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Kuhtränke Pond – Randeck Castle loop from Schulerloch

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Kuhtränke Pond – Randeck Castle loop from Schulerloch

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Kuhtränke Pond – Randeck Castle loop from Schulerloch

04:16

13.9km

380m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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2.94 km

Kuhtränke Pond

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The small and large Kuhtränke is not a natural pond, but a clay pit from the 18th century. Because this soil does not let water through, a so-called sky pond …

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8.03 km

Chapel by the Pond in Altmühltal Nature Park

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Chapel in an idyllic location with a small pond and shade :)

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9.33 km

Randeck Castle

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Beautiful castle complex high above the Altmühltal and Essing. Randeck Castle, built in the 11th and 12th centuries, is one of the oldest castles in Bavaria. The name Randeck is …

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9.90 km

View over Essing, the Altmühltal Valley and the Tatzelwurm Bridge

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Wonderful view with seating

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10.1 km

Natura Trail - Schulerloch, Essing

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A beautiful hiking trail that alternates ascent and descent while hiking through the beautiful forest.

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12.1 km

View of the Altmühl and Main-Danube Canal

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Shortly before the cave you have a beautiful view of the Altmühl.

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12.2 km

View of the Altmühl Valley from Schulerloch Cave

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Beautiful stalactite cave with a small museum. The entrance fee is okay, there is a snack bar at the entrance with several shaded seating areas. The tour is varied and …

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12.2 km

Schulerloch Show Cave

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Beautiful stalactite cave with a small museum. The entrance fee is okay, there is a snack bar at the entrance with several shaded seating areas. The tour is varied and …

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

3.91 km

2.72 km

2.05 km

510 m

Surfaces

7.39 km

2.76 km

1.57 km

919 m

730 m

422 m

127 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Kuhtränke Pond – Randeck Castle loop from Schulerloch

Kuhtränke Pond

Chapel by the Pond in Altmühltal Nature Park

Randeck Castle

View over Essing, the Altmühltal Valley and the Tatzelwurm Bridge

Natura Trail - Schulerloch, Essing

View of the Altmühl and Main-Danube Canal

View of the Altmühl Valley from Schulerloch Cave

Schulerloch Show Cave

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