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Westheim

Welcome to Westheim, Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen! This charming destination is located in the heart of Germany and is definitely worth a visit. The region is characterised by its idyllic location: surrounded by forests and lakes, it offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Westheim


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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
Hiking Trail · Franconian Lake District
Heidenheim No. 5
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8 km
Duration 2:17 h
Ascent 163 m
Descent 163 m

The circular hiking route No. 5 takes us around Heidenheim. After leaving the town, it goes to the 7 springs. Then the path leads for a long time ...

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from Ulrich Weber,   Community
Hiking Trail · Franconian Lake District
From Heidenheim to the Rechenberg
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 165 m
Descent 165 m

Passing peaceful hamlets, we climb the Rechenberg and enjoy panoramic views of the cultural landscape around Heidenheim.

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Mountain Bike · Frankenhöhe
MTB route: Wassertrüdingen - Hahnenkamm
recommended route Difficulty S2 difficult
Distance 45.6 km
Duration 5:05 h
Ascent 791 m
Descent 791 m

Demanding MTB route from Wassertrüdingen to the Hahnenkamm ridge with magnificent viewpoints that invite you to linger.

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from Daniel Hamm,   Community
Hiking Trail · Franconian Lake District
02 Heidenheim-Hechlingen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 190 m
Descent 245 m

2nd day of the long-distance hike from the Altmühltal to the Swabian Jura Lots of nature and the remains of a castle complex shape the half ...

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from Rüdiger Schneider,   Community
Hiking Trail · Frankenhöhe
Geilsheim circular hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 3:41 h
Ascent 165 m
Descent 165 m

The Geilsheim circular hiking trail takes about 3 1/2 hours around the village of Geilsheim. It is also a story trail. 21 of the approximately 120 ...

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from Andreas Frank,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.7 km
Duration 6:33 h
Ascent 320 m
Descent 436 m

4th of 9 stages on my Way of St. James from Nuremberg to Ulm Part 083 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 moderate
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 2:54 h
Ascent 183 m
Descent 51 m

The destination is the tower of the fortified church in Hohentrüdingen to be visited. The church tower offers a unique view over the Hesselberg ...

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from Robert Pelczer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 5
Distance 18.2 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 236 m
Descent 330 m

The Jakobsweg Nuremberg-Ulm connects the Jakobsweg nodes Nuremberg and Ulm and offers the possibility to continue from there via Switzerland ...

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from Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft WG,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
Hiking Trail · Franconian Lake District
Around Heidenheim
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 22 km
Duration 5:55 h
Ascent 413 m
Descent 413 m

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from Matthias Bitterwolf,   Community
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Tourist attractions include the Biriciana Roman fort and the Theilenhofen Archaeological Museum, which provides insights into the history of Roman settlement. The medieval old town of Weißenburg with its picturesque alleys and historic buildings is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights include the annual Altmühltal Music Festival and the "White Nights" theatre festival. The region has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the famous Franconian Sauerbraten or enjoy a cold beer in one of the cosy breweries.

The best seasons for outdoor activities are spring and summer. Discover the beauty of nature around Westheim on hikes or bike tours - tours along Lake Altmühl or through the Altmühltal Nature Park are particularly recommended. In winter, you can ski on the nearby ski slope on the Hesselberg.

If it rains, a visit to the Gunzenhausen thermal baths is a good idea - here you can relax and recharge your batteries. But indoor sports such as climbing or tennis can also be enjoyed in bad weather.

Where is the most beautiful place in Westheim, Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen? That's hard to say - each place has its own charm. However, the viewpoints on the Hesselberg or Pappenheim Castle are particularly impressive, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the region.

This travel guide offers you a wealth of information and tips for your stay in Westheim, Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen. Be inspired and discover this beautiful region of Germany!

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  • August 07, 2023
    Dominik Gruszczyk
    August 06, 2023
    Schöne Tour insgesamt. Allerdings sind manche Abzweigungen gar nicht ausgeschildert und einige der Wege, die am Feldrand und durch den Wald verlaufen, vom Gras überwachsen, sodass ein GPS-Gerät notwendig ist.
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    Written August 07, 2023
  • November 01, 2021
    Mark Lech
    Eine wirklich schöne Runde. Die Kapelle lädt zur Rast ein. Leider ist die Beschilderung nicht mehr durchgängig vorhanden und die GPS Routenführung entspricht nicht mehr der Beschilderung.
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    Written November 01, 2021
  • December 26, 2019
    Martin Maderholz 
    gut, aber nicht störungsfrei
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    Written December 26, 2019
    Long Distance Hiking
    Frankenweg
  • 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
  • August 11, 2013
    S L
    August 11, 2013
    Das Bild ist nicht von Heidenheim am Hahnenkamm (91719) sondern ein Bild von Heidenheim an der Brenz. Oben auf dem Bild sieht man Schloss Hellenstein. Die Tour habe ich schon öfters gemacht. Sie ist sehr schön.
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    Written August 11, 2013

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