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Petersaurach

Welcome to Petersaurach, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. As a small town situated between Nuremberg and Ansbach, it offers a perfect starting point for day trips to the surrounding towns or also for outdoor activities in the idyllic nature.

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Attractions in Petersaurach


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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 32.6 km
Duration 8:20 h
Ascent 374 m
Descent 347 m

The route initially leads to Roßtal on the Palatinate Jakobsweg Prague - Tillyschanz - Hohenburg - Rothenburg/T., which it then follows to Weihenzell.

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from Gerhard Pierer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Bike · Frankenhöhe
MTB route: Bibert-Haselbach loop
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 45.3 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 553 m
Descent 553 m

Very nice, but physically demanding circular route on mostly easy paths along Haselbach and Bibert.

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from Daniel Hamm,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.3 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 174 m
Descent 201 m

Route 7 of the Trimmclub Weitersdorf on 25.04.2009 Lunch: Alte Vogtei in Wolframs-Eschenbach

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from Trimmclub Weitersdorf,   Community
Hiking Trail · Frankenhöhe
Heilsbronn - Weihenzell
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.1 km
Duration 3:53 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 217 m

Start: Heilsbronn train station Destination: Weihenzell bus stop Marking: Jakobsweg shell

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from Dieter Müller,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 184 m
Descent 196 m

The Way of St. James from Nuremberg via Heilsbronn to Rothenburg connects the two Way of St. James hubs Nuremberg and Rothenburg and is an ...

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from Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft MT,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
Hiking Trail · Frankenhöhe
Wicklesgreuth - Lichtenau - Sachsen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.5 km
Duration 3:31 h
Ascent 122 m
Descent 147 m

Start: Wicklesgreuth station Destination: Sachsen station

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from Dieter Müller,   Community
recommended route Difficulty Multi-day route
Distance 100.3 km
Duration 25:15 h
Ascent 980 m
Descent 884 m

The Way of St. James from Nuremberg via Heilsbronn to Rothenburg connects the two Way of St. James nodes Nuremberg and Rothenburg and is an ...

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from Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft MT,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
Hiking Trail · Frankenhöhe
Petersaurach: Hirtenweg
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.5 km
Duration 1:05 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 26 m

well-marked circular route with several benches for resting opportunities

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from Dieter Müller,   Community
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.7 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 410 m
Descent 410 m

Our day trip takes us to the southwestern part of the Nuremberg metropolitan area. The terrain is hilly, and in some places the route feels like a ...

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Difficulty difficult
Distance 37.8 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 321 m
Descent 321 m

On the trail of the Carp Cycle Path Well-marked route

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from Felizitas Heinebrodt,   Community
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Petersaurach is known for its picturesque location on the river Aurach and its historic charm. The town has many sights to offer, including the 16th century Petersaurach Castle and the Church of St. Bartholomew with its impressive baroque façade.

Cultural highlights include the annual Old Town Festival in summer and various concerts and theatre performances in the "Altes Spital" cultural centre. Petersaurach also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights - typical Franconian dishes such as bratwurst or roast pork can be enjoyed here.

The surrounding area of Petersaurach is also particularly attractive with its numerous hiking and cycling trails along the river Aurach or through the nearby forest. In winter you can even go skiing on the surrounding hills.

And what do you do in Petersaurach when the weather is bad? No problem! Why not visit the "Haus Hopler" museum or relax in the Obernsees thermal spa, just a short drive away.

Whether as a day trip or a longer journey - Petersaurach is definitely worth a visit! Let our Travel Guide inspire you and discover the beauty of this small but beautiful destination.

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