Weltenburg Monastery – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Essing

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Weltenburg Monastery – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Essing

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Weltenburg Monastery – View of Weltenburg Abbey loop from Essing

04:37

16.6km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 7.78 km for 76 m

After 8.11 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.45 km

Outer Celtic Rampart

Highlight • Historical Site

The Altmühltal Panoramaweg is also the main Jurasteig route

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7.87 km

View of the Danube Gorge (Donaudurchbruch)

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The Danube carves its way between the imposing rock faces. A beautiful place to simply pause for a moment and enjoy nature. The calm water, the impressive rocks, and the …

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7.98 km

Weltenburg Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

Weltenburg Abbey dates back to its founding around the year 600, and Benedictine monks still live here today. In the historic rock cellar, you can learn all about the abbey's exciting history.

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7.99 km

Klosterschenke Weltenburg Beer Garden

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Great beer garden where you can drink beer 🍺 from the oldest brewery in the world and get typical delicacies from Bavaria.

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8.23 km

View of Weltenburg Abbey

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From here you have a great view over the Danube to the monastery. On the way to the ferry there is a great view around the monastery, which makes a detour here worth it.

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8.41 km

View of Weltenburg Abbey

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A very nice view of the other side of the Danube and the great Weltenburg monastery. Here you also have a little peace from the tourist crowds.

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16.0 km

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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16.0 km

View of Randeck Castle

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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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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

3.23 km

1.58 km

1.40 km

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

5.88 km

2.04 km

1.69 km

274 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

19°C

8°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2021,Blick auf Kloster Weltenburg – Klostertal-Weg Runde von Altessing

Nice way there. From the way back from Stausacker, it is essential to stay on the hiking trail and not to walk on the tar road. Insane mosquito plague today.

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