Wehingen combines a striking location on the Großer Heuberg with churches, chapels and paths. Its sights tell the story of the town’s religious traditions; visitors can also find a circular trail, recreational areas and cycling information to help them find their way.
Location on the Großer Heuberg
Wehingen is located on the Großer Heuberg, in the valleys formed by the Bära and Mühlbach streams. The highest elevations of the Swabian Alb surround the town; the landscape is known as the Region of the 10 Tausenders. These ridges are an integral part of Wehingen’s landscape, while its churches and chapels tell the story of its local and religious history.
Churches, chapels and religious history
The Bürgle Chapel is a landmark of Wehingen and stands on a hill. Footpaths lead to it from various directions; conditions on the paths can change, so it is advisable to check for current information before setting out. The chapel is often visited by pilgrims and worshippers and offers a peaceful place for prayer.
A Way of the Cross with 14 stations leads to the chapel and is traditionally followed every Good Friday. Annual events may vary. Below the chapel is a Lourdes grotto, built in 1890. Services are held there during May, the month of Mary; specific dates may vary.
The Fronhofer Church is also closely linked to the religious history of the Heuberg. It stands in Wehingen cemetery at the exit from town towards Harras and was first mentioned in a document in 1245 as the Church of the Holy Trinity. For a long time, it served as the parish church and mother church for the surrounding communities. It is considered a historical monument and an art-historical testimony to earlier eras.
St. Ulrich Parish Church stands in the town centre and is the spiritual centre of the Catholic parish. It was first mentioned in a document in 1299 and can accommodate around 500 visitors. At 35 metres tall, its tower is one of the highest buildings in Wehingen. The dates 1245 and 1299 represent two different historical reference points in the town’s religious history.
Paths and recreational areas
The Hochberg circular trail near Wehingen is about 5.4 kilometres long and starts and ends at the Bürgle car park. Points along the route include Hintere Uchten, Holzeck, Blaidhalde, Rossreute, Weilerhang, Hochberghütte, Schänzle and Hochberg Ost. If you are planning to walk the circular trail, take its length into account and check the path conditions in advance.
Wehingen has a total of seven public playgrounds for children and young people. The Sauerwasen recreational area includes a pump track, a small sports field and a skate park. The town therefore offers a range of outdoor spaces; which ones suit your plans for the day depends on the activity you are looking for.
For cycling directions, Wehingen’s official cycling information provides an interactive Donaubikeland map to explore Wehingen and its surroundings. It also features 16 cycle routes in the Donaubergland. This information extends beyond the town’s direct offerings and should be distinguished from the map for exploring Wehingen and its surroundings.
In the wider area, the regionally signposted Route of the 10 Tausenders passes through the surroundings of Wehingen, Deilingen, Gosheim and Denkingen. It connects ten mountains in the Swabian Alb that are over 1,000 metres high: Lemberg, Hochberg, Oberhohenberg, Wandbühl, Montschenloch, Bol, Rainen, Hummelsberg, Hochwald and Kehlen. The route is considered a nature experience for hiking. Check the signs and trail conditions locally before setting out.
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