it was also referred to as the "House Under the Rock." In 1908, it was sold to the owner of the blacksmith's shop located across the road, and it remains in his family's possession. The last permanent resident left the house in 1937 because he developed rheumatism due to the damp cave air.

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2.44 km

Wooden Bridge Between Houses

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A small connecting section above the road. Be careful here as the road is very narrow.

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2.55 km

Kallmünz Parish Church

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The church surprises with its opulent furnishings.

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2.66 km

Watermill in Kallmünz

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A very large water wheel. The whole area looks picturesque.

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3.17 km

Kallmünz Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Very beautiful castle complex with a great view of Kallmünz, Burgelengenfeld and the surrounding area with the rivers Naab and Vils. In summer, young kestrels can be admired here on their first attempts at flight. The tower is accessible and offers a beautiful view of the walls of the former fortification from the middle of the 13th century.

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3.71 km

View of Kallmünz and the Naab River

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As we stood at the beautiful point of view, from which one can follow the course of the Naab towards Burglengenfeld, we heard the twelve o'clock ringing of the parish church of St. Michael in Kallmünz. Not all Kallmünz citizens could always hear the ringing of the bells. There is the following nice story:
There is an alley in Kallmünz where you can not even hear the bells ringing in the church: the Vilsgasse, which the Schlossberg seals off from all sound on its other side. So that the Vilsgäßler but knew what it had beaten, used to call an errand boy, when it went to the fair. So he was a living bell for the Kallmünzern. But for years, the Vilsgässler have their own bell of ore. It hangs on the house from Rößlwirt. And when it's time to worship, he beats her - and with the other bells, she too rings in the church. (From the book "Twelve o'clock ringing from the district of Regensburg")

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3.83 km

View of the Naab Valley and Kallmünz

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Very nice view from the summit cross of the Naab, Kallmünz, Burglengenfeld and the surrounding area. You can ride the MTB all the way to the top, a not too difficult path leads to the lookout point. Great place to rest or take a break, bench is available.

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4.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

1.18 km

334 m

119 m

101 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

1.06 km

823 m

817 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

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Comments

February 27, 2022,Runde um Kallmünz

Kallmünz is a beautiful village with colorful houses. There is a lot of art and a few studios here. The castle ruins are a must-see in the area. From here there are great views of the town and the valley. You should definitely visit the small French Cafe Pique-Nique, very tasty pastries and tarte flambée.

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April 20, 2025,Kallmünz- Ostersonntagsausflug

I'm truly fascinated by this little town; it has a very special charm (almost Italian). Its center is the confluence of the Naab and Vils rivers. There are incredible views from the top and from the castle.

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February 27, 2022,Von Traidendorf nach Kallmünz

Beautiful little hike from Traidendorf on the Vilstalweg to Kallmünz. Nice artist town at the confluence of the Vils and Naab. The Naab had a fair amount of water, and the shore path was flooded in places. The ascent to the castle is tough, especially for short people with short legs (high steps)! But the effort is worth it. The …

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October 1, 2024,Kallmünz, die Perle der Oberpfalz

Today we drove to Kallmünz in warm 16 degrees. We parked in the free parking spaces by the ditch at the brush binder. We walked over the old bridge and climbed the very high steps (each one unique and a different height) past the church up to the castle. The castle is always worth a visit; although it is still …

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House without a Roof (Kallmünz) – Watermill in Kallmünz loop from Kallmünz

Vils Riverside Trail and Rock Formations

House without a Roof (Kallmünz)

Wooden Bridge Between Houses

Kallmünz Parish Church

Watermill in Kallmünz

Kallmünz Castle Ruins

View of Kallmünz and the Naab River

View of the Naab Valley and Kallmünz

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