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Gerolfingen

Welcome to Gerolfingen, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. This Travel Guide will help you discover the best sights and activities.

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Attractions in Gerolfingen


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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 13.9 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 312 m
Descent 319 m

From the Schieferbruch hiking car park near Wittelshofen on the Geological educational and hiking path over the Hesselberg to the Osterwiese.

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from Helmuth Gatti,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Gravel Bike · Tegernsee-Schliersee
Bavarian 7 Summits - 7 in one go
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,408.5 km
Duration 110:40 h
Ascent 11,092 m
Descent 11,092 m

The 7 highest peaks of the 7 Bavarian administrative districts in one go. With the gravel bike and on foot to Zugspitze (Upper Bavaria, 2962m), ...

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from Tomtom MacGyver,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 183.7 km
Duration 12:45 h
Ascent 692 m
Descent 692 m

Magnificently historic and natural: The West circular route of 183 kilometers starting from Wassertrüdingen also becomes a journey into the past – ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 60.9 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 205 m
Descent 63 m

Along the Wörnitz from Wassertrüdingen to Schillingsfürst, this stage offers river idyll and city experiences in the beautiful towns of Dinkelsbühl ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 86.4 km
Duration 18:37 h
Ascent 635 m
Descent 635 m

This 3-day circular route takes us around the Hesselberg.

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 116.1 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 154 m
Descent 202 m

Comfortable bike path, leading through charming landscape. There are many historic buildings along the way, especially in Dinkelsbühl

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from Hans Flogaus,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 297 m
Descent 297 m

While hiking through orchards, slope forests, and dry grasslands, we learn about the geology of the highest mountain in Middle Franconia (689m ...

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from Eva Vohburger,   Community
Mountain Bike · Frankenhöhe
MTB route: Between Limes and Hesselberg
recommended route Difficulty S1 moderate
Distance 43.4 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 446 m
Descent 446 m

Beautiful mountain bike route through southern Middle Franconia, along the Limes and past many ponds with the highlight Hesselberg (689 m) in the ...

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from Daniel Hamm,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Frankenhöhe
Garden Exhibition Cycle Route 2019
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 218.4 km
Duration 15:21 h
Ascent 444 m
Descent 712 m

The Garden Exhibition Cycle Route, not only for garden and flower enthusiasts. To see a lot or even take a refreshing dip at the many opportunities ...

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from Gregor Müller,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 394.2 km
Duration 27:20 h
Ascent 1,601 m
Descent 1,601 m

Holiday vibes by the water and in nature, a Franconian time travel, culinary highlights – the Great Circular route from Roth covering almost 400 ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
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Geographically, Gerolfingen lies on the edge of the Altmühltal Nature Park and is surrounded by picturesque hills. The town offers a unique blend of rural charm and modern amenities.

Gerolfingen is known for its historic old town with its well-preserved half-timbered houses. An absolute highlight are also the numerous hiking and cycling trails through the Altmühltal Nature Park - perfect for outdoor lovers! In summer, you can go canoeing or swimming here.

For cultural highlights, we recommend a visit to the St. Georg town church or the "Alte Schule" local history museum. There are also regular concerts and theatre performances where you can experience the local cultural heritage.

If it rains, there is still plenty to do: for example, visit the Aquella thermal baths in Ingolstadt or take a guided tour of one of the many museums in the area such as the Audi Museum Mobile or the Bavarian Army Museum.

Culinary Gerolfingen also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try the regional specialities such as pork knuckle with dumplings or Franconian beer!

The best time to enjoy Gerolfingen's natural beauty is in spring (March to May) as well as in autumn (September to November), when the landscape is ablaze with colour. In winter you can go ice skating or skiing.

In summary, Gerolfingen is definitely worth a visit, especially for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts. We hope this guide will help you get the most out of your visit!

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Reviews

  • October 17, 2021
    Thomas Auchter
    War ein schöne Runde. Bin sie mit den Stöcken in 2.15 Stunden gelaufen. Ausgangspunkt war der Parkplatz oberhalb von Wittelshofen.
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    Written October 17, 2021
  • August 29, 2020
    Kathi M 
    Erholsame kleine Rundwanderung
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    Photo: Kathi M, Community
    Photo: Kathi M, Community
    Written August 29, 2020
  • September 01, 2018
    Mark E.
    August 11, 2018
    Schöne Wanderung auf den "höchsten Berg Mittelfrankens" (689m). Hat den Kindern viel Spaß gemacht, da der Weg sehr abwechslungsreich und kurzweilig ist.
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    Written September 01, 2018
  • May 10, 2018
    Bea O.
    Fixer Aufstieg mit netten kleinen Pfaden, vorbei an der DAV-Hütte. Haben den Weg zum Aufstieg vor dem Sonnenaufgang genutzt, um uns diesen dann vom Hesselberg aus anzugucken. Auch für Kinder empfehlenswert 😊
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    Donnerstag, 10. Mai 2018 5:41
    Photo: Bea O., Community
    Written May 10, 2018
  • May 16, 2015
    Rüdiger Möller
    Sehr schöne Tour rund um den Hesselberg zum Strecke machen. Top ausgeschildert.
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    Written May 16, 2015
  • August 18, 2013
    Ehrwalder Alm
    August 17, 2013
    Sehr schöne Tour, bin sie hin und zurück gewandert, Ausgangpunkt für mich war Spielberg, unten am Gasthof. Reine Gehzeit gut 9 Stunden, dazu gut eine Stunde Pause - für die einfache Tour würde ich bei den Tourdaten 5 Stunden angeben (die Angabe „Dauer“ fehlt noch). Insgesamt recht gute Streckenmarkierung „Blaupunkt“, nur an 3 - 4 Stellen mußte ich die GPS-Karte zuhilfe nehmen.
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    Written August 18, 2013

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