Ruderatshofen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Auerberg is listed as a mountain in the surrounding area of Ruderatshofen, while Hahnenberg is listed as a hill. In the wider regional surroundings, Illasberg and Buchberg are also listed as mountains, Höfelmeier Park as a park, Kempten Abbey as an abbey, and Wies Church as a church.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Ruderatshofen.

Geographical Location

Ruderatshofen lies in the northeastern Allgäu, around 7 km southwest of Kaufbeuren. Elevations range from 711 m above sea level at the Kirnach near Heimenhofen to 863 m at Sattlersbuckl.

History and Customs

Ruderatshofen was first documented in 839 under the name “Hruodoldishoua”. Historically, the town was assigned to the Prince-Bishopric of Augsburg before becoming part of Bavaria in 1803.

In the main town of Ruderatshofen, Klopferstag is preserved as a local custom and is one of the municipality’s living traditions.

Landscape

Ruderatshofen has a gently hilly landscape in the northern Ostallgäu, characterized by meadows, forests, and fields. Higher terrain extends from the Kirnach valley toward Sattlersbuckl.

Activities

Hiking and cycling trails lead around Ruderatshofen through valleys and across higher terrain. These include the “Sagenhafte Weg”, which is associated with stories from the region.

Winter activities around Ruderatshofen include cross-country ski trails and snowshoe routes through snow-covered landscapes.

On Site

Farm holidays have developed in Ruderatshofen and offer insights into rural life. Local shops, craft businesses, and the hospitality industry provide basic services.

For further orientation, you can also view Apfeltrang, Aitrang, and Bidingen.

To the higher-level travel overview: Biessenhofen.