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Maihingen

Welcome to Maihingen, a charming destination in the Donau-Ries region of Germany. This Travel Guide offers you comprehensive travel tips and information about the special features of this region.

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Attractions in Maihingen


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Long Distance Hiking · Franconian Wine Country
Romantic Road
Premium content Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 485.2 km
Duration 130:00 h
Ascent 5,414 m
Descent 4,770 m

Along one of the most famous German holiday routes, the long-distance hiking trail Romantic Road leads us along 450 km from Würzburg to Füssen or ...

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from Patrick Küpper,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 496.6 km
Duration 35:25 h
Ascent 2,178 m
Descent 1,534 m

Quiet stage through the Pfaffenwinkel: From Peiting via Rottenbuch through meadows, moors, and monastic-influenced landscapes with magnificent ...

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from Andreas Klausmann,   Tourismusverband Pfaffenwinkel
Long Distance Cycling · Franconian Wine Country
Romantic Road from Würzburg to Donauwörth
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 276 km
Duration 19:53 h
Ascent 1,144 m
Descent 912 m

It is the best-known and most popular German holiday route: the Romantic Road.

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from Mitarbeiter Tourismus Wertheim GmbH,   TOURISMUS REGION WERTHEIM GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Rhön Mountains
Augsburg - Kassel Part 2 Nördlingen - Kassel
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 428 km
Duration 31:30 h
Ascent 1,992 m
Descent 2,283 m

Bike route via Rothenburg ob der T. - Würzburg - Fulda to Kassel. Mostly scenic along rivers. Larger climbs only before Ochsenfurt and near Fulda.

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from Ulrich Koppold,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Geopark Ries: cycle path "From Crater to Crater"
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 186.7 km
Duration 13:15 h
Ascent 1,364 m
Descent 1,364 m

The Geopark Ries cycle path "From Crater to Crater" connects the nature of the eastern Swabian Alb with that of the Nördlinger Ries as well as the ...

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from Geopark Ries UNESCO Global,   Geopark Ries e.V.
Long Distance Cycling · Germany
Weser Cycle Path-Romantic Road (D-Route 9)
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,221.3 km
Duration 86:00 h
Ascent 4,260 m
Descent 3,510 m

The D-Route 9 follows the Weser Cycle Path and Romantic Road over more than 1200 km from Cuxhaven to Füssen.

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 3.1 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 35 m

The exposures of the Klosterberg geotopes provide insights into the deep geological subsurface of the region.

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from Geopark Ries UNESCO Global,   Geopark Ries e.V.
Long Distance Hiking · Franconian Wine Country
Route 3: Long-distance hiking route
recommended route Difficulty easy closed
Distance 473.7 km
Duration 119:29 h
Ascent 4,492 m
Descent 4,046 m

The blue signs with the Romantic Road logo mark the long-distance hiking route Romantic Road, which runs for about 500 kilometers from Würzburg to ...

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from Jürgen Wünschenmeyer,   Romantische Straße Touristik-Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 25.9 km
Duration 6:19 h
Ascent 35 m
Descent 14 m

5th of 9 stages on my Way of St. James from Nuremberg to Ulm Part 084 of my Way of St. James from Saint Petersburg to Santiago de Compostela ...

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from Peter Ch. Schachtler,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 495 km
Duration 35:17 h
Ascent 2,115 m
Descent 1,484 m

Over a distance of 500 kilometers, the long-distance cycle route runs parallel to the Romantic Road on lightly trafficked side roads, local ...

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from Jürgen Wünschenmeyer,   Romantische Straße Touristik-Arbeitsgemeinschaft GbR
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Geographically, Maihingen is located between Nördlingen and Oettingen on the Wörnitz River. The town is surrounded by idyllic landscapes with rolling hills and green fields. Here you will find a mixture of historic charm and modern comfort.

Maihingen is especially known for its cultural highlights. The monastery complex of Sankt Ulrich und Afra houses a museum that gives an insight into the history of the monastery as well as presenting works of art from the 17th century.

Another highlight is the Schlosshotel Blumenthal, which is located in the middle of a picturesque park. The hotel has been lavishly renovated and today offers luxurious rooms as well as an excellent restaurant with regional cuisine.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are numerous activities to discover: Hiking or cycling through the beautiful nature around Maihingen are just a few examples. In summer you can also enjoy canoeing on the nearby Wörnitz river or visit the golf course.

If it rains, be sure to visit the RiesKraterMuseum - here you can learn all about meteorite crater formation as well as other exciting topics related to geology and astronomy.

The best time to visit Maihingen depends on your interests: If you want to go hiking, we recommend spring or autumn. For water sports activities, summer is the best season. In winter you can go skiing in the area.

Maihingen, Donau-Ries, Germany is a destination that is definitely worth a visit - with its historical sights and picturesque landscapes it offers something for everyone. Visit Maihingen and experience for yourself how beautiful this region can be!

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