Kreuzthal: Forest Landscape, Glasius Trail and Village History

Kreuzthal lies in a heavily wooded part of the Allgäu foothills of the Alps and is notable for its unique geographical location: the border between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg runs along the Eschach Valley directly through the village, separating the hills of the Adelegg range there. Anyone planning a trip combining landscapes, regional history and a variety of activities will find a manageable starting point here for discovering many different aspects of the area.

Forest Landscape and History on the Glasius Trail

One of the most distinctive experiences in Kreuzthal is the Glasius Trail. The themed trail is just over 4 km long and has 16 play and information stations about the history of glassmaking in the Adelegg. The stations were built based on historical models and convey the history of glassmaking during the “Glass Age” from 1654 to 1898. The trail therefore combines physical activity with a specific insight into the region’s past.

The Glasius Trail can be started in Kreuzthal at the Kreuz Inn. For planning your day, the stated length of just over 4 km is a useful guide. Families and travel groups with different interests can plan the trail as a shared activity, while the play and information stations offer various ways to engage with the history. Anyone particularly interested in the development of craftsmanship in the Adelegg will find an illustrative thematic focus here.

Village Church and Historical Traces

The village itself also offers a cultural point of interest. The Catholic parish church of St. Martin in Kreuzthal is a listed building dating from 1746, with a timber structure clad in wooden shingles on the outside and plastered on the inside. The area around the church and its cemetery also contains medieval and early modern archaeological remains. Anyone interested in architectural history and older traces of settlement can include this area in their exploration of Kreuzthal without making their stay exclusively about hiking.

Refreshment, Exercise and Regional Products

For a different way to spend the day, there is an outdoor volleyball court at the Kreuzthal swimming pool. The natural outdoor swimming pool in Kreuzthal has a children’s pool. These two facilities complement the walking and cultural attractions with opportunities for exercise and spending time by the water. Which stops you combine depends on the interests of your travel group and the pace you want for the day.

Another insight into the local character can be found in the “Kreuzthaler Krämle” range at the Kreuzthal village shop. It includes various herbal teas, honey, fruit spreads, chutneys, herbal salts, various syrups, Adelegg fruit schnapps and goat’s cheese of Demeter quality. The range therefore offers a remarkable variety of different products.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Kreuzthal, it is worth first deciding what you want to focus on during your trip. The Glasius Trail lends itself to a plan combining exercise and regional history, while the parish church, cemetery and village shop offer additional cultural and everyday discoveries. The natural outdoor swimming pool and outdoor volleyball court provide a different focus. Accommodation in Kreuzthal can therefore serve as a starting point for a varied stay in which you combine individual interests without committing to just one type of holiday.

For further options when selecting suitable destinations, you can also consider Ahegg.

For the higher-level travel overview: Buchenberg.