Statue of St. John of Nepomuk loop from Oettingen in Bayern

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Statue of St. John of Nepomuk loop from Oettingen in Bayern

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Statue of St. John of Nepomuk loop from Oettingen in Bayern

03:14

12.5km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Geopark Ries

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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94 m

Oettinger Brewery Copper Kettle

Highlight • Monument

The eastern driveway offers a beautiful view of the "water side" Oettingens and the two steeples. Another eye-catcher is the brewery copper kettle of the Oettinger brewery.

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116 m

Oettingen Brewing Kettle Monument

Highlight • Monument

Although very nicely placed in the roundabout, it is a bit difficult to get close enough for a photo.

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2.01 km

Wörnitz River – Wildlife Habitat

Highlight • River

Along the species-rich Wörnitzauen, the hiking trails lead partly through bird sanctuary. Please stay on the designated paths and keep dogs on a leash to protect the birds that breed here.

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7.50 km

Statue of St. John of Nepomuk

Highlight • Monument

A pretty and sacred statue along the way sets you up for the pilgrimage.

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8.15 km

Bierkeller Motorcycle Friends Megesheim

Highlight • Pub

Information on how beer used to be chilled in the summer. Nice view.

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9.52 km

View of the Nördlinger Ries Crater from the Rote Panoramastraße

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view from the rim over the impact crater.

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9.69 km

Riesrandweg Panorama Trail, Geopark Ries

Highlight • Trail

12.2 km

St. Christopher and the Christ Child at the Wörnitz Bridge

Highlight • Monument

12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

1.44 km

1.14 km

233 m

170 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

4.11 km

1.72 km

1.28 km

815 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

8°C

3°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

March 18, 2023,Wörnitztal-Riesrandweg

Now we finally know why Oettingen is also called the city of storks. We have never seen so many storks in one place. It rattled from every imaginable direction, almost continuously. 😃🥰

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