Durach: Accommodation at the Foot of the Allgäu Alps
Accommodation in Durach
Durach is in the Allgäu at the foot of the Allgäu Alps. The River Durach, the K5 Neuenburg circular trail, the village museum and the train connection to Kempten give you specific points of reference for planning your stay. This makes it easier to consider which local features matter to you when choosing accommodation.
Durach und seine voralpine Umgebung von Nordosten
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Alpine foothills and river course
The Durach flows through the town and is a tributary of the Iller. Together with its location at the foot of the Allgäu Alps, it defines Durach’s geographical setting. Extended hikes and walks are possible along the river. The K5 Neuenburg circular trail offers a more precisely described route, with details on distance, duration and historical stops.
Train and bus to Kempten
Trains run hourly between Durach and Kempten; the journey to central Kempten takes five minutes. Check the current timetable before travelling. Durach has a direct connection to the Pfronten-Steinach–Kempten railway line. Kempten is described as a nearby medieval town. Bus routes 20 and 22 connect destinations within Durach, as well as Durach with surrounding communities. Check current timetables and connections before travelling.
The K5 Neuenburg circular trail
The K5 Neuenburg circular trail is 5.91 kilometres long, with a stated duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It starts at Durach School and follows the River Durach to the last houses in the village. Stops include the metre-thick remains of the former keep of Neuenburg and the former BachtelmĂĽhle mill. The ruins of Neuenburg Castle lie southeast of Durach on a wooded hill spur. In addition to the restored remains of the keep, other sections of wall have also been preserved.
The mill’s former use is also part of the history along the route: from the 17th century, Bachtelmühle served as a sawmill and an oil-stamping mill. The K5 also leads to the “Waldschenke” inn, which was mentioned as a paper mill in the 16th century and served as a cement mill from 1850. The route thus combines specific trail information with evidence of the former uses of individual buildings and sites.
Village museum and architectural history
The Durach Village Museum is located at Feldweg 1. The Lingg local history collection features furniture, equipment, clothing and tools from rural life in the 19th and 20th centuries. A second collection has a different focus: the Roggors doll collection comprises more than 200 dolls from various eras and from around the world. The stated opening hours are the first Sunday of the month from 2 to 5 p.m.; check whether these hours are still current before visiting.
A magnificent lime tree stands beside the historic rectory; its age is estimated at around 700 years. The Church of the Holy Spirit is a Roman Catholic late Gothic parish church. Together, the rectory, church and village museum collections offer different insights into Durach’s architectural and local history.
More things to do in the Oberallgäu
The wider Oberallgäu destination also offers attractions in Oberstdorf: visitors there can tour the Heini-Klopfer ski flying hill and take the tower lift to the viewing platform. Oberstdorf also has 200 kilometres of hiking trails and nature trails. These regional options are specifically associated with Oberstdorf.
Accommodation in Durach
Visitors to Durach can choose from holiday apartments and rooms for rent. Individual providers and availability may change. Before making your decision, check whether your chosen accommodation is available for your travel dates.
Discover more destinations: Waltenhofen, Rettenberg, Oy-Mittelberg, Immenstadt Im Allgäu, Fischen Im Allgäu, Oberstdorf, Sonthofen, Lauben
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