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Weißenohe

Welcome to Weißenohe, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. This guide provides you with all the information and tips you need to make the most of your stay here.

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Attractions in Weißenohe


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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
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 183.6 km
Duration 82:03 h
Ascent 2,111 m
Descent 2,286 m

The Upper Franconian Way of St. James from Hof to Nuremberg follows the historic Via Imperii from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. It connects the ...

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from Michael Thein,   Community
Hiking Trail · Franconian Switzerland
To the sinter terraces in the Lillach Valley
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 170 m
Descent 170 m

Through the southern gateway to the Franconian Switzerland near Gräfenberg, we enter the beautiful Lillach Valley with its sinter terraces and ...

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ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 3:37 h
Ascent 195 m
Descent 195 m

Quiet hike over the Hüttenbach and Lillinger heights, across meadows and forests to the Lillach spring and the distinctive tufa steps.

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from Peter Reiter,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 172 m
Descent 248 m

From the parking lot in Oberrüsselbach, a few meters away is the Husarensprung Memorial Stone, where we also visit the "Rüsselbach Spring" located ...

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from Peter Reiter,   Community
Hiking Trail · Franconian Switzerland
Bus & Train - Upper Schwabach Valley - Part 1
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 18 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 479 m
Descent 479 m

The circuit of the upper Schwabach valley in three parts. The first part circles the northern section (Kalkach and Lillach valley cuts, as well ...

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Hiking Trail · Franconian Switzerland
Via the Lillach spring to the Hainburg castle site
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 227 m
Descent 228 m

The Lillach spring and the sinter terraces in front of it are an excellent starting point for a 12 km hike. We recently experienced this on an icy ...

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from Alexander Pavel,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.5 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 158 m
Descent 157 m

A quiet, beautiful winter circular walk from Lilling to the Lillachquelle through the Lillach Valley with its impressive sinter steps, continuing ...

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from Peter Reiter,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.2 km
Duration 3:26 h
Ascent 271 m
Descent 276 m

A quiet, beautiful autumn hike on the Hüttenbach-Lilling-Oberwindsberg plateau. It takes us over the Lillach spring through the Lillach valley with ...

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from Peter Reiter,   Community
Road Bike · Nuremberg city region
Erlangen - The Gateway to Franconian Switzerland
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 89.9 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 780 m
Descent 820 m

Many paths lead to the Franconian Switzerland, but one of the most beautiful starts directly in Erlangen. Here, the lovingly called “Berch,” a ...

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from Tourist-Info Erlangen,   Community
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Geographically, Weißenohe is located in the beautiful region of Franconia in the federal state of Bavaria. The town is surrounded by picturesque hills and forests and has a rich history as well as a unique charm. It is known for its idyllic location on the river Pegnitz and its breathtaking landscapes.

One of the most important sights in Weißenohe is undoubtedly the Heilsbronn Monastery, which was built in the 12th century and now serves as a museum. Here, visitors can learn more about the history of the monastery as well as admire works of art from different eras.

Another cultural highlight are the annual festivals such as the "Sommerkultur" cultural festival, which features music and theatre performances, or the traditional Christkindlesmarkt at Advent time.

The culinary delights of Weißenohe should definitely be tried! The Franconian cuisine with its hearty dishes such as bratwurst, sauerkraut or Schäufele will spoil your palate. Beer lovers will also get their money's worth - there are several breweries here with excellent beer!

For outdoor fans Weißenohe offers many possibilities: Hiking through the forest or along the river Pegnitz is definitely one of them! In summer you can also cool off in the open-air swimming pool or go canoeing on the river Pegnitz. In winter, the surrounding mountains provide a great backdrop for skiing.

If the weather doesn't cooperate, Weißenohe also offers a number of indoor activities such as museums and exhibitions as well as a cinema.

Where is it nicest in Weißenohe? That's hard to say, because every corner of the town has its own charm! However, walks along the river Pegnitz or hikes through the nearby forest are particularly recommended.

Weissenohe is definitely worth a trip - with this travel guide you can be sure that you won't miss anything!

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