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Wehnde

Welcome to Wehnde, a charming destination in Eichsfeld, Germany. This travel guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features of Wehnde as well as tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Wehnde


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Road Bike · Eichsfeld
Eichsfeld-Route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 100.5 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 800 m
Descent 800 m

Varied round through the hilly Upper and Lower Eichsfeld. Hilly sections in the Ohm mountains alternate with flat passages on the Leine riverside ...

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from Robert Busch,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26.4 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 427 m
Descent 428 m

This challenging e-bike route takes you up to the Sonnenstein with an amazing view! The destination of the circular route is the Basilica Minor, ...

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from Team Wandertag,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
Hiking Trail · Harz
Eichsfeld Border Traces
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.9 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 445 m
Descent 445 m

Hiking on the Green Belt between history and nature

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from Harzer Tourismusverband,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.4 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 260 m
Descent 258 m

Discover significant sites around Duderstadt, such as the fortification, the Sielmann Foundation at Gut Herbigshagen, or the West-Eastern Gate on ...

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from Team Wandertag,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
Mountain Bike · Eichsfeld
Border experiences on the Kolonnenweg
Premium content Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 65.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,420 m
Descent 1,415 m

Here we "experience" a piece of German history. In the then divided Eichsfeld region, we follow the course of the former inner-German border over ...

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from Robert Busch,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Cycling · Braunschweiger Land
Harz Foreland Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 451 km
Duration 64:00 h
Ascent 3,174 m
Descent 3,122 m

Schladen – Hessen – Halberstadt – Quedlinburg – Meisdorf – Wippra – Sangerhausen – Tilleda – Nordhausen – Bad Sachsa – Fuhrbach – Duderstadt – ...

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from Thomas Kempernolte, Elm-Freizeit,   Community
Hiking Trail · Eichsfeld
"Green Belt" - The former border
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.6 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 149 m
Descent 149 m

A hike along the former border with unique nature experiences.

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from Team Wandertag,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 349 m
Descent 424 m

The day route continues into the Untereichsfeld with appealing views in and out, to the art object West-Eastern Gate up to the Borderland Museum ...

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from Team Wandertag,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 34.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 487 m
Descent 487 m

Along the medieval fortifications you pass the city wall, the ring wall, and the landwehr. Breaks take place at the historic watchtowers and ...

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from Team Wandertag,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.5 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 259 m
Descent 334 m

Panoramic hike from Breitenberg through the Ramkebachtal, past the Heinz Sielmann Foundation, along the Green Belt to Gerblingerode.

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from Reimund Stahl,   Community
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Wehnde is located on the eastern edge of the Eichsfeld and is surrounded by picturesque hills and green forests. The area is known for its scenic beauty and offers numerous opportunities for hiking or cycling. In spring, countless wildflowers bloom here and in autumn the trees shine in warm colours.

One of the most important sights of Wehnde is the 12th-century St. Blasius Church with its impressive architecture and ornate frescoes on the walls. The nearby Walkenried Monastery from the Middle Ages is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights include the annual cultural festival "Eichsfelder Kulturherbst" with concerts, theatre performances and exhibitions, as well as the traditional Easter market on the historic market square of Duderstadt.

For gourmets, there are a variety of regional specialities to discover in Wehnde, such as Thuringian grilled sausage or homemade jams made from local fruits. In cosy inns you can relax after a day of exploring and enjoy the delicious food.

The best outdoor activities in Wehnde are hiking, cycling and horse riding. There are numerous well-marked hiking trails through the hills and forests, as well as cycling and riding trails along the rivers Leine and Wipper. In winter you can even go cross-country skiing or ice skating on frozen lakes.

Even if it rains, you don't have to miss out on activities. Visit the Eichsfeld Museum of Local History in Duderstadt or take a guided tour of one of the historic copper mines in the region.

Wehnde is worth a visit at any time of year, but it is especially beautiful in spring when everything is in bloom, or in autumn with its warm colours. The picturesque landscape is guaranteed to give you unforgettable holiday memories.

Overall, Wehnde offers unique insights into the history and nature of the Eichsfeld as well as numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, cultural experiences and culinary delights - a real jewel among German destinations!

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Reviews

  • April 25, 2016
    Christian Essmann
    April 23, 2016
    Sehr schöne Tour mit Kultur und Geschichte in einer sehr schönen Landschaft. Einige kurze aber sehr knackige Steigungen.
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    Written April 25, 2016
  • June 14, 2015
    Stefan Hunke
    Herrliche Landschaft kombiniert mit Geschichte. Eine schöne Erlebniswanderung.
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    Photo: Stefan Hunke, Community
    Written June 14, 2015

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