In Weitnau, you can explore three different reasons to visit: hiking trails, the traditional autumn market and local cultural history. The focus of your stay depends on whether you’re planning a marked route, a set date in September or a visit centered on religious folk art.

Hiking trails with different destinations

A well-marked hiking route leads from the center of Weitnau south along the Carl Hirnbein Trail toward Hauchenberg and Alpkönig. The Terrainkurweg (terrain therapy trail) leads from Weitnau via Sonneck along a forest road to Alttrauchburg. The descriptions indicate different landmarks: the Carl Hirnbein Trail is identified by its southerly direction and Hauchenberg and Alpkönig, while the Terrainkurweg runs via Sonneck and a forest road to Alttrauchburg.

In Kleinweiler-Hofen, near Weitnau, a hiking educational trail also leads to the ruins of Alt-Trauchburg. This gives you a choice of a route starting in the town center, a trail via Sonneck, and an educational trail in Kleinweiler-Hofen.

Local history and religious folk art

The main town of Weitnau has historic buildings and a neo-Gothic church. The Hohenegg Museum, in the Historic Amtshaus (administrative building) in Weitnau, is dedicated to religious folk art. The collection includes pilgrimage souvenirs, votive offerings, rosaries and reliquary crosses. The pieces were collected mainly by Herbert Zenker, a headteacher in Weitnau. The collection thus brings together different forms of religious folk art and the story of how it was assembled.

The autumn market as a planning point

The traditional autumn market in Weitnau takes place every year on the second Saturday in September.

More destinations in Oberallgäu

The wider Oberallgäu destination offers more options in other towns. Oberstdorf has 200 kilometers of hiking trails and nature trails. You can also visit the Heini Klopfer Ski Flying Hill there; the tower elevator takes visitors to the observation platform on the ski jump tower.

The Nagelfluhkette Nature Park Center is located in Immenstadt-Bühl, right by Lake Alpsee. Its free-to-visit interactive exhibition covers animals, plants, their habitats and the protected area’s special features. From Immenstadt station, the “Achis Wasserweg” themed trail leads to the center in a 30-minute walk. In bad weather, bus routes 39, 11 and 81 go there. Check journey times and bus availability before setting out.

The Allgäu Mountain Farming Museum in Immenstadt-Diepolz is an interactive open-air museum. Housed in historic buildings, it documents the lives of Allgäu mountain farmers; opening dates vary by season. The Breitach Gorge can be explored on well-maintained, secured paths, though trail conditions may vary seasonally.

The Starzlach Gorge between Burgberg and Sonthofen is a starting point for hiking and canyoning; conditions and access may vary. Cycling is also part of the Oberallgäu’s offerings, from leisurely rides to more challenging ones. Rustic mountain huts serve regional specialties; the availability of individual huts may vary.

Discover more destinations: Missen-Wilhams, Hellengerst, Blaichach, Wertach, Lauben, Durach, Oy-Mittelberg, Sonthofen.

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