Bürgerturm Türmle Heidenheim – Knöpfleswäscherin Fountain loop from Heidenheim an der Brenz
Bürgerturm Türmle Heidenheim – Knöpfleswäscherin Fountain loop from Heidenheim an der Brenz
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Bürgerturm Türmle Heidenheim – Knöpfleswäscherin Fountain loop from Heidenheim an der Brenz
00:48
2.89km
50m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 22, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.23 km
Former Thurn & Taxis Post Office
Highlight • Historical Site
1.35 km
Bürgerturm Türmle Heidenheim
Highlight • Monument
This civic tower is the last of the original six guard towers and four gate towers of the medieval city fortification. It was added around 1400 in the existing since the 13th century eastern city wall section. The bricked tower was covered by a Halbkegeldach until the end of the 18th century, after which he received the existing timber-framed tower.
Currently, these rooms serve the Heidenheimer Kunstverein as exhibition spaces.
Source: Kunstverein Heidenheim
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1.47 km
Knöpfleswäscherin Fountain
Highlight • Monument
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The center of the pedestrian zone is the well of the Knöpfleswäscherin before the Elmar-Doch-Haus. "Knöpfleswäscher", so the Heidenheimer are often called joking. The name stands for resourceful people who have "nothing misappropriated". Why this is so, tells an anecdote.
In the good old days, a local citizen wanted to bring her husband a basket full of knöpfle (a local specialty, similar to steamed noodles) to work. On the way she stumbled and the Knöpfle fell into the dust. The woman picked them up, washed them in the city stream and her husband consumed them with great appetite.
Source: Heidenheim.de Stand 21.03.2015
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1.48 km
Elmar-Doch House (Old Town Hall), Heidenheim
Highlight • Historical Site
The building is named after the long-time mayor, Elmar Doch (Mayor from 1957 to 1969).
In 1972, it lost its function when the town hall moved to the new building.
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1.55 km
Castle Pharmacy
Highlight • Monument
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1.64 km
Heidenheim an der Brenz pedestrian zone
Highlight • Settlement
1.81 km
St. Michael's Church and Parish House
Highlight • Religious Site
Next to St. Michael's Church stands the rectory, built in 1711, with its remarkable half-timbering.
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2.89 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.55 km
674 m
314 m
150 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.46 km
1.15 km
157 m
< 100 m
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Sunday 21 June
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17°C
22 %
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