Weyhausen: Local History, the Aller and a Cycling Region
Accommodation in Weyhausen
Local history and settlement pattern
Weyhausen’s local history spans several periods. The first documented reference used the name Weydehusen. In 1350, Weyhausen burned down completely; the village was then rebuilt at its original site. The Rundling, a settlement form typical of the period, has been fully preserved. This brings together a historic turning point and a settlement pattern that has endured.
Archaeological finds also form part of this historical picture: urns found in Weyhausen are estimated to be around 2,500 years old. Weyhausen was originally part of the Welfs’ estates. History enthusiasts will find a variety of points of interest here—from the estimated age of the finds and the village’s early name to its preserved Rundling layout.
Church of the Resurrection and community music
The Church of the Resurrection in Weyhausen was dedicated in 1962. Inside is the oversized wooden sculpture “The Risen Christ” by Kurt Lettow. Music is also a defining feature of many services in the Weyhausen congregation. The church thus brings together a specific dedication year, a named work of art and a musical community tradition—three different perspectives on the village’s cultural character.
The Aller and the landscape
The Aller winds through Weyhausen in many bends, making it a distinctive feature of the local landscape. The Allertal protected area is part of a larger network of protected areas: it lies entirely within the “Aller (including Barnbruch), lower Leine, lower Oker” FFH site and, east of the Elbe Lateral Canal, within the Barnbruch bird sanctuary.
The wider Gifhorn destination offers another perspective on the landscape. Gifhorn district encompasses heathland, forests, moorlands, rivers and lakes. The district is also home to the Drömling UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. These regional landscape features complement the picture of Weyhausen without equating the local course of the Aller with the landscape of the entire district.
Anglers have a specific activity option: in the Weyhausen area, a fishing stretch of the Aller Canal runs from the old B-248 bridge to the mouth at BrenneckenbrĂĽck. Regulations and access may vary. Be sure to check the applicable conditions before fishing.
Cycling and hiking in the wider region
Various resources are available to help plan routes in Gifhorn district. The cycling network comprises around 700 kilometres of leisure cycling routes, plus around 550 kilometres of everyday routes and connecting paths. Around 400 signposted junctions can be combined to create individual cycling routes. As well as information on the networks, these junctions provide reference points for planning your own route.
Another option is the Südheide “Cycling” leaflet. It lists 14 signposted tours, and GPX tracks and further information can be downloaded via a QR code. Since the brochure and data may be updated, it is worth checking the latest version before planning. The wider Südheide region is mostly flat, and many destinations there are easy to reach by bicycle.
Hikers will also find regional guidance: trails in the wider Südheide pass through heathland, meadows, fields and forests, with gentle climbs. They are also suitable for less experienced hikers. Travel planning can therefore take two perspectives into account: Weyhausen’s own local history and landscape, as well as cycling and hiking options in the wider region.
Discover more destinations: Vordorf, Obernholz, IsenbĂĽttel, Bokensdorf, Brome, HankensbĂĽttel, Calberlah, Leiferde.
For the higher-level travel overview: Gifhorn.
