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Ihrlerstein

Welcome to your travel guide for Ihrlerstein, Kelheim, Germany! This charming little town lies in the heart of Bavaria and is definitely worth a visit. Ihrlerstein's geographical location is particularly charming - it is situated on the banks of the Danube and surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills.

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Hiking Trail · Bayerischer Jura
Altmühltal Panorama Trail: Loop 26: Essing
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 22.5 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 418 m
Descent 418 m

Hike to the Schulerloch dripstone cave in Essing, past the Klösterl hermitage and through the Weltenburg Gorge with views of Weltenburg Abbey

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Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 225 m
Descent 225 m

Erlebnisreiche Rundwanderung bei Essing mit Tropfsteinhöhle, Burg Randeck und herrlichen Ausblicken. Perfekt für Familien und wandererprobte Kinder.

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Gravel Bike · Kelheim County
Gravel Tour #ThreeValleysTour
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 69.6 km
Duration 4:25 h
Ascent 688 m
Descent 687 m

70 km, just under 700 m elevation gain: Gravel through the Danube, Schambach & Altmühl valleys with steep climbs, Weltenburg Abbey, former railway ...

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Gravel Bike · Kelheim County
Gravel Tour #LegsBurning
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 59 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 731 m
Descent 735 m

The name says it all! Gravel action between the Altmühl and Danube valleys: 59 km, 730 m elevation, shady forests, ups and downs, picture-perfect ...

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Gravel Bike · Kelheim County
Gravel tour #KingsRound
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 81.5 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 473 m
Descent 473 m

81 km, just under 500 m of elevation gain from Regensburg or Kelheim: flat Danube, sporty climb to the Befreiungshalle, shady forests & beer gardens.

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Hiking Trail · Kelheim County
Painten Circular Hiking Trail 1
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 8.6 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 39 m
Descent 39 m

Easy circular hike on the Jura plateau between Painten and Kelheim. The path leads through the shady Paintener Forest and across meadows.

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 9.3 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 278 m
Descent 278 m

Varied circular hike over the Jura plateau near Ihrlerstein. Wide meadows, shady forest passages, and spectacular views of the Altmühl Valley and ...

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Bicycle Rides · Bayerischer Jura
[r]auszeit Bike Experience: Heaven & Hell Tour
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 26.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 412 m
Descent 418 m

Like through heaven and hell, this hilly circular bike route leads, among other places, through Painten and Sausthal, with possible detours to ...

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Hiking Trail · Altmühltal
Essinger Circular Hiking Trail 6
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 14.5 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 306 m
Descent 306 m

A peaceful forest hike in the Paintener Wald, featuring abundant nature, a wealth of mushrooms, and Randeck Castle. Ideal for quiet walks and fall ...

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from Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e.V.,   Bayerns Herzstück - Altmühl | Donau | Hallertau
Mountain Bike · Kelheim County
Pure Pleasure Trail route
Premium content Difficulty S1 moderate
Distance 33 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 386 m
Descent 413 m

The Pure Pleasure Trail route is Kelheim's epic outing into the green.

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One of the most famous sights in Ihrlerstein is the castle with its impressive 14th century tower. Today, the castle houses a museum that tells the story of the village as well as its inhabitants. Another highlight are the wonderful hiking trails along the Danube or through the forest - perfect for nature lovers!

Y Ihrlerstein also has a lot to offer culturally: Visit the church of St. Nikolaus, for example, or enjoy an evening at the Theater an der Donau, where concerts and performances are held regularly.

If it rains, you can still do lots of activities - visit the indoor swimming pool "Donautherme", for example, or take a guided tour of the Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei brewery (the oldest monastery brewery in the world!).

An absolute highlight in this region are also culinary specialities such as Weißwurst breakfasts or hearty snacks with regional products such as Leberkässemmel or Obazda cheese.

In summer, of course, an excursion on a boat on the Danube is also a good idea - here you not only have a wonderful view of the landscape, but can also take a plunge or two into the cool water.

Ihrlerstein is worth a visit at any time of year - in spring and summer everything here is in full bloom, while autumn is particularly romantic with its colourful leaves. In winter, on the other hand, Ihrlerstein enchants with its Christmas market and the smell of mulled wine and roasted almonds.

So all in all, Ihrlerstein offers you a lot of possibilities for your stay - whether you are a nature lover or a culture lover, whether you like to hike or just relax. This Travel Guide has certainly given you some useful tips - we look forward to welcoming you to your destination soon!

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  • January 27, 2026
    thequietadventures
    August 14, 2025
    Ich hatte die Strecke fast für mich allein und die Aussichten auf Kelheim und die Befreiungshalle waren einfach traumhaft. Wer mag, kann die Tour auch in meinem Wander-Video erleben: https://youtu.be/gQ0aCUUpt-M . Die Wanderung ist super abwechslungsreich, es geht hoch- und runter und immer wieder durch eine neue Szenerie. In Kelheim und Weltenburg lässt es sich währenddessen perfekt einkehren - verhungern muss niemand!
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    Written January 27, 2026
  • September 24, 2023
    Claudja Carolin
    wunderbare Aussichtsfelsen, Kirchen und Höhlen. Essing liegt besonders idyllisch am Fuß der schroffen Weißjura-Felsen Abstecher zur Ruine Randeck und zu den Klausenhöhlen lohnen sich, die Einsiedelei Klösterl ist leider geschlossen.
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    Written September 24, 2023
  • June 05, 2020
    Markus Branke
    May 31, 2020
    Empfehlenswerte Tour. Mit hohem Anteil an Naturwegen)Pfaden. Am Wochenende und an Feiertagen ist der Abschnitt von Kehlheimer Anlegestelle bis Donaudurchbruch überlaufen. Ab dem Keltenwall wird es dann wieder ruhiger. Lobenswert ist das der Weg am Main-Donau-Kanal entlang nicht einfach dem Radweg folgt sondern etwas Abseits verläuft.
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    Written June 05, 2020
  • September 04, 2019
    Kristine Decker
    September 04, 2019
    war sehr schön und spannend
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    Written September 04, 2019
  • June 03, 2018
    Jörg Stephan
    Vier Punkte, da viel Straße dabei. Landschaftlich sehenswert.
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    Sonntag, 3. Juni 2018 16:43:58
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    Sunday, June 3, 2018 16:44:24
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    Sonntag, 3. Juni 2018 16:44:50
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    Sonntag, 3. Juni 2018 16:45:09
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    Sonntag, 3. Juni 2018 16:45:26
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    Written June 03, 2018
  • May 08, 2018
    Julian Schmidtner
    Schöne Rennradtour. Enthält eine kurze Schotterwegpassage und Kopfsteinplaster. Alles in allem landschaftlich schön und super zu fahren!
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    Written May 08, 2018
  • March 20, 2018
    Markus Leyerer
    Auch bei Schnee sehr angenehmer und entspannter Weg.
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    Dienstag, 20. März 2018, 14:24 Uhr
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    Dienstag, 20. März 2018, 14:24 Uhr
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    Written March 20, 2018

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