Kreuzthal lies in a forested part of the Allgäu Alpine foothills. The border between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg runs through the village along the Eschach Valley, separating the hills of the Adelegg range. Alongside this landscape, the history of glassmaking in the Adelegg offers a distinctive way to explore Kreuzthal.
The Glasiusweg and the Age of Glass
The Glasiusweg is a themed trail just over 4 km long, with 16 play and information stations about the history of glassmaking in the Adelegg. The stations, made based on historical models, tell the story of the “Age of Glass” from 1654 to 1898. So the focus is not just on a route: the trail unfolds a connected theme across several stations. For travellers who enjoy combining cultural history with a hike, this combination is what makes the trail special.
The Gasthof Kreuz in Kreuzthal can serve as a starting point. Check the access regulations before setting out. If the trail is revised, its route details may also change.
The church and layers of history
Another historical landmark is the Catholic parish church of St. Martin in Kreuzthal. In the Bavarian monument inventory (as of 22 July 2025), it is listed as a historic building dating from 1746. Its wooden structure is clad with shingles on the outside and plastered inside. Medieval and early modern archaeological finds have also been discovered around the church and its cemetery. In this way, the specific construction date of 1746 and finds from different periods each add to the history of the village in their own way.
Local products and seasonal offerings
The “Kreuzthaler Krämle” range at the Kreuzthal village shop includes various herbal teas, honey, fruit spreads, chutneys, herb salts and assorted syrups, as well as Adelegg schnapps and Demeter-quality goat’s cheese. Stock and selection may change; if you are interested, check what is currently available in person.
The Kreuzthal swimming pool has an outdoor volleyball court; its availability may be seasonal. The natural outdoor swimming pool in Kreuzthal has a children’s pool, whose facilities may change seasonally. If you are planning to use either of these facilities, check the court’s availability or the natural swimming pool’s current facilities before your visit.
More culture and nature in the wider destination of Buchenberg
In Buchenberg, the old St. Nicholas Church stands on a hill above the Glasbach Valley. Its exact construction date is unknown; much suggests it was built after 1122. The frescoes date from the first quarter of the 15th century. Here, an uncertain estimate of the construction date contrasts with a more precisely dated history of the church’s decoration.
The Historical Farms and Mills Hiking Trail, designed by the local history association, runs through the Glasbach Valley. Information boards point out former sites. Another themed trail in the wider destination of Buchenberg is the soil education trail: this 1.6 km circular route leads through Wirlinger Forest and features nine stations on the functions of soil, as well as walk-through soil profiles.
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Go to the overview of the wider destination: Buchenberg.
