Blaichach: Tradition and Nearby Trails
Accommodation in Blaichach
Blaichach can be explored through its historic religious buildings, recurring events and specific nearby trail options. When choosing accommodation, location is key: the chapel, Martinusritt and Advent market are associated with Blaichach; the Gunzesried-Säge trail is nearby, while other cross-country skiing options are located in Oberstdorf in the Oberallgäu.
Die Mitteralpe im Ostertal zeigt den alpinen Landschaftsraum der Gemeinde Blaichach.
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Religious Buildings and Local History
The Catholic St. Florian Chapel, dating from the 18th century, stands in Blaichach’s Altmummen district. Its magnificent altarpiece is a distinctive feature. The Catholic Church of St. Martin is also in Blaichach. St. Florian Chapel brings together its 18th-century origins and magnificent altarpiece; St. Martin is also a Catholic church in Blaichach.
Traditions and Dates
The Martinusritt horse blessing has been held annually in Blaichach since 1652. The Advent market is also part of the annual calendar: it takes place on the eve of the first Sunday of Advent in the paved forecourt of the church and town hall. These events fall at different times of the year, giving your stay a different local focus depending on when you visit.
Gunzesried, a district of Blaichach, is known for its flora, fauna and hiking trails. The annual Viehscheid cattle drive takes place there on September 17. In mid-September, the herders drive the herds down from the alpine pastures into the valley.
Trails and Seasonal Activities
The Cheese and Herb Summer in Blaichach is a seasonal program running from June 1 to September 30. It includes guided hikes and workshops.
Nearby, Inselsee offers water ski lifts, an aqua park, Aqua Chimp, a café and a beer garden. Operations may vary by season. The 3-Lake Route starts at Blaichach train station and follows the Iller Cycle Path to Inselsee.
Winter Information
The nearby Gunzesried-Säge cross-country ski trail is 12.5 kilometers long and rated difficult. Grooming and snow conditions can vary; check them before setting out.
More Destinations in the Oberallgäu
In the wider Oberallgäu destination, Oberstdorf offers a different scale of hiking and cross-country skiing options: it has 200 kilometers of hiking trails and nature trails. The World Cup trail network at the Nordic Zentrum Oberstdorf/Allgäu includes more than 30 route variations. These include a 6.25-kilometer loop with a steep climb up Burgstall. The Nagelfluhkette Nature Park Center is located in Immenstadt-Bühl in the Oberallgäu. Its free exhibition invites visitors to explore animals, plants, their habitats and the special features of the protected area. The Allgäu Mountain Farming Museum is located in Immenstadt-Diepolz in the Oberallgäu. This interactive open-air museum documents the lives of Allgäu mountain farmers in historic buildings.
The Heini Klopfer Ski Flying Hill is also in Oberstdorf. Visitors can tour it and take the tower elevator to the observation platform atop the ski jump tower.
Discover more destinations: Bihlerdorf, Sonthofen, Bad Hindelang, Lauben, Buchenberg, Sulzberg, Rettenberg, Altusried
Return to the main travel overview: Oberallgäu.
