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Central FranconiaCentral Franconia, the country between the Rivers Main and Danube, is our favourite part of Germany. It is one of the most varied, interesting and romantic countrysides in Europe, at times still with a medieval feel to much of it. The Nature Parks of the Franconian Heights in the centre, the Steigerwald to the north and the Altmühl Valley to the south are the backgdrop to a host of historic towns such as Bad Windsheim, Rothenburg, Dinkelsbühl, Nördlingen, Eichstätt and Beilngries. All are architecturally fascinating and yet as well suited to shopping and relaxing as to sightseeing and exploring. |
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The woodland is mixed deciduous and coniferous, while open land is often dotted
with small lakes. Wild flowers lend colour to the scenery and wildlife is rich
and varied. Deer are common, wild boar and polecats are to be seen in the forest,
while buzzards, kites and goshawks may be seen overhead. The area is one of the dryest and sunniest in Germany, so the forests offer the perfect walking environment on a hot day. Walk all the way or use public transport for as much or as little of the route as you want, while your baggage is transferred. The following holidays are currently available:- |
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Cities of the Holy Roman Empire and The Romantic Road Walking in the Altmühl Valley The Celtic Way The Romantic Heart of Central Franconia For enquiries about walking holidays in Franconia, please telephone 01946 861652 |
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Detailed route and price information for the Cities of the Holy Roman Empire Walk
Walking in the Altmühl ValleySix and eight day walking toursThe River Altmühl is a tributary of the Danube. The countryside along the river forms the largest Nature Park in Germany.There are two very different routes through this countryside: The recently created Altmühl Panorama Way is a fairly strenous, high level walk that runs mainly along the top of the valley, offering views over the river. Download a profile of the Altmühl Panorama Way. The more well established Altmühl Valley Way follows the river itself much more closely, and so is reasonably flat, making this potentially one of our more gentle holidays and as such is particularly suitable for families with children. It is possible to walk the entire way alongside the river, but you will find this route busy with cyclists and so even for those looking for a more gentle route we still recommend a route that sometimes takes you along the top of the slopes above the river. The longer stretches are easily shortened by using public transport. The route is characterised by limestone outcrops through which the river winds its way. The cliffs of the Twelve Apostles are one of the most photograped sights in Germany. Fossils can be found in many places and you will pass the spot where the first remains of Archeopteryx, the first bird, were discovered. For the enthusiast of flora and fauna - whether those of today or the past - this is the walk for you! The route takes you from Treuchtlingen past limestone cliffs and rich fossil beds to the cathedral and university town of Eichstätt. Then you continue via romantic Beilngries to the Danube at Kelheim. |
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Detailed route and price information for Walking in the Altmühl Valley
Detailed route and price information for the Celtic Way.
Detailed information about this Holiday in Schillingsfürst
| Why not combine one of these holidays with a Bavarian holiday? Please e-mail us for more information. Please supply a contact telephone number and a full postal address with your enquiry. Thank you. |
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