In Weidhausen near Coburg, you can plan your stay around two specific questions: Would you like to see the stops on a village walk or choose longer routes through the countryside? Each offers a distinct focus. The walk passes local buildings and the Basket Maker Fountain; the hiking trails each offer a different highlight, such as fields, woodland, rock formations, a cave or a viewpoint.
Village Walk Through Weidhausen
The parish church is considered noteworthy. A walk through Weidhausen also passes the historic railway bridge, the Basket Maker Fountain and the town hall. If you would like to explore the village on foot, you can include several other stops along the route in addition to the church. The walk connects several local points of interest rather than focusing on a single building.
Hiking Trails and Countryside
The Röder Valley recreation area near Weidhausen is well suited to long walks. The Devil’s Pulpit rock formation in the recreation area is a destination for walks. If you prefer to have a specific destination in mind while walking, you can keep the Devil’s Pulpit in view; the Röder Valley is a focus in its own right for long walks.
Weidhausen Hiking Trail 5, “Nonnenhöhe,” starts at the eastern edge of the village, crosses open fields and passes through the woodland around Nonnenhöhe, past the hiking shelter and back to Weidhausen. Hiking Trail 3, “Röder Valley,” starts at Rolf-Fischer-Platz, passes the Titus Cave and continues to the Neuensee Ponds viewpoint. When comparing the trails, the return to Weidhausen is a feature of Trail 5; the cave and viewpoint are named features of Trail 3.
On the Coburg Land section of the Castle Road, travelers can stop for a break at the hiking shelter in Weidhausen. It is open and staffed only on Sunday mornings and on public holidays.
More places to explore in the wider Coburg destination
The wider Coburg destination includes other distinct attractions in different locations. In Neustadt near Coburg, the Museum of German Toy Industry presents the history of Germany’s toy industry, from home-based work to factory production. Its international collection of traditional costume dolls comprises around 800 exhibits from more than 100 countries. The museum also offers hands-on activities and a museum treasure hunt.
In Ahorn stands the Alte Schäferei, a Baroque estate sheep farm built in 1713. It displays equipment used in farming and crafts, painted furniture and other artefacts from the former Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Also in Ahorn, the 7 km Panorama Trail takes 1.5 to 2 hours to cross the countryside and is suitable for strollers.
SeĂźlach has an old town surrounded by a completely preserved town wall with defensive towers and three gates. From April to September, guided tours of the old town take place there every Sunday at 2 p.m.; no advance booking is required. Check the current dates before planning your visit. The Marterl Trail around SeĂźlach offers insights into roadside shrines, their history and their religious significance on a walk.
In Rödental, Froschgrundsee is a reservoir; cycling and hiking trails lead to and around it, and a biotope borders the lake. Rosenau Palace in Rödental was the birthplace of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. A nature trail passes Lauterburg. You can also plan your journey to WildPark Schloss Tambach within the wider Coburg destination: bus route 8301 serves the park, and it is a short walk from the “Tambach, Weitramsdorf” stop. Check the current timetable before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Rödental, Neustadt near Coburg, Weitramsdorf, Dörfles-Esbach, Lautertal, Ahorn, Bad Rodach, Coburg.
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