In Aitrang, a church with a complex architectural history meets a route devoted to myths and legends. The parish church of St. Ulrich tells a story of local culture through its various building phases and works of art; the Aitrang route of the Legends Trail passes through several places in the municipality. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between architecture and art on the one hand, and a route featuring storytelling stops on the other.
Parish Church of St. Ulrich: Building Phases and Works of Art
The Catholic parish church of St. Ulrich is located at LindenstraĂźe 42 in Aitrang. Its choir dates from around 1466 and was raised in 1683/84; the nave was rebuilt in 1867/68. Its construction history thus comprises clearly distinct phases. The nave contains a large fresco by Ludwig Magnus Hotter from 1956. The side walls feature wooden reliefs created in 1973, depicting scenes from the lives of St. Joseph and St. Mary. For those interested in culture, the church offers both historic architecture and works of art from the 20th century.
The Aitrang Route of the Legends Trail
The route starts and ends in Aitrang and passes through Krähberg, Görwangs, Münzenried, Huttenwang and Wenglingen. The Legends Trail brings the myths and legends of Ostallgäu to life through information boards, texts and life-size legendary figures. This offers another way to get to know the place names along the route: the focus is on stories passed down through the generations, not just the path between the stops.
The surface is also described in practical terms for planning: around 96 percent of the route is on asphalt, and around 4 percent on gravel farm and forest tracks. The surface is therefore not uniform throughout. Check the condition of the route before setting out. The four-part Legends Trail network also lists playgrounds and rest areas as family-friendly features; this classification applies to the network as a whole, not exclusively to the Aitrang route.
Other Churches in the Municipality
Other places within the municipality also have churches and chapels with their own histories. The pilgrimage church of St. Alban in Görwangs is a hall church with a recessed choir and a three-sided apse. These terms describe its floor plan: the choir is narrower than the nave and ends in three sides. The church was built from 1697 to 1701, probably incorporating parts of the choir walls of an earlier building dating from 1510. The roof turret was renewed in 1896. The pilgrimage church is located at Görwangs 14, 87648 Aitrang; check access arrangements before visiting, as they may change.
The listed Chapel of St. Magnus in Neuenried was built in 1694; its roof structure was renewed in 1861. The listed Chapel of St. Rosina in Wenglingen was built after 1700. These buildings are in other places within the municipality and should therefore be distinguished from the churches in Aitrang itself. Together with St. Ulrich and St. Alban, they illustrate a range of construction periods and architectural styles, but this does not imply a shared route or a prescribed order for visiting them.
The Wider Travel Destination of Ostallgäu
The wider travel destination of Ostallgäu opens up a broader regional perspective. The mountains in the district belong to the Vilser Gebirge in the southwest and the Ammergebirge in the southeast; at 2,082 metres, the Hochplatte is the highest mountain in Ostallgäu. There are 32 local walking routes in Ostallgäu, showcasing special treasures in nature and in the towns. The Ostallgäu Cycling Travel Region includes regional routes that extend across the whole of Ostallgäu. Each is between 25 and 76 kilometres long, signposted throughout and has its own theme.
Ostallgäu also offers regional points of interest for culture and excursions. Since 12 July 2025, Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, the King’s House on Schachen and Herrenchiemsee Palace have together been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles can only be visited as part of a guided tour. A cycle route runs around Forggensee, which covers more than 15 square kilometres; it is Bavaria’s fifth-largest lake and Germany’s largest reservoir. During the summer season, Forggensee boat services offer regular tours. Check the latest sailing times when planning your trip.
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