Discover Missen: Moorland and Cycling Tours

Missen brings together two different holiday themes: the planned development of moorland habitat south of the village and cycling tours that lead towards or continue through Missen. If you choose a holiday apartment, these nature and cycling themes can be a good starting point for planning your holiday.

Moorland Development and Cycling Routes in Missen

Along Moorweg south of Missen, the protected-area plan provides for restoring and developing sunny areas of lowland and transitional moorland as habitat for the marsh fritillary butterfly. This gives the nature theme a specific focus: developing moorland habitat for a particular butterfly species.

One cycling tour runs from Leutkirch along a paved cycle path to Urlau, then along Missener Straße towards Missen. Another tour runs from Urlau along Missener Straße towards Missen. By comparison, the tour from Leutkirch also includes the paved section to Urlau, while the other starts in Urlau.

A cycling loop continues through Missen to Beuren. Just before Beuren, Badsee lake is a place to swim or stop briefly at the pizzeria on the campsite. Swimming opportunities depend on the season, and conditions on site may change. Check in advance if you are planning a stop.

Leutkirch im Allgäu as a Distinct Regional Context

In the broader travel destination of Leutkirch im Allgäu, the town lies in a hilly Alpine foothill landscape among forests and ponds. At 886 metres, the Kapf is the highest point in Leutkirch and a distinctive geographical landmark.

The circular hiking trails also offer different highlights. Circular Hiking Trail 1 passes Repsweiher pond and then continues into the Unterer Stadtwald forest. At Siebenbrünnen along this trail, hikers can rest and refresh themselves with cool spring water; water availability may vary. Circular Hiking Trail 2 also passes Repsweiher on the return journey to Leutkirch. A detour leads to Balterazhofer Höhe, which offers views of the Alpine panorama.

The Glasiusweg starts in Schmidsfelden and runs for just over four kilometres along the Eschach through the Adelegg. Its 16 interactive learning and play stations invite children and adults to discover the history of glassmaking in the Adelegg. In the historic glassmaking village of Schmidsfelden, glassmaker Stefan Michaelis gives glassmaking demonstrations; check the current schedule before visiting. The glass museum in the former glassmaking village presents milestones in the region’s glassmaking history and provides information about the history of the “glass barons” and ordinary workers.

In Leutkirch, the Stadtweiher is an 18-hectare swimming lake; swimming conditions may vary. Three activity stations along the family-friendly adventure trail invite visitors to play, picnic and enjoy the views. The “View of Gallus Chapel” station features a viewing frame overlooking Gallus Chapel, a bicycle parking area, a slackline, a lounging bench and a relaxation lounger; the facilities may change. A weekly brass band concert is held in Leutkirch’s market square. Check current concert dates when planning your trip.

Choose Accommodation to Suit Your Holiday Plans

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Missen, plan around the activities that matter to you. The cycling tours described here provide specific route information; the loop via Beuren adds the option of a swim and a stop for refreshments.

Back to the broader travel overview: Leutkirch in the Allgäu.