Volkenschwand: Great Laber and regional discoveries
Accommodation in Volkenschwand
The Great Laber rises in Volkenschwand, giving the town a tangible connection to nature. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing this local connection from the themes of the broader travel destination of Kelheim. There you will find other landscape, hiking and cultural themes.
Volkenschwand: source and connection to the municipality
The municipality of Volkenschwand and the Leibersdorf outdoor pool association jointly operate the Leibersdorf outdoor pool. Association members make sure that water supervision is provided and the kiosk is running. This identifies both the joint operation and the association’s specific responsibilities.
Landscapes in the broader travel destination of Kelheim
The landscape differs between the northern and southern parts of Kelheim district, the broader travel destination. The north, including Kelheim, Essing and Riedenburg, lies within Altmühltal Nature Park. The southern part, including Abensberg, Neustadt an der Donau, Biburg, Rohr i. NB and Mainburg, belongs to the Hallertau. It is considered the world’s largest continuous hop-growing region. Nature park and hop-growing region therefore offer distinct themes for exploring the area.
In Kelheim, the “Weltenburger Enge, Hirschberg and Altmühlleiten” nature reserve includes the unique Danube Gorge. There are eleven hiking trails in the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve. One specific 13-kilometre hike leads from Essing via the Tatzlwurm, past the Klausen Caves and along the Celtic Wall to the Danube Gorge. The stated distance and named stops give this route a clear outline, without implying a walking time or difficulty level.
Hiking, cycling and culture in Kelheim
Another hiking option in the broader travel destination of Kelheim is a stage of the East Bavarian Way of St James from Kelheim to Weltenburger Enge. The stage is described by its two endpoints, whereas the hike from Essing to the Danube Gorge has a stated length of 13 kilometres. This distinction is useful if you want to compare the tours based on their known distances.
The cultural attractions also have different focuses. The Liberation Hall in Kelheim is a memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I to commemorate the victorious battles against Napoleon in the Wars of Liberation from 1813 to 1815. Prunn Castle is known as the place where an original manuscript of the Nibelungenlied was found. The Kelheim travel destination therefore offers a memorial with a clearly stated historical context and a site connected with the Nibelungenlied.
The AltmĂĽhltal Archaeology Park comprises 18 stations between Kelheim, Essing, Riedenburg and Dietfurt. It offers insights from the Neanderthals to the Celts and stretches over 39 kilometres. Most stations lie directly on the AltmĂĽhltal Cycle Route. The number of stations, the area covered and the span of historical themes can therefore be considered together, without reducing the park to a single location.
The Danube Cycle Route passes through Weltenburg and Kelheim; in Kelheim, the old town and the Liberation Hall lie along the route. If you include this route in your plans, check the route conditions before setting out. Together with the hiking trails, the Way of St James stage and the Archaeology Park, the broader travel destination of Kelheim offers several distinct ways to make nature, outdoor activities and culture the focus of your trip.
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