Where do I meet for the breakfast?

Meet at Zum Mühlenwirt, Eßlinger Str. 3, 91807 Solnhofen; that is the designated check-in point before the canoe tour.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes — the menu explicitly lists Veggie and Vegane options alongside traditional Bavarian breakfasts.

Is there a minimum group size to book?

Yes — the offering notes service from 10 persons (Ab 10 Personen) and is aimed at group bookings.

How late is breakfast served?

Service runs through midafternoon (bis 14:30 Uhr), making it flexible for early or late launches.

Can I visit the fossil sites after breakfast?

Yes — quarry viewpoints and the Solnhofen fossil displays are nearby; avoid removing rock and follow signage.

Is parking available at the meeting point?

Zum Mühlenwirt has local parking; check with the operator for group drop-off details and bus access.

Bavarian Brunch Before Your Solnhofen Canoe: Leberkäs, Brezen, and River Views

Adventure Brief

Fuel up Bavarian-style before you paddle: enjoy Leberkäs’, Brezen, Weißwurst and flexible vegetarian, vegan and halal options at Zum Mühlenwirt, then launch into the Altmühltal. It’s the practical, delicious start to a day of canoeing and fossil-spotting in Solnhofen.

1–2 hours

easy

From €11.00

On the edge of the Altmühltal in Solnhofen, Bavaria, Frühstück vor der Kanutour pairs a classic Bavarian brunch with the easygoing ritual of setting out on the river. Located at Zum Mühlenwirt (Eßlinger Str. 3, 91807 Solnhofen, Germany), this pre-paddle meal gives paddlers and day-trippers a hearty launch: golden Brezen, slices of ofenfrischer Leberkäs’, plump Weißwürste with sweet mustard, potato salad, and options for veggie, vegan, and halal diets.

The scene is straightforward and convivial — long wooden tables, checkered cloths, steaming mugs of coffee, and the occasional whetstone smell of mustard. It’s the kind of breakfast that fuels a two- to three-hour canoe float, or a full day exploring Solnhofen’s limestone ridges and shallow quarries. Key features of the offering are the regional specialities: Breze (pretzel), Leberkäs’ baked in the Reine, Wienerle sausages, Kartoffelsalat, and the flexible vegetarian and vegan spreads. The meeting point is explicit: Zum Mühlenwirt on Eßlinger Str. 3, so groups know exactly where to assemble before launching.

Solnhofen is more than a river valley. The area sits on Jurassic Plattenkalk — the thin-layer Solnhofen limestone that preserved fossils like Archaeopteryx. Those fossil beds and the pale, slabby cliffs that flank the Altmühl lend the landscape a raw, ancient feel; paddlers can trace fossil-rich outcrops from the water and imagine the shallow lagoons of 150 million years ago. Flora is typical of the Franconian Jura: limestone grasslands, juniper, and poplars along the river, while fauna includes river birds and the possibility of spotting roe deer in morning light.

Why book this breakfast as part of a Solnhofen visit? It’s authentic, efficient, and regionally focused — the food reflects Bavarian flavors and the timing is designed to start a river day without fuss. For kayakers and canoeists, the bracing protein and carbs are ideal fuel; for visitors who’ll visit the museum displays or hike to quarry viewpoints, the meal is a local primer. Operators accommodate groups (from 10 people upward) and cater to dietary needs.

Practical tips: arrive early enough for coffee, bring a small pack for essentials once you launch, and keep an eye out for fragile fossil pavements: collect neither rock nor relic. Frühstück vor der Kanutour is small in scale but big on local character — a honest Bavarian breakfast with a front-row seat to one of Germany’s most geologically interesting river corridors.

Groups of ten or more can reserve this brunch; service runs through midafternoon (bis 14:30 Uhr) so it fits early or late launches. The operator lists vegetarian, vegan and halal options explicitly, making the spread accessible to diverse groups. Bring weather-appropriate layers for the river after you eat, and plan to meet at Zum Mühlenwirt to finish check-in before paddling or sightseeing. Bring an appetite.

About AKTIV MÜHLE

AKTIV MÜHLE is an outdoor adventure and canoe outfitter based in Solnhofen, Bayern. The company specializes in guided and self-guided canoe trips on the Altmühl River, island camping on Altmühlinsel, and adventure programs for families, school groups, and corporate teams. AKTIV MÜHLE runs day tours, multi-day island-camp stays, raft-building teamevents for school classes, and guided NaTour routes that pass the distinctive "Twelve Apostles" rock formations.

On-site services include canoe and equipment access from multiple launch points, supervised boat chutes, organized transfers between paddling sections, and a family-friendly island campsite with fire pits and a covered grill. The business offers specific programs for school trips—multi-day packages with raft building, wild-water kayaking components, and high ropes activities—designed for groups from grade 7 and above, and a separate three-day canoe-and-camp option for grade 8.

AKTIV MÜHLE's program list also includes half-day and full-day paddles such as Pappenheim to Solnhofen, Solnhofen to Dollnstein, and guided 13 km NaTour excursions. Additional services include a Bavarian breakfast option served before canoe trips.

Safety and local knowledge are central: experienced guides lead NaTour and group events, while family activities emphasize shallow, scenic stretches of the Altmühl suitable for swimmers and young children. Located in a protected natural area near Solnhofen, AKTIV MÜHLE combines paddling, camping, and outdoor education to create hands-on, trustworthy river experiences for visitors to Bayern.

Booking and inquiries are handled through the business's reservation channels, with clear information about equipment, transfers, and age recommendations to help with planning. Advance booking is recommended during summer.