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

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

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

06:46

22.7km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturschutzgebiet-Kernzone

Nationales Naturmonument Kernzone

Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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572 m

Schulerloch

Nature Reserve

3.38 km

Essing — Village and Cliffs

Highlight • Settlement

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 Bavaria. The place, which became a market in 1336, later belonged to the Munich Rent Office and the Abensberg Regional Court of the Electorate of Bavaria. Essing (= Neuessing) had a market court with magistrate rights.

Source / more information:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essing

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3.75 km

View of Randeck Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.44 km

Untere Klausenhöhle

Cave Entrance

10.1 km

Outer Celtic Rampart

Highlight • Historical Site

The Altmühltal Panoramaweg is also the main Jurasteig route

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11.9 km

Keltenwall Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It's amazing what the Celts did to the earth using the simplest means. You hike directly along the Celtic Wall.

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12.4 km

View of Weltenburg Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

An incredibly beautiful path goes above the Danube Gorge to Kelheim to the Hall of Liberation. This hike should not be missed.

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14.7 km

Beehive Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice passage, however, very well attended on Sunday afternoon

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14.9 km

Footpath at the Klösterle

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A beautiful path that is like an avenue with its trees on the left and right.

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15.8 km

Danube Gorge (Weltenburg Narrows)

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An extremely impressive section of the Danube where you can see what power water has!

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.28 km

7.22 km

3.36 km

2.77 km

526 m

495 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

4.42 km

2.37 km

1.34 km

1.05 km

897 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

39°C

19°C

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Comments

May 19, 2023,Schlaufe 26 - Tatzelwurm, Keltenwall, Donaudurchbruch

Good "summer tour", lots of forest. Not quite as much panorama, but really nice to walk because of the mostly soft forest paths.

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May 31, 2022,Von Essing nach Kelheim und zurück 😎

Was a very nice way, but had difficulties finding the way at one point because of tree felling work. I think you can see where that was 😏

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August 9, 2021,Donaudurchbruch-Tour (Essing - Weltenburg - Kehlheim), 09.08.2021

Nice and above all versatile tour. From idyllic riverside paths, mystical forests, adventurous climbs and butterfly-rich meadows to great panoramic views, everything is really there!

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May 13, 2025,Naturpark Altmühltal: Vom Tatzelwurm zur Weltenburger Enge

Back in March, I had already started Loop 26 on the Altmühltal Panorama Trail from Essing, but had to change my plans at short notice below the Schulerloch due to road closures.
Today, I tackled the hike again, and successfully.

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August 28, 2022,Holzbrücke „Tatzlwurm“ – Essing Runde von Hohenpfahl

Since my first 100km march is coming up next weekend, my feet were itching to go hiking, but I didn't want to overdo it and strengthen my strength.
The weather forecast for Munich and the surrounding area was very wet, so we decided on a varied tour through the Altmühltal.
The first few kilometers were still well attended (until the …

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October 1, 2023,Holzbrücke „Tatzlwurm“ – Essing Runde von Kelheim

We went for a hike today in beautiful weather. Fantastic.

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May 20, 2023,Altmühltal… von Kloster 🥾und Donaudurchbruch ⛴️ Weltenburg nach Kelheim und zur Burg Randeck

The starting point was a small fine hiking car park near the Outer Celtic Wall. This path through the forest leads directly to the Danube. The historic ferry takes you to the other side. On the left hand the Danube, on the right the spectacularly towering rock face, we continue towards the monastery and Danube Gorge Weltenburg. There are a …

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March 10, 2024,Altmühltal-Panoramaweg-Abschnitt 1 Essing - Kelheim

Along the Main-Danube Canal, over the Celtic Wall, with a view of the Liberation Hall, past the Klösterle, past accessible caves through the Weltenburger Enge area. Public toilet at the end at the bus stop. Return by bus 🚎6002 Eastern Bavaria - runs rarely on Sundays - 3:32 p.m. and 5:32 p.m. - so today the waiting time is 2 …

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

Essing — Village and Cliffs

View of Randeck Castle

Outer Celtic Rampart

Keltenwall Trail

View of Weltenburg Abbey

Beehive Rock Formation

Footpath at the Klösterle

Danube Gorge (Weltenburg Narrows)

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