Volkenschwand: at the source of the Große Laber
Accommodation in Volkenschwand
The Große Laber begins in Volkenschwand: its source lies in the village and gives the landscape a distinctive geographical feature. Anyone who wants to get to know a destination through more than a list of sights will find a concrete starting point here for exploring the surrounding area. The river’s source and the offerings within the municipality each provide a different focus.
Leibersdorf outdoor swimming pool is jointly run by the municipality of Volkenschwand and the Leibersdorf Swimming Pool Association. Association members make sure that lifeguard supervision is in place and the kiosk is operating. Thus, alongside its geographical connection to the Große Laber, community involvement, lifeguard supervision and the kiosk are also part of the local leisure offerings. This comparison shows that Volkenschwand can be explored through both its landscape and the commitment of the municipality and association.
The wider destination of Kelheim: nature and landscape
The wider destination of Kelheim offers a broader regional setting. The northern part of Kelheim district, including Kelheim, Essing and Riedenburg, lies within Altmühltal Nature Park. The southern part, including Abensberg, Neustadt an der Donau, Biburg, Rohr i. NB and Mainburg, belongs to the Hallertau. This is considered the world’s largest continuous hop-growing region. These two landscapes bring different themes to your travel plans: nature park and river landscape on one hand, hop cultivation and the Hallertau on the other.
In Kelheim lies the “Weltenburger Enge, Hirschberg und Altmühlleiten” nature reserve, which includes the unique Danube Gorge. There are eleven hiking trails in the nature reserve. A 13-kilometre hike leads from Essing via the Tatzlwurm, past the Klausen Caves and along the Celtic Wall to the Danube Gorge. This is a specific hiking suggestion within the wider destination; a stage of the East Bavarian Way of St James also leads from Kelheim to Weltenburger Enge. When planning a trip, you can choose between a single hike and a stage of a pilgrimage route.
Cycle routes, archaeology and history
The wider destination of Kelheim also offers a range of attractions for cycling and history enthusiasts. The Danube Cycle Path passes through Weltenburg and Kelheim; in Kelheim, the Old Town and the Befreiungshalle are along the route. Check the route conditions before setting off. The Altmühltal Archaeology Park stretches for 39 kilometres and includes 18 sites between Kelheim, Essing, Riedenburg and Dietfurt. Most sites are directly on the Altmühltal Cycle Path. The subject matter spans the period from Neanderthals to the Celts. The length, sites and timespan can help you decide whether to plan an outing around the landscape, a cycle route or archaeological themes.
Historical attractions in the wider destination of Kelheim also include Prunn Castle, known as the place where an original manuscript of the Nibelungenlied was found. The Befreiungshalle in Kelheim, meanwhile, is a memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I to commemorate the victorious battles against Napoleon in the Wars of Liberation from 1813 to 1815. The two places offer different ways to explore history: the transmission of the Nibelungenlied in one, and remembrance of the Wars of Liberation in the other.
When looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide which themes matter most for your stay: Volkenschwand’s local character and the Große Laber, or the nature, hiking, cycling and cultural offerings in the wider destination of Kelheim. Weighing up your plans for each day can make it easier to choose a suitable base.
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