Leutershausen: Festivals, cycling routes and river swimming

Traditions and festivals throughout the year

The Christkindlesrunterläuten takes place every year on December 24 from the Upper Tower. The Old Town Festival also has a regular place on the calendar: it is held every year on the last weekend in July. Food and drink are part of the festivities, as is live music, ranging from blues, rock and pop to oldies, rock ’n’ roll, country and brass band music. If you are traveling for one of these events, you can plan your trip around its date; check the annual program in advance.

Church fairs are traditionally celebrated both in Leutershausen and in the localities of Brunst, Frommetsfelden, Jochsberg, Neunkirchen and Wiedersbach. Festivities include Franconian specialties, music and other local traditions. Check the individual dates and programs each year. When choosing your travel dates, this means that, alongside the large Old Town Festival, the church fairs also offer an opportunity to experience local traditions, although the specific dates vary from one fair to another.

Cycling routes for different kinds of tours

Cycling tours offer a choice of routes with different profiles. The short loop “Leutershausen – Colmberg – the Short One” is suitable for riding with children. It runs mainly on cycle paths and farm tracks, with only short stretches on the road. The 100-kilometer “Wieseth and Rezat” tour is recommended as a longer option for e-bikers and ambitious cyclists. Comparing the two options helps with planning your day: one is specifically described as a short loop for riding with children, while the other is defined by its length and stated target group. The Ansbach Carp Cycle Route, meanwhile, passes along the chain of ponds in Leutershausen, crosses the watershed towards Ansbach and follows the Rezat to just before Windsbach. Signage and trail surfaces may change, so check conditions locally.

There are also walking routes to explore: P.E.P. 01 is an easy pioneer adventure trail in Leutershausen with 15 stations. If you would rather learn about the city’s history with a tour guide, guided tours through medieval Leutershausen offer interesting insights into its history and fitting anecdotes. Check dates and booking conditions in advance. The experiences are distinct: the trail focuses on its stations, while the guided tour offers historical context and stories.

Puzzles and relaxation by the water

A city scavenger hunt with puzzles is available for children aged eight and over. You can get it at the town hall, museum or cultural center; printed materials and any pricing arrangements may change. This makes it easy to plan as a separate puzzle activity for a stay with children, without confusing it with the guided city tour.

For a day by the water, there is the Altmühl river baths in Leutershausen. It is one of Bavaria’s last river baths and has a Kneipp facility. Before your visit, check the seasonal opening dates and facilities to make sure the baths fit your travel plans.

More themes in the wider Ansbach destination

In the wider Ansbach destination, the Franconia Literary Trail in Wolframs-Eschenbach offers another cultural attraction: the 2.2-kilometer accessible circular trail runs around the town fortifications. Fifteen information boards feature writers from the Middle Ages to the present day who have written about Franconia. Nature lovers can find information on hiking and cycling routes, as well as ranger-led tours, at Frankenhöhe Nature Park. Covering around 1,100 square kilometers, it is particularly well suited to relaxation thanks to its landscape. These destinations add to the range of options in the wider Ansbach destination; they are separate attractions from those in Leutershausen.

Choosing your accommodation is part of a plan that starts with the experiences you are looking for locally.

Discover more destinations: Herrieden, Wassertrüdingen, Heilsbronn, Neuendettelsau, Wolframs-Eschenbach, Ehingen, Buch Am Wald, Flachslanden

See the wider travel overview: Ansbach.