Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, Administrative district in Middle Franconia, Germany
This district spans across 968 square kilometers of Bavarian territory, encompassing 27 municipalities between Nuremberg and the Altmühl river valley.
The formation of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen occurred in 1972 through the consolidation of multiple administrative regions, creating a unified district in Middle Franconia.
The district maintains traditional Franconian customs through year-round festivals, markets, and celebrations in its numerous small towns and rural communities.
Residents and visitors access municipal services through offices in both Weißenburg and Gunzenhausen, with administrative headquarters located in Weißenburg in Bayern.
The district contains the Brombachmoor nature reserve and reaches an elevation of 452 meters, featuring landscapes from the Hahnenkamm mountains to the Altmühl valley.
Location: Middle Franconia
Inception: July 1, 1972
Capital city: Weißenburg in Bayern
Elevation above the sea: 452 m
Part of: Franconia
Shares border with: Ansbach, Donau-Ries, Eichstätt district, Roth
Website: https://landkreis-wug.de
GPS coordinates: 49.08000,10.83000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
Großer Brombachsee
9.5 km
St. Johannes der Täufer
13.1 km
Solnhofen Limestone
23.6 km
Fossa Carolina
12.5 km
Wülzburg
14.2 km
Eichstätt Cathedral
33.2 km
Willibaldsburg
32.3 km
Weißenburg Roman Fort
11.1 km
Zeitpyramide
23.2 km
Ellingen Residence
10.1 km
Burg Pappenheim
19.4 km
Mary Brünnlein Pilgrimage Basilica
24.1 km
Burg Spielberg
9.2 km
Schloss Syburg
22.3 km
Burg Wernfels
13.6 km
Benediktinerinnenabtei St. Walburg
33 km
Hahnenkammsee
15.2 km
Steinerne Rinne bei Wolfsbronn
8.4 km
Heidenheim Abbey
9.4 km
Schnittlinger Loch
11 km
Roman bath in Weißenburg in Bayern
10.8 km
Kloster Rebdorf
32.6 km
Juratrockenhang mit der Felsgruppe "Zwölf Apostel"
24.9 km
Sandsee Castle
14.5 km
Bastionsgarten (Eichstätt)
32.4 km
Schloss Altenmuhr
12.4 km
DRG 01 220 → DB 001 2250-3
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Jura Museum
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