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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Kelheim
Painten

Galgentor Descent – Kelheim Lock loop from Painten

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Kelheim
Painten

Galgentor Descent – Kelheim Lock loop from Painten

Moderate

4.8

(8)

68

riders

Galgentor Descent – Kelheim Lock loop from Painten

02:03

33.2km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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Bus stop

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8.64 km

Galgentor Descent

Highlight • Gorge

Almost like a ravine.

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10.9 km

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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11.0 km

Idyllically located village of Essing directly on the water and below Randeck Castle.

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11.2 km

View of Essing and Randeck Castle

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Particularly interesting is the wooden bridge near "Tatzelwurm"

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16.5 km

Kelheim Lock

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The Altmühl is dammed here in Kelheim. A nice corner for bike tours too!

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16.7 km

Part of the Altmühltal Archaeological Park.

There are 18 stations to discover between Kelheim and Dietfurt.

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33.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

9.59 km

6.38 km

6.17 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

2.81 km

585 m

315 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Wednesday 3 June

23°C

11°C

57 %

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