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Essing — Village and Cliffs – Randeck Castle loop from Essing

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Essing — Village and Cliffs – Randeck Castle loop from Essing

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Essing — Village and Cliffs – Randeck Castle loop from Essing

03:35

11.9km

280m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.21 km for 25 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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434 m

Essing — Village and Cliffs

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Essing was first mentioned in a document in 976. Randeck Castle above the Essing market was built around the year 1000 and is one of the oldest castle complexes in …

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1.08 km

View over Essing, the Altmühltal Valley and the Tatzelwurm Bridge

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Wonderful view with seating

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1.22 km

Kreuzfelsen Lookout (Essing, Altmühl Valley)

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Nice viewpoint below the cross with a view of Essing and Tazlwurm

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1.24 km

Kreuzfelsen viewpoint

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Very nice vantage point with a view of Essing and Tazlwurm, park your bike and walk about 50m to the "Kreuzfelsen", it's worth it. Watch out, not secured.

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1.86 km

View of the Altmühltal Valley from the Randeck Castle tower

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Great view. The keep, made of regular cuboids, is 36 meters high.

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1.94 km

Randeck Castle

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Beautiful castle complex high above the Altmühltal and Essing. Randeck Castle, built in the 11th and 12th centuries, is one of the oldest castles in Bavaria. The name Randeck is …

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2.56 km

Viewpoint

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Great view of Essing, the wooden bridge, and the old and new canals.

A challenging climb and burning thighs.

The view, however, makes it all worthwhile.

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9.39 km

Natura Trail - Schulerloch, Essing

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A beautiful hiking trail that alternates ascent and descent while hiking through the beautiful forest.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

2.85 km

2.75 km

1.73 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

3.88 km

2.40 km

2.37 km

2.08 km

1.00 km

136 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

19°C

9°C

77 %

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Essing — Village and Cliffs – Randeck Castle loop from Essing

Essing — Village and Cliffs

View over Essing, the Altmühltal Valley and the Tatzelwurm Bridge

Kreuzfelsen Lookout (Essing, Altmühl Valley)

Kreuzfelsen viewpoint

View of the Altmühltal Valley from the Randeck Castle tower

Randeck Castle

Viewpoint

Natura Trail - Schulerloch, Essing

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