Eggenthal – Chapel, Stations of the Cross and Cycling Trips

Chapel, Local Routes and History

A printed church guide is available at the Marien-Seelen Chapel, providing a detailed description of its history and features. In Eggenthal, the Stations of the Cross route leads uphill to the Baroque Maria Seelenberg Chapel, which is considered the village’s landmark. Together, a distinctive building and the path leading up to it make for a memorable visit.

A different route through the village makes up the circular walk: it starts at St. Afra Church in Eggenthal and passes through the southern lanes to the edge of the village. Unlike the Stations of the Cross route, this walk focuses on the village’s lanes. There is also a historical connection reaching far back into the past: around 2,000 years ago, a fort stood in Eggenthal’s Rechtlewald forest. The chapel, local routes and fort offer different perspectives on Eggenthal.

Cycling Trips and Choosing Where to Stay

Trips to Irsee or to the hamlet community of Holzstetten are described as short but somewhat more challenging cycling trips. Holzstetten is in the municipality of Eggenthal. This gives you two specific destinations to choose from: a ride to Irsee or a trip to a destination within the municipality. These cycling trips offer a different focus from the circular route through the southern lanes.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment, the experiences you want to enjoy can help determine where you stay. If the chapel, Stations of the Cross and circular route are your priorities, Eggenthal puts you close to these local attractions. The two destinations mentioned also offer options for cycling trips. If, on the other hand, you would like to focus on mountains, regional cycling routes or the royal castles, explore these as separate topics within the broader Ostallgäu travel destination.

Ostallgäu as a Broader Travel Destination

Within the broader Ostallgäu travel destination, the mountains in Ostallgäu district belong to the Vils Alps in the southwest and the Ammer Alps in the southeast. At 2,082 metres, the Hochplatte is the highest mountain in the Ostallgäu. This landscape overview complements Eggenthal’s local attractions with a regional perspective on the mountain scenery.

Cultural attractions in the Ostallgäu also offer distinct experiences: since 12 July 2025, Neuschwanstein Castle, together with Linderhof Palace, the Royal House on Schachen and Herrenchiemsee Palace, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles can only be visited as part of a guided tour.

The Ostallgäu also offers regional options for cycling and hiking. The Ostallgäu Cycle Travel Region includes routes that cover the entire Ostallgäu; each is 25 to 76 kilometres long, consistently signposted and has its own theme. The Ostallgäu also has 32 local hiking routes that showcase special natural treasures and local attractions. These regional offerings cover more ground than the short cycling trips mentioned for Eggenthal.

Another distinct destination in the Ostallgäu is Lake Forggensee: covering more than 15 km², it is Bavaria’s fifth-largest lake and Germany’s largest reservoir. The Lake Forggensee Cycle Route loops around the lake. During the summer season, Forggensee boat trips run regularly; check the current timetable before planning your visit.

Discover more destinations: Friesenried, Rieden am Forggensee, Nesselwang, Lechbruck Am See, Eisenberg, Oberostendorf, Mauerstetten, Germaringen.

View the overview of the wider destination: Ostallgäu.