View of Randeck Castle – Essing Bridge Gatehouse loop from Schlott

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View of Randeck Castle – Essing Bridge Gatehouse loop from Schlott

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View of Randeck Castle – Essing Bridge Gatehouse loop from Schlott

03:36

13.1km

200m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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View of the Tatzelwurm Bridge

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The longest wooden bridge in the EU can be easily photographed from all directions. Beautiful

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Scenic view of Essing

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Nice and quiet place. Beautiful nature.

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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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Josef Deifl Monument in Essing

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Infantryman Deifl - recorded his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars in his diary.
Josef Deifl, born in Essing in 1790, survived the Napoleonic Wars as a private. He recorded his …

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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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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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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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