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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.93 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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8.02 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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9.31 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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9.89 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

5.68 km

2.99 km

2.72 km

2.05 km

470 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

2.71 km

1.61 km

730 m

567 m

422 m

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

May 24, 2025,Lieblingsrunde im Altmühltal

For me, one of the most beautiful half-day tours, especially in the Altmühltal, which is great to add on to the journey home.

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May 19, 2024,Reg 43 Eine schöne Runde um‘s Schulerloch ☺️🥾

A beautiful tour around the Schulerloch 😀
We saved ourselves the entrance fee to the Schulerloch, maybe on our next visit 😉
I actually wanted to shorten the tour, but it was so beautiful with the many, many single trails 💕🥾☀️ It just worked out 👍🏻

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November 27, 2021,Blick vom Burgturm Randeck – Burg Randeck Runde von Altessing

A nice tour from the Schulerloch car park. Unfortunately the Schulerloch is currently closed. There are four major climbs and descents. The absolute highlight is the Randeck ruin. You have a great view of the Altmühltal. And in Essing you can stop off nicely.

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