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Bergen

Welcome to Bergen, Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen - a destination in the heart of Germany! This Travel Guide gives you an insight into the geographical location and special features of this region as well as tips on tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and outdoor activities.

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Long Distance Hiking · Thuringian Forest
Frankenweg – from Rennsteig to the Swabian Alb
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 519.5 km
Duration 143:35 h
Ascent 10,662 m
Descent 10,611 m

Over nearly 500 km, the Frankenweg takes us from northern Franconia on 21 exciting stages to the Altmühltal Nature Park.

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Franconian Lake District
Premium route Laibstadt History Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 186 m
Descent 185 m

Discover the beautiful - and historic - area around Heideck: Here the Franconian Lake District meets the Jura region and shows itself at its best!

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from Stefan Forster,   Landkreis Roth
Road Bike · Franconian Lake District
Along the Gredl path to the Jura
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 63.1 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 377 m
Descent 377 m

The road bike route with over 63 km stretches across a diverse landscape in the southeast of the Roth district.

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from Larissa Schweiger,   Landkreis Roth
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.6 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 312 m
Descent 256 m

A beautiful and quiet natural valley far from all mass tourism

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from Robert Dietzen,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.5 km
Duration 2:38 h
Ascent 196 m
Descent 197 m

Circular route in the Altmühltal Steinerne Rinne near Rohrbach and Märzenbecher forest near Hundsdorf

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from Strauß Maria,   Community
Hiking Trail · Franconian Lake District
Spring snowflakes near Ettenstatt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.9 km
Duration 1:58 h
Ascent 172 m
Descent 143 m

Spring snowflakes near Ettenstatt

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from Birgit Röschmann,   Community
Mountain Bike · Altmühltal
Circular tour to the Jägersteig
recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 54.1 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 954 m
Descent 955 m

Circular tour from Weißenburg to the Jägersteig near Heideck.

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from Martin Heinrichmeyer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 69.5 km
Duration 18:25 h
Ascent 1,195 m
Descent 1,161 m

This excellent long-distance hiking trail is 520 kilometers long – it connects six Franconian holiday regions and reflects the diversity of ...

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from FrankenTourismus,   Tourismusverband Franken e. V.
Hiking Trail · Franconian Lake District
Bergen No. 1
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 2.7 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 120 m
Descent 120 m

short marked circular route over Kaltenbuch and Haunsdorf

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from Dieter Müller,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Franconian Lake District
Recording on 07.04.2020 11:53:42
Difficulty moderate
Distance 53.7 km
Duration 3:37 h
Ascent 580 m
Descent 597 m

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from Ralf Singer,   Community
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Bergen is located in the Middle Franconian district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen. The town is surrounded by idyllic nature and offers a variety of recreational opportunities for nature lovers. The special highlight of the region are the numerous lakes such as the Altmühlsee or Brombachsee. These are particularly suitable for water sports activities such as swimming, sailing or stand-up paddling.

But culture enthusiasts also get their money's worth: Bergen is home to the "Ruffenhofen" Roman Empire Archaeology Museum, which presents unique exhibits. It is also worth taking a walk through the historic old town with its picturesque half-timbered houses.

Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, on the other hand, is known for its diverse events such as the annual castle festival at the Gunzenhausen market square or the popular "Altmühltaler Lamm- & Schäfertage" folk festival in summer.

Culinary delights this region also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try local specialities such as Nuremberg bratwurst or Franconian beer!

For outdoor enthusiasts, Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen offers a wide range of activities such as hiking, cycling or climbing. Particularly recommended is the "Altmühltal-Panoramaweg", which offers breathtaking views of the landscape.

And what to do when it rains? Don't worry, there are plenty of options in Bergen and Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen for that too: For example, visit the museum in the Biriciana Roman fort in Weißenburg or take a detour to the Altmühlsee indoor swimming pool in Gunzenhausen.

In summary, Bergen, Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen is definitely worth a trip! Whether nature or culture enthusiasts, outdoor fans or bon vivants - everyone gets their money's worth here. Come by and experience this unique region for yourself!

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