Peißenberg: Mining History and Active Experiences

Mining history at the museum and along the Stollenweg trail

The Peißenberg Mining Museum presents the history of Upper Bavarian coal in 14 rooms, from its formation to the last shift in the mine. If you would like to learn more about the miners’ working lives, you can visit part of the former Tiefstollen mine with a museum guide. The tour complements the exhibition with a glimpse inside the mine and of underground work.

You can also encounter the area’s mining history outside the museum. Marked with the number 76, the Stollenweg trail is about 10 km long; it is estimated to take around three hours. It starts at the car park at the mining museum (Tiefstollen). Along the way are the concrete foundations of the former cableway, which carried coal from Hohenpeißenberg to Peißenberg. Both the approximate trail length and the estimated duration are useful points of reference when planning your day.

Get active on the spoil heaps and in the region

If you enjoy getting around on wheels, there is a pump track on the Alte Bergehalde. It can be used by BMX riders, mountain bikers, skateboarders and scooter riders. There is also a disc golf course on the Neue Bergehalde, suitable for beginners and people of all ages. It offers a different way to spend time outdoors: the focus here is on playing together rather than doing a lap of the pump track.

For hikes and bike rides, you can look beyond the town: the wider region around Peißenberg and Hohen Peißenberg has an extensive network of trails through mixed forests. If you enjoy spending time outdoors during your stay, these trails could be one reason to consider Peißenberg and its surroundings as a destination. The options offer different experiences—the Stollenweg trail combines the route with traces of coal transport, while the regional network leads through mixed forests.

Leisure pool, sauna and cultural programme

Rigi Rutsch’n is a leisure pool with a sauna area and another leisure option in Peißenberg. The sauna area covers around 1,500 m² and offers five saunas at different temperatures. If you would like to focus on the sauna area during your outing, you can choose from several temperature options here. The stated area and number of saunas give you a concrete idea of the size and layout of what is on offer.

Tiefstollenhalle is another local venue for culture and events. Its programme includes cabaret, concerts, singing and theatre, as well as slide presentations, flea markets and exhibitions. The range therefore spans everything from stage performances to talks and markets. If you are planning a stay that includes culture as well as outdoor activities, this mix of events offers another option to explore.

Which focus suits your stay?

You can experience Peißenberg in different ways depending on your interests: the exhibition and visit to the former Tiefstollen mine focus on mining, while the pump track and disc golf offer different forms of active recreation. The Stollenweg trail and the regional hiking and cycling network add routes in and around the town. When choosing a holiday apartment, your personal interests can help: consider which of these experiences appeal to you most during your stay in Peißenberg.

More places to help plan your trip: Oberhausen, Peiting, Weilheim in Oberbayern, Eberfing, Wessobrunn, Raisting, Penzberg and Huglfing.

For the regional travel overview: Weilheim-Schongau.