Discover Lechfeld

Lechfeld combines cultural history, experiences in nature, and routes for hikers and cyclists. Those looking for a holiday apartment here can tailor their stay to their own interests: Around Untermeitingen, historic buildings and a museum take center stage, while the Lech floodplains, the Via Claudia and various historical trails offer inspiration for active days.

Cultural history around Schlossberg

A particularly diverse cultural and historical focus can be found at Schlossberg in Untermeitingen. The local cultural heritage includes St. Stephen’s Parish Church, the Imhof palace complex and Haus Imhof, built in 1733 and developed from the former hospital. The Catholic parish church of St. Stephen was first mentioned in documents in 1158. Its tower dates from the Romanesque period, and the choir stalls feature carved reliefs of the Fourteen Holy Helpers from the early 16th century. Tomb monuments also commemorate the Imhof family.

The Imhofvilla and Haus Imhof provide further insights into the history of the complex: The Imhofvilla was built next to the former hospital in 1874. The Gängele connects Schlossberg directly with Rathausplatz in Untermeitingen. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy a cultural exploration during your stay, combining architectural history, ecclesiastical art and local history without having to commit to a single theme.

Lech floodplains, Via Claudia and historical trails

The Lech floodplains offer kilometers of hiking and cycling trails. Those who prefer to follow historical traces will find a section of the ancient Roman road Via Claudia in Graben. It runs there from north to south; outside the village, it has been developed as a cycle path. The Via Claudia also ran along the northern edge of the old village of Untermeitingen. This means you can explore nature trails and historic transport routes separately, depending on your preferred focus.

The historical trail relating to the Battle of Lechfeld leads at various stations into the world of more than 1,000 years ago. Topics include the fighters’ equipment, possible approach routes and the everyday lives of the people. The cycling tour along Historical Trail 955 connects all the stations of the historical trail and can be completed as a circular tour or in sections. This is a practical option for days when you are planning a longer route or would prefer to divide your exploration into individual sections.

Museum, churches and special places

The Lechfeld Military History Museum presents the development of the military at the site from 1859 onward, with a focus on the period from 1956 to the present day. Special exhibitions, discussion forums and encounters complement the museum program. The Versöhnungskirche Lagerlechfeld offers a different architectural accent. It is a stop on the Lechfeld Peace Trail and is characterized by a modern brick design with a striking roof structure.

The Maria-Hilf Church is also one of the region’s notable religious destinations. It is a pilgrimage church built on the model of the Pantheon in Rome. In Klosterlechfeld, the natural monument known as “Alte Schachtel” has also been designated an extensive natural monument since 1980. These different destinations give your trip several possible focal points: history, architecture, religious buildings or landscape.

Active experiences and guidance when choosing accommodation

The Untermeitingen disc golf course is located at the sports complex in Untermeitingen. It is available for use; playing is at your own risk and responsibility. Together with the cycling and hiking trails, this creates a range of activities that you can combine according to your daily plans. When choosing a holiday apartment in Lechfeld, the key consideration is therefore whether you want to focus on cultural destinations, routes through the Lech floodplains, historical trails or a combination of these themes.

Untermeitingen is located on the B17 federal highway and the Augsburg–Kaufering railway line. This transport connection is an additional point of reference when choosing your accommodation based on your preferred arrival route and planned excursion program. For other regional destinations, you can also include Walkertshofen, Horgau, Altenmünster, Fischach, Scherstetten, Dinkelscherben, Schwabmünchen and Augsburg in your further travel plans.

To the higher-level travel overview: Augsburg.