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Weltenburg Monastery – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Essing

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Weltenburg Monastery – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Essing

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Weltenburg Monastery – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Essing

04:37

16.6km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 7.78 km for 76 m

After 8.11 km for 76 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.45 km

Outer Celtic Rampart

Highlight • Historical Site

The Altmühltal Panoramaweg is also the main Jurasteig route

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7.87 km

View of the Danube Gorge (Donaudurchbruch)

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Wonderful view of and over the Danube! 💦🤩 Just take a short break, capture the beautiful impressions and the great perspectives.

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7.98 km

Weltenburg Monastery

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The monastery Weltenburg goes back to a foundation around the year 600 and until today live here still Benediktinermönche. In the historic rock cellar you can learn all about the …

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7.99 km

Klosterschenke Weltenburg Beer Garden

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Very nice service, the pork knuckles were super tasty 😋 and all I need to say about the beer is “liquid bread”... a Bavarian dream. 🍖🍺

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8.23 km

View of Weltenburg Abbey

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From here you have a great view over the Danube to the monastery. On the way to the ferry there is a great view around the monastery, which makes a detour here worth it.

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8.41 km

View of Weltenburg Abbey

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A very nice view of the other side of the Danube and the great Weltenburg monastery. Here you also have a little peace from the tourist crowds.

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16.0 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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16.0 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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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

3.23 km

1.58 km

1.21 km

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

5.88 km

2.04 km

1.69 km

274 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

13°C

4°C

31 %

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Weltenburg Monastery – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Essing

Outer Celtic Rampart

View of the Danube Gorge (Donaudurchbruch)

Weltenburg Monastery

Klosterschenke Weltenburg Beer Garden

View of Weltenburg Abbey

View of Weltenburg Abbey

View of Essing and the Altmühl River

View of Randeck Castle

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