Discover Weiltingen

Walking trails featuring local history and nature

“In Search of Traces in Weiltingen” consists of a large circular trail, from which smaller themed trails branch off: the Limes Trail, the Burial Mounds Trail, the Baumhof and Hedgerow Trail, and a spring trail. As a history trail, “In Search of Traces” follows the traces of local history throughout the municipality. Together, these two descriptions convey both the trail’s layout and its connection to the municipal area.

At notable points along the way, information boards with text and images share interesting details about nature, culture and history. The themes therefore extend beyond local history. The Stork Trail also offers a view of a stork’s nest on the disused chimney of a sawmill. This specific connection to nature complements the historical and cultural themes of “In Search of Traces.”

Churches, architectural history and museum

The churches in Weiltingen have different historical points of interest. St. Peter’s origins date back to the 9th century; the present building dates from around 1280. The parish church is home to a winged altarpiece from 1514. The closed wings display panel paintings by Nördlingen painter Hans Schäufelin. Thus, the church’s early origins sit alongside a specific work of art from the early 16th century.

St. Leonhard has a different history: the church was built in 1490 as a pilgrimage chapel with Gothic frescoes and was used as a cemetery chapel from 1621 onwards. Another historic building is an extensively renovated section of the wall of the former castle complex. It opened in June 2016, can be used for events and has an integrated grandstand.

The Costume and Local History Museum is housed in the former tithe barn. Its collection on local history spans from the Celtic earthwork through the Frankish knights’ castle to the residence of the Württemberg dukes. The costume room displays wedding, dance and church costumes from the Rococo and Biedermeier periods. The museum thus focuses on both local history and historical clothing.

Relaxing by the pond and cycling

Weiltingen’s recreational pond offers a refreshing escape in summer. Facilities include a beach volleyball court, a sunbathing lawn shaded by trees and a fire pit with a grill grate. These amenities provide a distinct focus for a stay during the warmer months, complementing the trails and cultural attractions with opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The cycling route also has a clearly defined connection to Weiltingen: the 107-kilometre Wörnitz Cycle Route passes through the districts of Wörnitzhofen and Ruffenhofen. The distance given refers to the entire cycle route; the location information specifies its course through these two districts of Weiltingen.

Choose accommodation to suit your travel interests

When looking for accommodation in Weiltingen, you can first consider which themes you’d like to shape your days: “In Search of Traces” and its connections to nature, culture and history; the churches and museum collections; cycling; or the recreational pond in summer. These interests can help you plan your stay and choose accommodation more specifically based on what you’d like to do in Weiltingen.

For the wider travel overview: Wilburgstetten.