The Gänsturm in Weikersheim was built around 1320 and was one of the access gates in the city wall. It was so badly damaged in the Second World War that it was actually supposed to be torn down. Citizens prevented this. In 2002, the tower was rebuilt true to the original according to plans from 1721.

Today it houses the city museum and serves as an observation tower.

Translated by

•

Andi

March 9, 2023

Hiking

Under the motto "Present from the past", the city museum in and on the Gänsturm gives an insight into the history of the city of Weikersheim. It is a local museum in the best sense of the word. Climbing the Gänsturm offers a wonderful view over the Tauber Valley.
Source and information: weikersheim.de/kultur/museen-und- Brauchtum

Translated by

•

Andi

March 9, 2023

Hiking

The Gänsturm, once a Gothic city gate tower, was half destroyed by grenades in the last days of World War II and was only rebuilt in 2003 through civic engagement and now houses the city museum.
Source and information: weikersheim.de/tourismus-freizeit-kultur/tourismus/sehenswertes

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Routes here

Best routes to Goose Tower, Weikersheim

4.4

(20)

103

hikers

1. Weikersheim Castle – Weikersheim Market Square loop from Laudenbach (Württ)

15.5km

04:18

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(26)

hikers

2. View of Weikersheim Castle – Goose Tower, Weikersheim loop from Weikersheim

9.36km

02:37

170m

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(7)

hikers

3. Eisingen Observatory – Goose Tower, Weikersheim loop from Weikersheim

12.3km

03:26

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 280 m

Weather

Sunday 1 March

14°C

1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Location: Weikersheim, Main-Tauber-Kreis, Main-Tauber-Kreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

City Wall Gate of Weikersheim

Eisingen Observatory

Laudenbach Castle

... die "Skulpturen.SCHAU!" in Weikersheim, Taubertal (r)

Guest House of the Weikersheim Castle Music Academy

Saint Kilian Statue at the Entrance to Markelsheim

Kneipp Basin and Rest Area on the Tauber

Dwarf Gallery, Weikersheim Palace – The Sergeant

Am Rosenbrunnen Fountain

Goose Tower, Weikersheim

1. Weikersheim Castle – Weikersheim Market Square loop from Laudenbach (Württ)

2. View of Weikersheim Castle – Goose Tower, Weikersheim loop from Weikersheim

3. Eisingen Observatory – Goose Tower, Weikersheim loop from Weikersheim

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️