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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Kelheim
Ihrlerstein

Essing — Village and Cliffs – Iron Bridge Over the Altmühl loop from Schulbus

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Kelheim
Ihrlerstein

Essing — Village and Cliffs – Iron Bridge Over the Altmühl loop from Schulbus

Moderate

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Essing — Village and Cliffs – Iron Bridge Over the Altmühl loop from Schulbus

01:57

26.0km

320m

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: June 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.1 km

Descent to Galgental

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Nice fast stretch downhill towards Galgental.

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15.5 km

Essing — Village and Cliffs

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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 …

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16.1 km

Very beautiful landscape

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17.0 km

Gasthof Ehrl

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Good middle-class inn with a nice beer garden. Fair prices, good food and friendly service attract many cyclists and hikers in summer.

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17.3 km

Altmühl Valley Cycle Path

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Beautiful cycle path along the Altmühltal.

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17.3 km

Schellnecker Bridge

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Charming area here on the Altmühl.

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17.5 km

The Ludwig Canal is still an independent waterway

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18.3 km

Iron Bridge Over the Altmühl

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Bridge over the Altmühl

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.0 km

9.46 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

7.04 km

6.45 km

1.40 km

745 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Saturday 18 July

24°C

13°C

92 %

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