Experience nature
Active in the Altmühl Valley Nature Park
From hiking and cycling to bathing lakes: the finest excursion destinations and nature experiences begin right on our doorstep at Hotel Dirsch.
Activities
Panoramas, water & culture
Hiking
Family trails, circular walks, the Altmühltal-Panoramaweg and hikes to castles, fossils and lakes.
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City bike, e-bike & mountain bike
Cycling
Circular routes from Emsing, the Anlauter Valley, the Limes cycle path and the Altmühltal-Radweg, with suggested tours.
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Bathing & relaxation
Swimming lakes
Bechthaler Weiher, Kratzmühlsee, Altmühlsee, Brombachsee, Rothsee and other bathing spots in the region.
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Altmühl & Lake District
Canoeing & water sports
Boat touring, canoeing, SUP, sailing, surfing and kiting.
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Rock, high ropes & indoor
Climbing
Limestone cliffs, climbing gardens, high ropes courses and indoor climbing halls for beginners, families and experienced climbers.
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Culture, nature & family
Excursions
Museums, castles, palaces, fossils, dinosaurs, parks, monasteries and churches for varied holiday days.
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Active holidays for every taste
Hiking in the Altmühl Valley
Circular and panoramic trails for beginners and experienced hikers
Criss-crossed by countless hiking trails, the Altmühl Valley is the perfect place for your active holiday in southern Germany. On its many circular and panoramic trails, beginners and seasoned hikers alike will find a suitable route for experiencing its richly varied nature.
Cycling in the Altmühl Valley
Out and about by bike, e-bike or mountain bike
Whether on a bike, e-bike or mountain bike, cyclists will find everything their hearts desire in the Altmühl Valley Nature Park. Superb routes through the fascinating nature of southern Germany invite you to enjoy a varied active holiday on two wheels.
Active on the water in the Altmühl Valley
Boat tours, canoeing and bathing lakes
The Altmühl and the region's lakes offer water sports enthusiasts not only a refreshing way to cool off on hot days, but also plenty of fun and action. Enjoy the sense of freedom the nature park offers on a boat or canoe tour together.
Climbing for every taste in the Altmühl Valley
Rocks, high ropes course and indoor climbing
Whether you climb with the children on a high ropes course, idyllically in the forest, as a group on the rock face or indoors whatever the weather: in the Altmühl Valley, adventurous and challenging climbing areas are waiting to be discovered.
Active holidays for the whole family in the Altmühl Valley
Swimming fun, dinosaur park and nature experiences
The Altmühl Valley Nature Park is an experience for the whole family. Young and old alike enjoy days full of adventure here, exploring the great outdoors with all its special features. Swimming fun, the dinosaur park or the climbing forest will make children's eyes light up.
Golf in the Altmühl Valley
Golfanlage Zollmühle golf course near Hotel Dirsch
Golfanlage Zollmühle is the nature and landscape golf course in Franconia. Winner of numerous awards, including for its exceptional culture of hospitality and its outstanding value for money, the Zollmühle offers golfing pleasure for beginners and professionals alike.
Whether 18-hole or 9-hole course, relaxed rounds or exciting tournaments – here golf becomes a nature experience. Awarded the title "Blühender Golfplatz" (Flowering Golf Course) and working in close cooperation with the LBV, the course provides a protected home for endangered animal and plant species.
Further information
Tours, maps and official leisure portals
Altmühl Valley Nature Park
Official overview of hiking, cycling, boat touring, climbing, fossils and sights.
Open the nature park portalFranconian Lake District
Current information on the Altmühlsee, Brombachsee, Rothsee, bathing, boat trips and water sports.
Open SeenlandGolfanlage Zollmühle
Course information, tee times, tournaments and offers from the golf course near the hotel.
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