Unterthingau combines local history with paths through the Allgäu landscape. The municipality lies on the edge of the Kempten Forest and consists of three districts. It also hosts a historic medieval market every four years, offers a specific hiking loop and has an outdoor swimming pool open seasonally. If you are planning a stay, you can choose between local cultural attractions, outdoor activities and swimming in summer.
Districts and trails
Unterthingau consists of the districts of Unterthingau, Oberthingau and Reinhardsried. Its location on the edge of the Kempten Forest places the municipality in a landscape you can explore on hiking trails within the municipality. The trails are not limited to a single loop: the local hiking trails offer a wider range, while the Brandlemoos Loop is a clearly named route with its own stated distance.
Local history
One historical trace reaches far back: the predecessor church of St. Nicholas in Unterthingau was built around 800 AD. Unterthingau Castle reveals another side of the town that is still in use today. It serves as the seat of the municipality and the administrative community, as well as a library and a venue for associations. These different functions bring local administration, the library and association activities together in one place.
The historic medieval market is also part of the local cultural calendar and takes place every four years. If you want to plan your visit around this event, schedule your trip for the specific date. The four-year cycle makes the market a special occasion that does not take place every year.
Hiking loops and route details
The Brandlemoos Loop is one specific option for a hike: it is about 5.5 kilometres long, passes through gently rolling terrain and starts at the car park of the Gasthof Hirsch “Felderwirt” in Unterthingau. When choosing a route, you can consider whether its approximate distance and described terrain suit your plans.
The Moorwald Loop adds a described sequence of places to the local trails: it runs from Oberthingau to Unterthingau, then via Hauptmannsgreut back to Görisried. The two routes can be distinguished by different features: for the Brandlemoos Loop, the focus is on distance and terrain; for the Moorwald Loop, it is on the sequence of places.
Outdoor swimming pool in summer
On hot summer days, the outdoor swimming pool in Unterthingau offers a place to swim at the end of a cycling trip. It is open during the summer months. So plan a swimming stop as a seasonal option and check the current opening details before your visit.
The wider travel destination of Ostallgäu
The wider travel destination of Ostallgäu offers a range of routes beyond those in any one municipality. The Ostallgäu Cycling Travel Region includes themed regional routes that extend across the entire Ostallgäu. They are signposted throughout, each focuses on its own theme, and they range from 25 to 76 kilometres in length. Ostallgäu also has 32 local hiking routes that showcase special natural and cultural treasures in the towns. These regional options offer a broader framework if you would like to explore more of Ostallgäu in addition to the specific trails in Unterthingau.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Görisried, Mauerstetten, Schwangau, Waal, Pforzen, Westendorf, Eggenthal, Nesselwang.
Go to the overview of the wider travel destination: Ostallgäu.
