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The Top 20 Attractions in Kelheim

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Kelheim. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Kelheim is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Weltenburg Abbey

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The venerable monastery is very impressive, and there's something special about drinking a beer from the oldest (!) monastery brewery in the world. Getting accommodation at the St. Georg guesthouse …

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View of Prunn Castle

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From here you have a spectacular view of Prunn Castle, which is located at a dizzying height on a rock.

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View of Kelheim City Gates

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You will see the Altmühltor, the Donautor and the Mittertor, all of which were built in the middle of the 13th century.

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Riedenburg Altstadt

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The small town of Riedenburg has a beautiful town center. It's a great place to take a break in the cafés or stock up on supplies at the supermarket.

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Tatzlwurm Bridge

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The wooden bridge near Essing is a strap bridge that leads pedestrians and cyclists across the Main-Danube Canal at Essing near Kelheim. Built after seven years of planning in 1986, …

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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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Charbonnières-les-Bains Bridge

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A magnificent bridge was built over the old Danube here. It leads to the island pool. Very beautiful.

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Burg Prunn

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Prunn Castle sits high up on a narrow rock in front of the castle. After many years of renovation work, the fortress can now be visited in almost its original …

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Donaudurchbruch (Weltenburger Enge)

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

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Tatzlwurm Wooden Bridge

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You might think a dragon is slithering from one bank to the other. But what you see here isn't a creature straight out of a fantasy novel, but a wooden …

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