View of Randeck Castle – Essing — Village and Cliffs loop from Hacklberg

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View of Randeck Castle – Essing — Village and Cliffs loop from Hacklberg

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View of Randeck Castle – Essing — Village and Cliffs loop from Hacklberg

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3.05km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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992 m

Scenic view of Essing

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Nice and quiet place. Beautiful nature.

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1.11 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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1.18 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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1.19 km

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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1.40 km

View of the Essing Cliffs

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There are many steep rocks in the area. Also popular with climbers.

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1.56 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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1.60 km

Bridge house by the old wooden bridge

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The old bridge house on the market square in Essing is also known as the Bruckturm and is a listed building. It's a beautiful building and leads through the gate straight onto the old wooden bridge.

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1.89 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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3.05 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.38 km

589 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

607 m

589 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

32 %

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November 24, 2024,Kleine Runde durch Essing

Essing is a market town in the Altmühl Valley in the Lower Bavarian district of Kelheim in Bavaria. 🏞️
This settlement is nestled between rock and river. 🏞️
A major attraction in this place is the longest wooden bridge in Europe over the Main-Danube Canal. It is made of glued wooden panels and is called the "Tazelwurm" because of its …

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