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

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

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

03:06

10.9km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.18 km

View of the Blautopf spring (Essing)

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Wanted to visit the Blautop Essing in September 2021, unfortunately direct access to the Blautopf is no longer possible.
Due to a private estate, access is no longer permitted (request …

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5.07 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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5.16 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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5.23 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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5.35 km

Scenic view of Essing

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Nice and quiet place. Beautiful nature.

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9.62 km

Prunn Castle photo spot

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There is a wonderful view of Prunn Castle from the bridge and from the shore in Einthal. You should definitely stop for a moment and enjoy the view of the proud weir high above the Altmühl.

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10.3 km

Schlossfels (Climbing Crag Below Prunn Castle)

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Beautiful climbing rock, with Prunn Castle perched on it at a height of 70m.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

2.56 km

1.22 km

1.01 km

270 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

2.46 km

2.19 km

493 m

244 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

13°C

1°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

September 27, 2023,Essing-Burg Prunn-Essing

Starting in Essing, we first went over the Main-Danube Canal on the second largest wooden bridge in Europe. The bridge is really impressive. Then a bit back and forth due to the road closure, before we continued along the Altmühl to Prunn Castle/Castle. Unfortunately we missed the tour by 5 minutes. It's a shame, because without a guide you don't …

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June 28, 2022,🇩🇪⭐⭐⭐Bayern:Essing ↔️Castillo de Prunn / Castle Prunn ↔️ Essing

Today there was a route to Prunn Castle from the town of Essig. Through the small village you climb a somewhat demanding slope through the forest. The surroundings and nature are very beautiful, with impressive rocks. The entrance to the castle is with a mandatory guide and paying entrance. Photography is not allowed. Leaving the castle to one side, we …

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