Discover Allersberg

Allersberg combines a rich local history with culture and cycling tours. Its historic churches, market square and various cycle routes offer different ways to choose what to explore. You can tailor your stay to the subject that interests you most.

Churches and local history in Allersberg

The Old Catholic Parish Church of All Saints is the oldest place of worship and also the oldest building in Allersberg. Its tower dates from the 12th century. The Romanesque church is surrounded by a fortification, most of which has been preserved. The Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary focuses on different aspects: this Baroque church houses one of the largest ceiling paintings in the Diocese of Eichstätt, depicting the Assumption of Mary. It is also the resting place of eight notable figures from Allersberg, including Sybilla Maurer, known as the “saviour of Allersberg’s wire-drawing industry.” Together, the two churches offer different perspectives on the town’s architectural and commemorative history.

The Baroque market square is also part of Allersberg’s history. Its historic buildings took shape during the town’s heyday, following the introduction of leonische Drahtzieherei (gold and silver wire-drawing) in the 18th century. The Gilardi exhibition in the former factory building explores the history of the Jacob Gilardi company and Sybilla Maurer, regarded as the “saviour of Allersberg’s wire-drawing industry.” One interactive activity focuses on Christmas decorations: visitors can decorate a virtual Christmas tree with decorations made in Allersberg. Check the exhibition’s current opening information before visiting.

The Allersberg Historical Trail has nine stops and offers insights into the town’s history. It provides a structured way to explore the area’s past; no specific duration is given. The traditional church fair is also a regular event in the annual calendar: it is always held on the last weekend in July. If you would like to plan your stay around it, check the specific event dates.

Cycling tours and excursions in the Roth destination

Cycling tours start in Allersberg and take you around Lake Rothsee or through the Franconian Lake District as far as Ornbau. These directions offer a clear choice: you can consider a tour around the lake or a route through the lake district with Ornbau as your destination. No journey times are specified; when planning, the first thing to consider is which route suits your stay.

Lake Rothsee lies between Roth, Hilpoltstein and Allersberg and covers 210 hectares. In the wider Roth destination, the “An der Kleinen Roth” nature trail follows the stream of the same name. The stream rises east of Allersberg and gives Lake Rothsee its name. The trail is 2.3 kilometres long and has seven information stops. In Kammerstein, the KammerSTEINPILZpfad offers a different theme: the four-kilometre trail features ten mushroom-shaped quiz stations and a playground along the route.

Other attractions in the wider Roth destination cater to different groups. The Rothsee Environmental Education Centre offers guided tours throughout the year, tailored to the age and abilities of school classes, kindergarten groups, people with disabilities and visitor groups. During school holidays and at weekends, it runs an open programme for children and families, who can also explore the centre independently. As current dates may change, check the operator’s programme before visiting. This allows you to consider Allersberg’s local history and possible activities in the wider Roth destination as separate focuses for your stay.

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