View of Randeck Castle – Essing Bridge Gatehouse loop from Schloss Prunn

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View of Randeck Castle – Essing Bridge Gatehouse loop from Schloss Prunn

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View of Randeck Castle – Essing Bridge Gatehouse loop from Schloss Prunn

03:04

44.0km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 33.3 km for 149 m

After 40.3 km for 126 m

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2.70 km

View of Essing and the Altmühl River

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Idyllically located village of Essing directly on the water and below Randeck Castle.

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2.77 km

Essing Wooden Bridge and Bridge Tower

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A very photogenic place with an idyllic setting of a wooden bridge, the Altmühl and Essing rivers, with its houses built directly against the Jura rock face.

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2.78 km

View of Randeck Castle

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Essing is situated in a tranquil setting in the Altmühltal. Randeck Castle watches over the market town. Numerous hiking trails and treks invite you to explore. From the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, there is a lot to explore.

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2.86 km

Essing Bridge Gatehouse

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The entrance gate to Essing over the 46 m long wooden bridge, today an admired historical monument and photo motif. The round arches are clearly visible on the town hall square.

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3.19 km

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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33.6 km

View of Kelheim's city gates

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You will see the Altmühltor, the Donautor and the Mittertor, all of which were built in the middle of the 13th century.

In front of the Altmühltor there was a …

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33.7 km

Old Town Hall, Kelheim

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In 1548 the city had its town hall representative built in the middle of the street crossing. After its demolition (1824), the town clerk's house became the town hall, which …

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33.8 km

Altmühltor Kelheim

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Nice to look at. Immediately to the left behind the gate you will find top-class garden catering, connected to your own butcher's shop. And still great offer for vegetarians ... Delicious with asterisks

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