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Late Gothic sculptures in the parish church

The parish church of St. Peter and Paul houses valuable Late Gothic sculptures, including a Madonna figure and a Pietà. These terms refer to different subject matter: a Madonna depicts Mary, while a Pietà shows Mary with the dead Jesus. The church thus features two specific examples of religious art. If you are interested in imagery and its religious significance, this offers a clear starting point for exploring Bissingen. Visitor access may change; if you would like to see the sculptures in person, check current access arrangements in advance.

Pilgrimage route and route past the castle

The Stations of the Cross route leads from the northeastern edge of Bissingen to the Marian pilgrimage site of Buggenhofen, about one and a half kilometres away. It has been used as a pilgrimage route for generations. Its starting point, named destination, and long tradition give this route its own character: the route and its connection to pilgrimage are part of what makes it a worthwhile outing.

The Kesseltal NaTour offers a different route connection, passing Bissingen Castle. The two can therefore be distinguished by their focus: the Stations of the Cross route leads to the Marian pilgrimage site of Buggenhofen and is defined by its role as a pilgrimage route; for the Kesseltal NaTour, the named feature is its course past Bissingen Castle. If you want to include several interests in your trip planning, you can weigh up these different themes accordingly.

More to discover in the destination of Dillingen An Der Donau

The wider destination of Dillingen An Der Donau also offers landscape and architectural attractions. The DonAUwald hiking trail runs for just under 60 kilometres through the Danube floodplain forests; 40 kilometres of it are in the district of Dillingen. It is Bavarian Swabia’s first premium hiking trail. All five classic stages can be conveniently reached by train, making the journey climate-friendly. If you would like to plan one of these stages, check the current timetable before travelling.

The landscape along the Danube in the district of Dillingen also has a distinctive history: years of gravel extraction created a unique landscape of water and lakes. This offers a different focus from the floodplain forests of the DonAUwald hiking trail. In the same wider destination, the seven chapels are intended to serve as landmarks and architectural features in the landscape. At the same time, they carry forward the tradition of chapel building in a contemporary design.

Another regional attraction is the Donautal-Radelspaß. It takes place every two years on a weekend in September, with the central event held in the district of Dillingen. It features three signposted routes that are closed to cars and offer culinary and cultural excursions. If you are planning a specific visit, check the date of that year’s event. The destination of Dillingen An Der Donau therefore offers not only hiking and landscape attractions, but also a recurring cycling event and contemporary architecture.

Choose the right focus for your accommodation search

When looking for a holiday apartment in Bissingen, you can start with the places and activities you want to shape your stay: the parish church and its sculptures, the Stations of the Cross route to Buggenhofen, or the route that passes Bissingen Castle. If you would also like to take the wider attractions of Dillingen An Der Donau into account, include them separately in your trip planning.

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