Hellengerst: Raised Bog, Trails and Churches

If you are planning accommodation in Hellengerst, you will find a combination of raised bog, trails, bodies of water, golf and historically significant churches in the area. A raised bog at around 1,000 m above sea level, the old railway embankment as a walking and cycling path, the Speckbach Waterfall and the parish churches in Hellengerst and Weitnau give your stay different focal points. For daily planning, the destinations can be clearly separated: walking and cycling tours run along the railway embankment, the Speckbach circular route leads into the Breitenmoos nature reserve, and the churches are located in Hellengerst and Weitnau.

Raised Bog and Golf on the High Plateau

Hellengerst offers a raised bog at around 1,000 m above sea level. The Hellengerst Golf Club provides another clear focal point: its 18-hole golf course is located in the Allgäu directly next to the Hanusel Hof Hotel on a high plateau with panoramic mountain views. Facilities include carts, trolleys, a driving range, grass tees and a restaurant. A driving range is used to practise long shots; grass tees are teeing areas on natural ground. The high-plateau location connects the golf course with the panoramic mountain views described there.

Cycling and Hiking Trails along a Former Railway Line

A convenient cycling and hiking path runs through Hellengerst along the former Weitnau–Kempten railway line. The old railway embankment is now a well-paved walking and cycling path. In addition, the alternative route of the Way of St. James pilgrimage trail from Buchenberg to Weitnau runs through Hellengerst as a cycling and hiking path along the former railway line. The current route is therefore used both by the cycling and hiking path and by the Way of St. James alternative route. For a tour, this section can be planned as a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians.

Water Experiences and Nature Reserves

The Speckbach Waterfall–Breitenmoos circular hike begins at the former railway station in Hellengerst and leads into the Breitenmoos nature reserve. At the Fuchsbach, visitors can build dams and splash around in the stream; playing in the water is possible at the Speckbach Waterfall. Seating is available at the foot of the waterfall for relaxing. The Schönleitenmoos nature reserve in the Wierlinger Forest is 1 km northeast of Hellengerst.

Churches and Architectural History in Hellengerst and Weitnau

The area around the Catholic Parish Church of St. Stephen in Hellengerst contains medieval and early modern archaeological findings. The church is a listed historic monument. It is a hall church with a recessed, three-sided closed choir and a northern gabled-roof tower; its core is Late Gothic, and it was renovated in 1773. The Catholic Parish Church of St. Stephen in Weitnau is also a listed historic monument. Its building is likewise a hall church with a recessed, three-sided closed choir and a northern gabled-roof tower. The church is Late Gothic at its core and was renovated in 1773. In both churches, the hall church, recessed choir and northern gabled-roof tower form part of the architectural design. In both cases, the 1773 renovation stands alongside the Late Gothic core; in Hellengerst, medieval and early modern archaeological findings are also present.

For regional orientation, you can also visit Missen-Wilhams.

For the overarching travel overview: Weitnau.