The Jurasteig is a 230-kilometre long-distance hiking trail through the natural landscape of the Bavarian Jura. It passes river valleys, rare plant species, rock formations and viewpoints. This makes it a practical option for anyone who wants to experience the Bavarian Jura on foot.
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Location
The Bavarian Jura stretches across the districts of Kelheim, Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz and Amberg-Sulzbach, as well as the western part of the district of Regensburg.
Nature
The region is characterised by a Jurassic karst landscape. It includes impressive rock formations, limestone caves, moorlands, orchids and rivers that run through rock walls.
Hiking in the Bavarian Jura takes you along paths through landscapes with limestone walls, karst springs, sinkholes, caves and dry forests. There are also designated circular hiking trails and quality hiking trails.
Culture
Prince Karl Fort is located in the immediate vicinity of the Bavarian Jura. This makes it particularly appealing to travellers who also want to shape their stay in the Bavarian Jura around cultural experiences.
The Audi Museum Mobile, the Ingolstadt City Museum, the Rechberg Bastion and Eichelberg are located in the surrounding area of the Bavarian Jura.
The Sesselfelsgrotte, Spekelsberg and Schulerloch are located in the wider regional surroundings of the Bavarian Jura.
Regional culinary specialities are presented in the Bavarian Jura as part of its leisure and travel experiences.
The Bavarian Jura combines natural and cultural landscapes and offers visits to historic castles and palaces, including Prunn Castle on a Jurassic rock.
The Bavarian Jura lies in the heart of Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate Jura, between Nuremberg and Regensburg and near the Altmühl Valley.
Cycling is one of the regional activities available to visitors. The 300-kilometre Five Rivers Cycle Route passes through historic market towns in the Bavarian Jura.
Alongside its natural and cultural attractions, the region is described as peaceful and rural.
Other destinations: Ammersee, Main-Spessart, Inn-Salzach, Regensburg, Mühldorf am Inn, Franconian Wine Country, Bamberg, Dachau
