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Mountain biking trails in Essing

Bavaria,Germany

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Essing, an idyllic little town near Kelheim, Germany, is not only known for its historical sights, but is also a true paradise for mountain bikers. The geographical location and the special features of this region make it a popular destination for MTB tours.

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The 10 most beautiful mountain biking trails in Essing

Mountain Bike · Bayerischer Jura
Altmühltal route to Agathersee
recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
80.9 km
7:31 h
362 m
362 m
This route starts from Bad Gögging via Eining, Weltenburg, Kelheim to Riedenburg.
The complete trail network of Kelheim at a glance
Mountain Bike · Kelheim County
Pure Pleasure Trail route
Premium content Difficulty S1 moderate
33 km
3:10 h
386 m
413 m
The Pure Pleasure Trail route is Kelheim's epic outing into the green.
A church on our route.
Mountain Bike · Bayerischer Jura
The mountain and valley route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
36.2 km
3:00 h
627 m
627 m
Ideal cycling route for lovers of longer climbs and fast descents on well-maintained gravel paths from Kelheim through the Altmühl valley near Riedenburg.
Weltenburg Abbey
Mountain Bike · Bayerischer Jura
The Bike and Boat route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
3.3
31.9 km
2:30 h
451 m
451 m
Challenging mountain and valley route through Kelheim, Essing, Waldkapelle via Stausacker and back to Kelheim.
Mountain Bike · Bayerischer Jura
Nibelungen Ride (UrTrails Altmühltal)
recommended route Difficulty S1 moderate
No ratings (yet)
29.5 km
2:55 h
390 m
412 m
A beautiful mountain bike loop through diverse natural scenery. Highlights along the route include Prunn Castle and the spectacular wooden bridge at Essing.
Mountain Bike · Bayerischer Jura
Pure Pleasure (UrTrails Altmühltal)
recommended route Difficulty S1 moderate
5
33.2 km
3:15 h
403 m
403 m
The Pure Pleasure route impresses with its attractive route and several trails. There are plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights like the “Serpentinen Trail” and the “Mädchenmulde” make this tour a real treat for mountain bikers.
Mountain Bike · Bayerischer Jura
Castle route by MTB
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
40.7 km
3:51 h
513 m
513 m
The castle route is excellent for a day trip or a sporty sprint round. Gentle climbs, long descents, castle visits, and great views await us along the wooded trail.
Blautopf near Essing
Mountain Bike · Munich-Ingolstadt region
MTB circular tour Kösching Riedenburg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
86 km
5:00 h
476 m
460 m
It can be started in Kösching, as the tour leads back there again. Hills and valley round through the Kösching forest to Riedenburg. Further to Essing with a detour to the Blautopf and into the Klausenhöhle. Definitely bring a flashlight! Danger of slipping! Return via the Hienheim forest and Mindelstetten. The last section runs on the old railway embankment.
Essing Market
Mountain Bike · Bayerischer Jura
The tour to Wolfsee
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
22.4 km
2:00 h
376 m
390 m
Great mountain bike tour for nature lovers through the northern Altmühl valley. The highlight is the idyllically located Wolfsee.
View from Prunn Castle towards Riedenburg
Mountain Bike · Bayerischer Jura
Prunn Castle Circular Tour from Hohenschambach
Difficulty difficult
No ratings (yet)
56.6 km
5:46 h
801 m
801 m
Through Paintner Forest past Rothenbügl and over the Finkenrieder Valley and Emmertal down through the forest to Riedenburg.Then up to Prunn Castle and back via the Galgental and Hiersdorfer Valley. Section on the Jura Trail - Altmühltal Panorama Trail From Walddorf through Pantner Forest back to Hohenschambach
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The small town of Essing is nestled in the picturesque Altmühl Valley. Surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests, this area offers a breathtaking backdrop for cyclists of all levels. The many paths and trails are perfect for making the heart of every mountain bike enthusiast beat faster.

There are numerous MTB trails around Essing that will delight beginners and experienced riders alike. From leisurely tours along the river to challenging descents through steep gorges - everyone will find their personal biking adventure here.

The Altmühltal Panorama Trail is particularly recommended. It stretches over 200 kilometres and offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. This trail takes you past impressive rock formations such as the Weltenburger Enge or the Danube breakthrough at Weltenburg Monastery.

For adrenaline junkies, there is even a bike park in Essing. Here you can put your skills to the test on challenging routes and test your courage by jumping over ramps. The park offers different levels of difficulty, so both beginners and pros get their money's worth.

The best time for MTB tours in Essing is from spring to autumn. During this time, the trails are dry and easy to ride. In winter it can be more difficult to use the trails due to the weather conditions.

So grab your mountain bike and explore the breathtaking nature around Essing. Whether it's leisurely tours along the river or action-packed descents through the bike park - every cyclist will find his or her own personal challenge here.

Reviews

  • May 04, 2026
    Constanze D 
    May 04, 2026
    Landschaftlich sehr schöne, abwechslungsreiche Runde. Wer allerdings in der Erwartung richtige Trails zu fahren kommt, wird enttäuscht. Das Trail-Niveau ist maximal S1 (ab und zu überrollt man eine Wurzel). Keine Ahnung, wo da S2 oder sogar S3 sein soll. Und ich bin eine sehr ängstliche Fahrerin :-)
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    Written May 04, 2026
  • August 16, 2021
    Michael Weigl
    Schwer? Für MTB´ler wohl sehr leicht. Schöne Tour was die Umgebung betrifft, kann aber auch sehr leicht mit Trekkingbike gemacht werden, da nur Asphalt und Forststraßen. Trotzdem sehr schön als Tagestour mit Einkehr und Bootsfahren.
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    Photo: Michael Weigl, Community
    Photo: Michael Weigl, Community
    Written August 16, 2021
    Mountain Bike
    The Bike and Boat route
  • July 24, 2020
    I R
    July 23, 2020
    Sehr schöne lange Tour. Einzig gibt es eine Stelle auf dem Rückweg im Wald, die schon sehr stark zugewachsen ist und zukünftig umfahren werden müsste. Die Höhenmeter sind nach meiner Messung eher bei 700 anzugeben.
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    Written July 24, 2020
  • March 29, 2015
    Erbrango iGreg
    Traumhaft schön 😎
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    Weltenburg
    Photo: Erbrango iGreg, Community
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    Donau
    Photo: Erbrango iGreg, Community
    Donau
    Photo: Erbrango iGreg, Community
    Aussicht von oben
    Photo: Erbrango iGreg, Community
    Written March 29, 2015
    Mountain Bike
    The Bike and Boat route

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