Discover Weiltingen

Trails with Different Themes

“Exploring Weiltingen’s History” consists of a large circular trail with shorter themed trails branching off: the Limes Trail, the Burial Mound Trail, the Baumhof and Hedgerow Trail, and a Spring Trail. Their names show that the route is not limited to a single historical focus. When planning, you can consider whether you’re more interested in history, landscape or the different themed stops. At prominent points, information boards with text and images offer insights into nature, culture and history.

The Pond Trail offers a special nature experience: from there, you can watch a stork’s nest on the disused chimney of a sawmill. This specific view of a nest complements the trail’s cultural and historical themes with a glimpse of wildlife. If you enjoy combining different interests on a hike, you can treat the trail themes and this nature experience as different highlights of your stay.

Churches and Local History

St. Leonhard was built in 1490 as a pilgrimage chapel with Gothic frescoes and used as a cemetery chapel from 1621 onward. The origins of St. Peter’s Church date back to the 9th century; the present building dates from 1280 onward. Alongside the different construction phases, the sacred art is also worth a closer look. St. Peter’s Church also houses a winged altarpiece from 1514. The closed wings feature panel paintings by Hans Schäufelin, a painter from Nördlingen. If you’re interested in architectural history or sacred art, these offer specific subjects to explore.

Traditional Costume and Regional History

The Traditional Costume and Local History Museum is housed in the former tithe barn. Its collection on local history spans from the Celtic earthwork to the Frankish knights’ castle and the residence of the Dukes of Württemberg. The traditional costume room displays wedding, dance and church costumes from the Rococo and Biedermeier periods. The museum thus focuses both on Weiltingen’s development and on clothing from two named periods. This provides a distinct cultural focus for planning your trip: you can consider local history and historical costumes as separate but related interests.

Summer at the Pond and Cycling

Weiltingen’s recreation pond offers a chance to cool off in summer. Facilities include a beach volleyball court, a tree-lined sunbathing lawn and a fire pit with a barbecue grill. The pond is another way to focus your stay on outdoor activities and relaxation. The facilities listed also give you specific ideas about how you might spend your time at the pond.

For cycling enthusiasts, the Wörnitz Cycle Path is another point of interest: this 107-kilometre cycle path passes through Weiltingen’s districts of Wörnitzhofen and Ruffenhofen. The total length describes the cycle path; the named districts indicate where it runs through Weiltingen. If cycling is important to your holiday, you can include these places in your travel plans.

The wall of the former palace complex is another of Weiltingen’s distinctive historic sites. The extensively renovated section opened in June 2016, has an integrated grandstand and can be used for events. It therefore connects the history of the former palace complex with the possibility of hosting events. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Weiltingen, it helps to decide on your focus in advance: hiking trails, church art, traditional costumes and local history, summer at the pond or a cycling trip each offer a different emphasis for your stay.

For the broader travel overview: Wilburgstetten.