Discover Wehingen: Chapels, Churches and the Heuberg
Accommodation in Wehingen
Wehingen is located on the Großer Heuberg, in the valleys carved out by the Bära and Mühlbach rivers. The highest elevations of the Swabian Jura surround the town; this landscape is also known as the Region of the 10 Thousanders. Those interested in churches and regional history will find notable destinations here. There is also a circular trail near Wehingen, public playgrounds and the Sauerwasen recreation area—a mix that offers a range of ideas for your stay.
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Trails on the Hochberg and in the region
The Hochberg circular trail is about 5.4 kilometres long. It starts and ends at the Bürgle car park and passes, among other places, Hintere Uchten, Holzeck, Blaidhalde, Rossreute, Weilerhang, Hochberghütte, Schänzle and Hochberg Ost. Its length and circular route provide a clear guide for planning your day; the named stops also show which local place names you will encounter along the way.
For another hiking idea, the regionally signposted Route of the 10 Thousanders runs through the area around Wehingen, Deilingen, Gosheim and Denkingen. It connects ten mountains in the Swabian Jura that are over 1,000 metres high: Lemberg, Hochberg, Oberhohenberg, Wandbühl, Montschenloch, Bol, Rainen, Hummelsberg, Hochwald and Kehlen. It is considered a nature experience for hikers. This means you can choose between a loop that starts and ends at the Bürgle car park and a regional route that takes in several peaks.
Chapels and churches in Wehingen
The Bürgle Chapel is a landmark of Wehingen and stands on a hill. Footpaths lead to it from several directions. It is often visited by pilgrims and the faithful, and offers a peaceful place to pray. A Way of the Cross with 14 stations leads to the chapel and is traditionally followed every Good Friday. The Lourdes Grotto, built in 1890, lies below it; services are held there during May, the month of Mary.
The Fronhofer Church also tells the story of the town’s long ecclesiastical history. It stands at the edge of town in the direction of Harras and was first mentioned in a document in 1245 as the Church of the Holy Trinity. For a long time, it served as the parish and mother church for surrounding communities. Today it is considered a historic monument and an art-historical record of earlier periods. St. Ulrich Parish Church stands in the town centre and is the spiritual centre of the Catholic parish. It was first mentioned in a document in 1299 and can accommodate around 500 visitors. Its 35-metre-high tower is one of Wehingen’s tallest structures.
Recreation and cycling
Wehingen has a total of seven public playgrounds for children and young people. The Sauerwasen recreation area adds a pump track, a small sports court and a skate park to the options. These different facilities give you specific places to visit if being active and playing are among your travel group’s interests.
There is also regional information to help you explore by bike: Wehingen’s official cycling information provides an interactive Donaubikeland map for exploring the town and its surroundings. It also lists 16 cycling tours in the Donaubergland. If cycling is to be a focus of your stay, you can take these tours into account when planning your trip.
When choosing a holiday apartment, the interests of your travel group can be the deciding factor: churches and chapels make for a cultural focus, while the circular trail, playgrounds and recreation area offer other ways to plan your days. If Wehingen’s landscape and these destinations suit your travel plans, you can consider the town as an area to search for accommodation.
More town pages
If you would like to compare more town pages: Wurmlingen, Tuttlingen, Gosheim, Irndorf, Möhringen, Nendingen, Aldingen, Mühlheim an der Donau.
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