Fischbachau – Cross-country Skiing, Swimming and Culture

Fischbachau offers a range of ways to spend your vacation: cross-country skiing on groomed trails, cycling tours around the municipality, a heated outdoor pool and cultural discoveries. Which of these you focus on can also influence your choice of holiday apartment and when you travel.

Winter cross-country skiing and a variety of cycling tours

Fischbachau has around 44 kilometers of excellently groomed trails for classic cross-country skiing and skating. Grooming and accessibility depend on winter conditions. One specific longer route is the Fischbachau–Elbach–Hundham cross-country ski route: It is 17.5 kilometers long, takes three hours and starts at the Fischbachau heated outdoor pool parking lot. The route is rated difficult, but is also family-friendly and offers an opportunity to stop for refreshments. Before setting out, check the current snow and trail conditions.

There are also differences within the municipality when it comes to cycling: In the north, leisurely cycling tours offer no extreme sporting challenges, while the south has challenging mountain bike trails in the mountains. The family-friendly Great Leitzach Valley Loop, Tour No. 13a from “RadlTraum” South, is 20.8 kilometers long, moderately difficult and takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. It starts at Fischbachau School, giving you a clear timeframe and distance to plan your day around.

A day at the pool and short walks

The Fischbachau heated outdoor pool combines indoor and outdoor facilities: The heated indoor pool has a swim-through channel leading to the outdoor pools; there are also aquafitness classes, a large sunbathing lawn and a sun terrace. The water temperature is guaranteed to be 24 °C. Children can enjoy a water playground and two water slides, including a 62-meter-long large water slide. As opening times may vary by season, check the current schedule before planning a day at the pool.

The heated outdoor pool is classified according to the “Reisen für Alle” criteria and bears the “Accessibility Information” award. As this information may be updated, it is advisable to check the latest details before your visit.

The Leitzach footbridge offers a different pace: The half-timbered bridge is one of Fischbachau’s sights and can be explored on a short walk. In the district of Hammer, hikers, horse riders and people with disabilities can conveniently cross the Leitzach via the bridge. The Birkenstein pilgrimage chapel is also located above Fischbachau.

Traditions and architectural history in the municipality

In autumn, the Leonhardi pilgrimage is celebrated in Hundham, in the municipality of Fischbachau. Decorated horses, festival wagons and traditional festive costumes are part of the custom. If you plan to include the procession in your trip, check the exact event dates for the year you intend to visit.

The municipality’s architectural history also offers insights into its past. During the monastery period, the cemetery church of “Mariä Schutz,” also known as the “Old Parish Church,” served as Fischbachau’s church for laypeople. The Church of the Holy Trinity in Wörnsmühl was built in 1965 under the direction of cathedral master builder Dr. Brannekämper. Its colored concrete windows and the window behind the altar are intended to evoke the Baroque interiors of the Bavarian Oberland. The façade frescoes at Jodlhof were created around 1786 and show how the landowners of the time interpreted the political events of their era.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Fischbachau, your planned travel dates are a practical starting point: Trail conditions depend on the weather in winter, the outdoor pool’s opening times vary by season, and the Leonhardi pilgrimage is an autumn tradition with dates that need to be checked each year. This will help you decide which experiences you want to shape your vacation.

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