Deggenhausertal: Hiking, Swing Trail and Local Delights

Hiking on Circular Trails with Alpine Views

The hiking trail network covers 200 km. One themed route is the meditative St. Francis Way: this 6.7 km circular trail starts in Wittenhofen, passes through Obersiggingen and returns to Wittenhofen. Wayside shrines along the route are decorated with motifs from the Canticle of the Sun by St. Francis of Assisi. The route combines a clearly defined circular trail with a religious theme that offers its own reason to explore, even apart from hiking.

Another tour leads to Höchsten and down to Obersiggingen. The trail passes along the village stream and fields at the edge of the forest, then by the car park in Deggenhausen and back to the starting point. Höchsten reaches nearly 838 metres above sea level. In clear weather, a purpose-built pavilion there offers a 240-kilometre panorama of the Alps. When choosing a tour, you can therefore decide between the meditative character of the St. Francis Way and a mountain hike with a viewpoint.

The Swing Trail with Children

The Deggenhausertal Swing Trail is an approximately 5 km circular route with 14 swings and seesaws for children and adults. Most of it follows a lightly trafficked municipal connecting road and a paved farm track, so it can also be completed with a pushchair or tricycle. The route combines exercise with regular play stops, making it easy to plan as a family activity in its own right. The Swing Trail is open from the start of the Easter holidays until early November. If you would like to include this tour in your stay, be sure to take this period into account when planning your trip.

Cycling, Local Produce and an Indoor Pool

The Organic Farm Delights Cycling Tour runs through Deggenhausertal and visits local organic farms. There, visitors can see behind the scenes, talk with farmers and enjoy produce directly from the producers. The tour is suitable for families, nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts who appreciate good food. Its particular appeal is that the stops combine insights into the farms and direct contact with producers with cycling.

Another option is the Aquatal Wittenhofen indoor swimming pool, which has a separate children’s pool. The sauna and wellness area includes a solarium, sauna, steam room, experience showers and a sauna garden. Alongside the trails and cycling tours, swimming and wellness are therefore other options to consider when planning your vacation.

Village Churches and Chapels

Deggenhausertal has a number of notable village churches and chapels. They add to the options for travellers who would like to discover places with religious or local history as well as enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Along with the St. Francis Way, whose wayside shrines feature the Canticle of the Sun, this cultural aspect offers another way to shape your stay.

When searching for a holiday apartment, the interests described here can help you decide: hiking, a family outing with swing stops, a cycling tour of organic farms, or time for culture and wellness each offer a different focus for your days in Deggenhausertal.

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