Enkering can be explored from three distinct perspectives: the narrow Anlauter valley, the elevated site of Rumburg and the theme of water in the village. When planning your visit, you can distinguish between a walk along the river, the climb up to the ruins and a separate circular route in the Anlautertal. This makes clear which themes are in the village and which tour requires its own time planning.
The valley and trails in Enkering
Enkering lies in a narrow Anlauter valley between two ridges. A walk along the trout-rich Anlauter passes restored houses and inns. In the valley, the river and the buildings along the route are the focus—a different perspective from the climb to the historic heights. Further historic sites in the surrounding landscape can be found on the Schellenberg and at Rumburg Castle ruins.
The path to Rumburg Castle ruins
Rumburg Castle ruins lie on Schlossberg, on a steep, densely wooded spur northwest of and above Enkering. A hiking trail leads up to the ruins from Enkering. The elevated location and uphill path give this outing a different character from a walk along the Anlauter.
Rumburg was first mentioned in a document in 1361. The complex includes a well-preserved main castle and an outer bailey, separated by a deep, wide moat. Only the archaeological monument remains of the outer bailey. The main castle and outer bailey are therefore in different states of preservation—an important part of the history of the castle site.
Historic traces in the village and on the Schellenberg
The Catholic parish church of St. Ottmar also shapes Enkering’s historic character. Its tower has a saddleback roof and a stepped gable. The furnishings include Baroque altars, a Baroque pulpit and a Baroque organ case. The substantial wall around the church cemetery once served defensive purposes.
A much older trace leads to the Schellenberg east of Enkering: a fortified settlement stood there in the 9th century BC. Together with Rumburg, it offers a view of two distinct historic landmarks in the landscape: Rumburg’s first documented mention in 1361 and the fortified settlement from pre-Christian times.
Discover water and plan your walks
The water playground in Enkering connects the MĂĽhlbach and Sollache streams via a newly created, meandering stream channel. Weirs and an Archimedes screw are among the features that let visitors discover water through play. The landscaped water feature thus complements a walk along the Anlauter with a different water-themed experience.
The Burgenweg in the Anlautertal is a separate hiking option: the circular route is 18 kilometres long and takes about five hours to walk. This information helps you estimate the time needed for the tour; you can add breaks to your day’s plans. The Burgenweg is distinct from the hiking trail that leads from Enkering up to Rumburg.
Getting here and a further look at Kinding
Enkering is accessible from Kinding station on RBA bus route 9224. Kinding (AltmĂĽhltal) regional station is located directly on the ICE line between Nuremberg and Munich. Check the current bus timetable before travelling.
Kinding, the wider destination, has its own cultural and historical highlight: the Church of the Nativity of Mary in Kinding is a very well-preserved late medieval fortified church and the largest fortified church in the Diocese of Eichstätt. It is located on a hillside in the northern part of Kinding. The cemetery and parish church of the Nativity of Mary are freely accessible during the day. This sight is located in Kinding and adds a distinct place to the wider destination’s historical perspective on Enkering.
View the wider travel guide: Kinding.
