Best river trails in Essing
3.8(30 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Essing with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park. This entertaining circular walk leads from romantic Essing along the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal to the Panorama Trail with fantastic views of the Altmühltal valley. Highlights: - Randeck Castle - Essing viewpoint - Several places to stop for refreshments in beautiful Essing ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis route is stage 15—the final stage—of the Altmühltal-Panoramaweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria. This segment leads from historic Essing along dramatic Jura cliffs through the Weltenburger Enge nature reserve to Kelheim. A major highlight is the detour to Weltenburg Abbey, the oldest monastery in Bavaria. Hikers can cross the Danube by ferry before ascending to the iconic Liberation Hall (Befreiungshalle) on Mount Michelsberg, which offers expansive views over Kelheim. Overnight stays...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·1.3 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical theme trail in the Bavarian Jura, Bavaria The art trail leads along the Restaltmühl and explores the history and unique landscape of Essing. There are trigrams, benches and sculptures by various artists. If you like, you can also cross the Tatzelwurm nearby - it is one of the longest wooden bridges in Europe and crosses the Ludwig-Main-Danube Canal. Accessibility Path conditions: The path is stepless, signposted throughout and at least 1.50 metres wide. It is not easy to walk...
- 4.2 (5)·Moderate·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrScenic and picturesque hike in Essing, Bavaria. A beautiful circular hiking trail that leads along Essing and Randeck. Refreshment stops are available along the route. The hiking sign is a green 1 on a yellow arrow. Highlights of the tour: - Kreuzfelsen - Randeck Castle - Abraham Square
- 3.1 (2)·Moderate·18.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThe ascent to the caves is via more or less beautiful steps. At the top, you can then explore the various caves. There is also a bat cave that you can enter. Take a torch with you! After the caves, you enter the second longest wooden bridge in Germany, the Tatzelwurm. The last descent via a beaten track is then very steep, so it's better not to go down here when it's wet, as it was already adventurous enough when dry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Essing?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Essing is Ehrlwirt-Kuchlbauer-Runde. This trail is estimated to be 34.8 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Essing?
Essing: With an ascent of 718 m, Ehrlwirt-Kuchlbauer-Runde has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Altmühl Panoramaweg Schlaufe 26 Essing-Ihrlerstein with 653 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Essing?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Essing is Altmühl Panoramaweg Schlaufe 26 Essing-Ihrlerstein with a 4.4-star rating from 6 reviews.