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Wellheim Castle Ruins – Dohlenfelsen loop from Wellheim

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Wellheim Castle Ruins – Dohlenfelsen loop from Wellheim

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Wellheim Castle Ruins – Dohlenfelsen loop from Wellheim

01:15

4.41km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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Parking

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499 m

Wellheim Castle Ruins

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Picturesque castle ruins high above the Wellheim dry valley. The ruin is freely accessible at all times and offers you a great view of the surrounding landscape and Wellheim below.

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870 m

Löwenkopf Viewpoint

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full high on the cross. Great

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913 m

Path to the Castle in Naturpark Altmühltal

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1.32 km

Cave of the Hermit of Saint Lothar

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Very nice area for various activities in nature.

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2.60 km

Dohlenfelsen

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The rock was worked on from both sides by the original Danube. When climbing you will always find fossil sponges and shell fragments. The Schutter spring is also nearby.

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4.08 km

Wellheim Market Square

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Charming market town in the Urdonau dry valley and one of the most beautifully situated places in the Altmühljura. In addition, Wellheim is a very old place (documented since 735).

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4.17 km

St. Andreas Catholic Church (Wellheim)

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When the first parish was established in Wellheim is not exactly traceable. But already in 1206 a dean Ulrich was working here on site. This proves that Wellheim was already …

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4.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.15 km

1.13 km

719 m

423 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.27 km

383 m

359 m

178 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

31°C

16°C

14 %

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Wellheim Castle Ruins – Dohlenfelsen loop from Wellheim

Wellheim Castle Ruins

Löwenkopf Viewpoint

Path to the Castle in Naturpark Altmühltal

Cave of the Hermit of Saint Lothar

Dohlenfelsen

Wellheim Market Square

St. Andreas Catholic Church (Wellheim)

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