The elevated parish church of St. Agatha is Kimratshofen’s most important landmark and dates from the late 19th century. The settlement’s presumed founding in the 8th century and nearby Gschnaidt offer other cultural highlights. Trails, events and other churches in the Altusried destination also provide additional topics to consider when planning your trip.
St. Agatha and local history
The parish church of St. Agatha stands above Kimratshofen and is considered the village’s main landmark. It dates from the late 19th century. The village’s history is a separate matter: Kimratshofen is believed to have been founded in the 8th century, and its founding is associated with the historical figure Chunibert. The two dates therefore refer to different things—the construction of the church and the presumed origins of the village. The connection with Chunibert belongs to this presumed founding history, not to the date when the parish church was built.
Pilgrimage chapels in nearby Gschnaidt
The pilgrimage hamlet of Gschnaidt lies between Kimratshofen and Frauenzell. It consists mainly of two chapels and an inn; the chapels are destinations for numerous pilgrimages. Here, the focus is on the two chapels and their significance for pilgrims, while St. Agatha is Kimratshofen’s main landmark. For travellers interested in pilgrimage as a cultural theme as well as church architecture, Gschnaidt offers a distinct point of interest in the surrounding area.
Local amenities
Kimratshofen’s local amenities include bakeries, a butcher and a village inn. If you are planning to shop or stop for a meal, it is best to check the current status of each business in advance, as individual shops may change. This practical aspect of trip planning complements the cultural highlights of the parish church and Gschnaidt.
Routes and culture in the Altusried destination
In the Altusried destination, the Oberallgäu Circular Hiking Trail and the Way of St. James run through Altusried. The two routes offer different experiences: hiking and pilgrimage. Another attraction is the Allgäu Open-Air Theatre. It is located just below the village of Im Tal, right next to the outdoor swimming pool, and stages open-air plays, musicals and fairy tales on a three-year cycle. Operas, operettas and concerts also take place in between.
The individual productions vary. If you are planning to visit the open-air theatre, check the dates of the events in question. This will help you take the specific performance into account when planning, without assuming that the recurring programme cycle includes any particular show.
Seasons and outdoor activities in Altusried
In winter, cross-country ski trails are groomed in Altusried when snow conditions are good. Various loops can be skied over a distance of around 26 kilometres. Snow conditions are therefore an important prerequisite for this winter option; the approximate distance refers to the trails and their various loops, not to a single loop.
Altusried also offers scenic cycling routes and a well-developed network of cycle paths. Continuous cycle connections run from Frauenzell in the west across Altusried to the city of Kempten. The final sections of the network were completed in 2018. Unlike the explicitly snow-dependent trails, cycling focuses on the routes and connections—two distinct ways to plan a trip in the Altusried destination.
The churches also offer a comparison across periods. The parish church of the Assumption of Mary, dating from the early 18th century, stands in Frauenzell, a district of Altusried. It contrasts with Kimratshofen’s parish church of St. Agatha, which dates from the late 19th century.
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