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Tatzlwurm Wooden Footbridge – Prunn Castle photo spot loop from Essing

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Tatzlwurm Wooden Footbridge – Prunn Castle photo spot loop from Essing

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Tatzlwurm Wooden Footbridge – Prunn Castle photo spot loop from Essing

04:08

13.6km

390m

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: April 3, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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147 m

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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Tatzlwurm Bridge, Essing

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The popularly called "Tatzelwurm" bridge over the Main-Danube Canal at Essing was until 2006 the longest wooden bridge in Europe with a length of 190 meters.
The striking architecture is …

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1.50 km

View of Burg Randeck

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Randeck Castle is the ruins of a hilltop castle at 490 m above sea level. NN on the northern edge of the Altmühl valley on a rocky outcrop above the …

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5.63 km

View of the Main-Danube Canal and Prunn Castle

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Great view ... here you can relax while hiking and lingering

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5.64 km

Prunn Castle photo spot

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There is a wonderful view of Prunn Castle from the bridge and from the shore in Einthal. You should definitely stop for a moment and enjoy the view of the proud weir high above the Altmühl.

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6.70 km

Schloss Prunn

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13.1 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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Bridge house by the old wooden bridge

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The old bridge house on the market square in Essing is also known as the Bruckturm and is a listed building. It's a beautiful building and leads through the gate straight onto the old wooden bridge.

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13.5 km

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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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

2.99 km

1.58 km

966 m

643 m

270 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

3.83 km

2.29 km

596 m

473 m

338 m

194 m

Elevation

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Tatzlwurm Wooden Footbridge – Prunn Castle photo spot loop from Essing

Essing Bridge Gatehouse

Tatzlwurm Bridge, Essing

View of Burg Randeck

View of the Main-Danube Canal and Prunn Castle

Prunn Castle photo spot

Essing — Village and Cliffs

Bridge house by the old wooden bridge

View of Randeck Castle

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