Discover Horgau: Church, Nature and History
Accommodation in Horgau
Horgau is located in the Augsburg – Western Forests Nature Park and combines nature themes with traces of its history. St. Martin’s Church stands in the town center; remains of Celtic burial mounds can also be seen in the town. Rothaue Park focuses on bees, birds, storks and life in the water, while the Weldenbahn Cycle Path runs through Horgau. The options therefore range from architecture and history to nature themes and physical activity. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Horgau, these different highlights can help you plan outings according to the interests of your travel group.
Church architecture and early traces
St. Martin’s Church stands on Martinsplatz in the town center and is one of the area’s outstanding architectural monuments. Its present appearance is largely the result of construction work in the 17th and 18th centuries. The church therefore offers a tangible way to explore Horgau’s architectural history: its present-day appearance was shaped mainly by these two centuries.
In addition, the visible remains of Celtic burial mounds tell of a different historical period. The two themes are easy to distinguish: the church’s architectural history on the one hand, and archaeological traces from Celtic times on the other. Those interested in history will therefore find more than one historical highlight in Horgau.
Nature themes and activities
Rothaue Park has discovery stations about bees, birds and storks, as well as life in the water. These themes offer a different focus from the church and burial mounds: rather than architecture and the past, they center on nature and different habitats. When planning, you can consider whether to explore these nature themes or get to know Horgau through its historical traces.
The Weldenbahn Cycle Path also runs through Horgau. Its route goes from Neusäß via Aystetten, Horgau and Adelsried to Welden in the so-called Swabian Holzwinkel. The paved route is also suitable for inline skating. Alongside the discovery stations in Rothaue Park, this offers other nature-related options for outings: the park and its themed stations, or a ride along the cycle path, which connects Horgau with several towns along its route.
More history in the municipality of Horgau
The municipality’s districts also have their own historical themes. In Horgauergreut, the remains of a castle complex can be seen below the present-day church. From 1479 until the 19th century, Horgauergreut was an important pilgrimage site. These two points relate to the district and add further aspects of the municipality’s history to the historical themes in Horgau itself.
Bieselbach, also a district of the municipality, is known for a valuable wood-carved altar. The Bieselbach Altar is considered the only authenticated major work by Ulm sculptor Daniel Mauch, dating from 1510, and is now protected as a work of art under special international safeguards. If you choose your outings based on specific historical themes, you can distinguish between St. Martin’s Church and the historical features of the districts.
More routes in the wider Augsburg destination
The wider Augsburg destination offers additional nature and cultural themes. The Bonstetten LandArt Art Trail is a 5.65-kilometer circular hiking route; along the way, artist Hama Lohrmann personally explains his sculptures. The three-kilometer meditation trail runs from the Oberschönenfeld Cistercian Abbey to the Weiherhof on the edge of the Schwarzach Valley forest. The stated distances distinguish the two routes, as do their themes: sculptures on the LandArt Art Trail and a meditation trail between the stated endpoints.
The Stauden, Holzwinkel and Reischenau regions are also part of the Augsburg – Western Forests Nature Park. The Augsburg district has a well-developed network of cycle paths. Westwood Alpacas offers regular alpaca hikes and excursions through the nature park. These activities are part of the wider Augsburg destination and complement Horgau’s local themes with further options for planning nature and cultural activities.
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