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Cliffside houses in Essing – Galgentor Descent loop from Kelheim

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Cliffside houses in Essing – Galgentor Descent loop from Kelheim

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Cliffside houses in Essing – Galgentor Descent loop from Kelheim

01:36

25.0km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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Start point

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7.86 km

Pond with waterfowl in Naturpark Altmühltal

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Very beautiful landscape

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2

8.56 km

Cliffside houses in Essing

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The trip on the upstream left side is much nicer. Less cyclists and an overwhelming view. The route is a bit more demanding from the ground, but still very good …

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3

9.06 km

View of Essing and Randeck Castle

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Particularly interesting is the wooden bridge near "Tatzelwurm"

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4

9.24 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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10.2 km

View of Randeck Castle

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Wooden bridge Tatzwurm

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6

11.1 km

Prehistoric Felsenhäusl Museum

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Museum with salt stones of different shapes and colors.

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7

11.7 km

Galgentor Descent

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Almost like a ravine.

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8

19.0 km

Covered Rest Area on the Painten–Ihtlerstein Cycle Path

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Rest bench on the bike path between Painten and Ihtlerstein. Also ideal as a shelter in a rain shower.

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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.14 km

4.18 km

4.13 km

182 m

133 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

4.43 km

719 m

221 m

109 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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18 %

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