You will see the name "Naturpark Altmühltal" very often. This name expresses the fact that the environment of this area is protected.
Many people protested when the "Main Donau Kanal" was finally constructed. This canal connects the rivers Main and Danube. Don't miss seeing the canal when you are here.
You will find castles and ruins and many other links back to the history of this region.
If you are interested, you can visit many remains from the time when the Romans ruled here. For example, visit the fortress "Castra Vetoniana" in Pfünz. It has been partly restored. If you are fortunate enough an event maybe happening when you are here. An authentic reenactment which brings this time back.

I had to check Wikipedia for details .The friendship stated in 1980 when a delegation visited Moscow. Free beer and a concert of with Bavarian music on the "Red Square". opened the hearts.
A year later the Russians came for a visit to Denkendorf to seal the new friendship.
A highlight was when Michail Gorbatschow and his wife Raissa visited Denkendorf in July 1993.
The monument was created by the Russian sculptor Dmitri Rjabitchev.