Wen Valley

Wen Valley is a typical dry valley of the Schwäbische Alb northwest of Steinheim am Albuch. Wen Valley is a popular recreation area and until 2009 it was popular for cross golf, parkour and bouldering, but this is since June 2009 as compensation for the erection of Essingen Windpark prohibited.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Description: dry valley in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Also known as: “Felsenmeer Wental” and “Wental”
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bartholomä-Amalienhof airfield and Wental mit Seitentälern und Feldinsel Klösterle.

Bartholomä-Amalienhof airfield

Aerodrome

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Bartholomä-Amalienhof airfield is an aerodrome.

Wental mit Seitentälern und Feldinsel Klösterle

Nature reserve

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Wental mit Seitentälern und Feldinsel Klösterle is a nature reserve.

St. Bartholomäus

Church

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St. Bartholomäus is a church, which is situated 3 km northwest of Wen Valley.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bartholomä and Steinheim am Albuch.

Bartholomä

Village

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Bartholomä is a municipality in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, in Ostalbkreis district. Bartholomä is mainly a commuter town in the historical region of Swabia, that straddles the border between Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Bartholomä is situated 3 km northwest of Wen Valley.

Steinheim am Albuch

Village

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Steinheim am Albuch is a municipality in the district of Heidenheim in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Steinheim is known for its meteorite crater. Steinheim am Albuch is situated 6 km southeast of Wen Valley.