Schambach Stream – Altmuehltal Nature Park loop from Essing

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Schambach Stream – Altmuehltal Nature Park loop from Essing

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Schambach Stream – Altmuehltal Nature Park loop from Essing

02:12

35.1km

250m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 173 m for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.4 km

Schambach Stream

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Beautiful cycle path along the Schambach between Altmannstein and Riedenburg.

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15.1 km

View of the Altmannstein castle ruins

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Great view of the beautiful runes of Altmannstein Castle

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17.5 km

Hop Fields on the Schambachtal Cycle Path

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A great eye-catcher, a hop field directly on the former railway line.

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20.4 km

Altmuehltal Nature Park

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Here is the official beginning of the Altmühltal

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24.4 km

View of Rosenburg Castle

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As a falcon castle from the 12th century, Schloss Rosenburg offers flight demonstrations of the proud birds of prey twice a day. After this breathtaking spectacle, you can explore the …

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25.5 km

Schambach Valley Bridge over Main-Danube Canal

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Water, ships, promenade - relaxing view towards Riedenburg

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29.5 km

View of Prunn Castle

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From here you have a spectacular view of Prunn Castle, which is located at a dizzying height on a rock.

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34.0 km

Essing Wooden Bridge and Bridge Tower

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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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35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

11.0 km

8.22 km

2.99 km

121 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

12.1 km

489 m

379 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

17°C

5°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

May 9, 2023,2023-05-09 Altmühltal Fahrradtour ab Essing nach Riedenburg und durchs Schambachtal bis Altmannstein

Today we went in bright sunshine from Essing under one of the longest wooden bridges in Europe... below Prunn Castle... to Riedenburg with its 3 castles and beautiful old town. Continue on the Schambach cycle path through a beautiful meadow valley to Altmannstein and back to Riedenburg. Here we enjoyed an ice cream in the sun, because tomorrow the weather …

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August 25, 2021,Schloss Rosenburg – Schloss Hexenagger - Essing

Nice leisurely tour in the Altmühltal; a highlight is the Tatzelwurm; longest wooden bridge in Europe; There is a good beer garden with plenty of seating in Riedenburg
The Limes Tower is also beautiful to look at;

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