Weilen unter den Rinnen: Chapel, Fasnet and Nature Park

Weilen unter den Rinnen offers specific points of interest for a stay focused on local history, tradition and walking routes. The Ottilien Chapel, Weilen’s Fasnet celebrations and the Honau Circular Trail 11 each offer something different: from a historic building to organized Fasnet festivities and a route that leads into the town center.

The chapel and Fasnet as local points of reference

The Ottilien Chapel near Weilen unter den Rinnen is believed to be the oldest building in the municipality. Those interested in the town’s history will find a notable point of reference here. Weilen’s Fasnet celebrations have their own historical roots: since 1947, the Elferrat of the Narrenzunft has officially organized them. In this way, a building and an organized tradition represent two different ways of exploring local history.

A route into the town center

The Honau Circular Trail 11 leads into the town center of Weilen unter den Rinnen. One section is about 100 meters long and has a gradient of 3 percent. You can take these figures into account when planning your route. As trail conditions can change, check the route’s condition before setting out. Weilen unter den Rinnen is also part of the Upper Danube Nature Park. The Upper Danube Nature Park adds a connection to nature to the town’s history.

More to explore in the wider Zollernalbkreis destination

Hohenzollern Castle is also part of the wider Zollernalbkreis destination. The present-day castle is the third fortress on Mount Zoller, belongs to the municipality of Bisingen and is located within the district of Zimmern. After its two predecessors were destroyed and fell into disrepair, it was rebuilt between 1850 and 1867. Its cultural program includes numerous concerts, family days, open-air cinema and exhibitions. The castle opens to visitors daily and offers a glimpse inside its historic rooms. It is a good idea to check the current opening hours when planning your visit.

The wider Zollernalbkreis destination also offers a variety of hiking experiences. The 33-kilometer Schlichem Hiking Trail runs from Meßstetten-Tieringen to Epfendorf. The landscape along the route includes small waterfalls, wet meadows and a deeply incised gorge. In addition, the Zollernalb has fourteen premium trails—eleven in Albstadt and three in Meßstetten—as well as more than 100 signposted circular hiking trails.

For a different kind of group activity, the wider Zollernalbkreis destination suggests leisurely family cycling tours in the foothills of the Swabian Alb, for example by the Schömberg reservoir. Albguide tours share insights into the region’s wildlife and plant life, as well as its history, prehistory, archaeology and geology; booking an Albguide tour is recommended. This allows you to plan your trip according to whether you would also like to include cycling, hiking or opportunities to learn about the region alongside the local attractions.

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on: should your stay center mainly on Weilen unter den Rinnen, or would you also like to explore other aspects of the wider Zollernalbkreis destination? This can help you choose a search location that suits your priorities.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Rosenfeld, Nusplingen, Bisingen, Jungingen, Schömberg, Haigerloch, Albstadt, Dormettingen.

See the wider travel overview: Zollernalbkreis.