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Essing Bridge Gatehouse – View of Randeck Castle loop from Essing

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Essing Bridge Gatehouse – View of Randeck Castle loop from Essing

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Essing Bridge Gatehouse – View of Randeck Castle loop from Essing

01:08

4.22km

50m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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773 m

Klausen Caves

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It is a public cave in the Altmühl valley. The ca.330 meter long cave in the Jura limestone is between 25 and 55 meters above the valley floor. The cave consists of several rock niches lying close together at four different altitudes. As archaeological sites, they are divided (from bottom to top) into the Lower Klause, the Klausenniche as well as the Middle and Upper Klause.

Source / more information:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klausenh%C3%B6hle

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844 m

View of Burg Randeck

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Randeck Castle is the ruins of a hilltop castle at 490 m above sea level. NN on the northern edge of the Altmühl valley on a rocky outcrop above the Essing market in the Lower Bavarian district of Kelheim in Bavaria.

More info / source:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Randeck_(Landkreis_Kelheim)

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2.06 km

View of the Altmühl River

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From the bridge you have fantastic views of the Altmühl and Randeck Castle in the distance.

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3.47 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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3.56 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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3.56 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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3.63 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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3.76 km

Scenic view of Essing

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Nice and quiet place. Beautiful nature.

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4.22 km

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Bus stop

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1.69 km

1.62 km

451 m

315 m

156 m

Surfaces

1.48 km

1.48 km

721 m

285 m

258 m

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