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Travel Guide Altmühltal and Franconian Lake District

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Discover a gem of Southern Germany – the region between Nuremberg in the north and Eichstätt in the south, Feuchtwangen in the west and Regensburg in the east. Author Andreas Haller takes you on a tour along the Altmühl, the sacred river of the Celts. The eleventh edition of our guidebook "Altmühltal" features 280 packed pages and 157 color photos that showcase the beauty of one of the sunniest regions in Germany. More than 120 locations await your discovery. 36 maps and plans, including overview maps of the Altmühltal, the Franconian Lake District, and the Altmühl water system, provide you with optimal orientation in the vast nature of Franconia. 13 hiking, boating, and cycling tours open up the region to you. Numerous short essays provide interesting background information. Ecologically, regionally, and sustainably operating businesses are highlighted. All meticulously researched on-site for you. The tried-and-true tips and advice from the experienced author make your tour through the Altmühltal a successful individual experience. The author's insider tips reveal particularly worthwhile destinations, restaurants, or accommodations.

Overview of Altmühltal and Franconian Lake District

In the west lies the upper Altmühltal. Not far from Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the Altmühl springs from the wild romantic Franconian Heights. Several castles give an impression of the region's tumultuous history, such as Schloss Sommersdorf. Explore the charm of medieval towns with their partly enchanting half-timbered architecture. Among others, Bad Windsheim, Colmberg, Dinkelsbühl, or Herrieden beckon. A visit to Ansbach, the "City of Franconian Rococo" and the government capital of Middle Franconia, is particularly rewarding. The magnificent Margrave's Castle was...