Fischen i.Allgäu: Iller, Weidach and Culture
Accommodation in Fischen in the Allgäu
Get to know Fischen i.Allgäu through its water, floodplain forest and local history. The Iller flows through the village; Fischen’s floodplain forest is called Weidach. Fischen is a climatic health resort and comprises seven hamlets. Its different highlights can help you plan your trip.
Explore the Iller floodplains and Weidach
From Fischen railway station, a level, barrier-reduced walking path leads through the Iller floodplains to Auwaldsee lake. The route is around 1.5 kilometres long, with an estimated walking time of about 20 minutes. This gives you a specific distance and time for planning. However, barrier-reduced does not automatically mean step-free. If you need a step-free route, check the exact path before your visit. The paths in Weidach are also suitable for people with disabilities, thanks to the level terrain and their width.
Compare forest paths and hikes
The twelve gates in Weidach tell the story of the floodplain forest and its significance to local people. They introduce visitors to the forest and its inhabitants. Fischen’s Squirrel Forest offers a different nature experience: its adventure trail has five stations called “children’s gates”, which share information about the lives of squirrels. The two attractions have different focuses: the history and inhabitants of the floodplain forest on the one hand, and the lives of squirrels on the other.
The “Waterways – Towards the Source” hike follows varied walking and hiking trails along the Iller, through floodplain forests, quiet stretches of woodland and open meadows. The Fischen Trilogy circular trail runs along the foothills of the Allgäu Alps and offers a floodplain forest atmosphere, views of the Iller and Auwaldsee lake, and a view of the Hörner range. You can choose between the two routes based on the landscapes described. Before setting off, check the published distance and difficulty for each route. The climatic health hiking trails in Fischen and the surrounding area were developed in collaboration with the Chair of Public Health at the University of Munich and local spa doctors.
Local history and the history of winter sports
The first documented consecration date of the parish church of St. Verena in Fischen is 1126. The FIS Ski Museum offers another perspective on local culture: its exhibits cover the history of alpine and Nordic skiing, as well as other winter sports. This means that, alongside the landscape and local history, the development of winter sports is another subject to explore.
More destinations in the Oberallgäu
The Oberallgäu offers additional, distinct themes to help you plan your trip. The World Championship trail network at the Nordic Centre Oberstdorf/Allgäu includes more than 30 different route options, including a 6.25-kilometre loop with the steep Burgstall climb. Trail availability is seasonal; check in advance which routes are open. In Oberstdorf, you can also visit the Heini-Klopfer ski flying hill. The tower lift takes visitors to the viewing platform on the ski jump tower. The Nagelfluhkette Nature Park Centre is in Immenstadt-Bühl, right by Lake Alpsee. Its free-to-enter interactive exhibition explores animals, plants, their habitats and the special features of the protected area. Opening arrangements may vary; check the latest information before visiting.
You can include Oberstdorf and Immenstadt-Bühl as independent destinations in the Oberallgäu. Search for the place whose attractions best suit your travel plans, then choose the specific accommodation location to match your plans.
Discover more destinations: Bolsterlang, Weitnau, Oberstdorf, Durach, Blaichach, Obermaiselstein, Sulzberg, Immenstadt in the Allgäu.
Go to the main travel overview: Oberallgäu.
