Discover Peiting

Museum, Church and Roman Traces

The museum in the Klösterle documents Peiting’s history from prehistoric times to the recent past. Its departments cover mining, a ski museum, beekeeping, and hunting and fishing. This brings several themes together: local history, work and crafts, as well as connections to nature and recreation. If you’d like to start by getting an overview of Peiting’s long history, you’ll find several points of interest under one roof.

St. Michael’s Parish Church also preserves tangible historical artifacts: inside are a baptismal font dating from 1331 and 14 Stations of the Cross created as reverse-glass paintings. The Marian Grotto adds its own history to this religious focus. It was built in 1896 by the Peiting parish community under Pastor Braun as a faithful replica of the grotto in Lourdes. Stone steps lead up from Obere Straße in the town centre; from the grotto, you can look out over Peiting. You can continue along the Stations of the Cross to the summit cross on Calvary Hill.

The Villa Rustica near Peiting offers a different way to explore the past: the Roman estate was discovered in 1956 beside the road to the hamlet of Kreut. The remains of the bathhouse were excavated again between 2000 and 2004 and are housed beneath a fully glazed protective structure. Information panels explain the site; additional self-explanatory panels are marked D, E, I and F. Check current access arrangements before visiting. This lets you include the site in your plans without assuming it is currently open.

Trails along the Ammer and on Calvary Hill

The Ammer River Trail in the Schnalz area combines local knowledge and nature across eight information panels. They cover the history, nature, geology and legends of the Ammer. The trail starts at the Schnalz hiking car park, where the first panel shows the route. Its themes make the trail especially interesting for anyone who wants to take in more than just the scenery while out walking.

Another waymarked route is the Peiting Forest Discovery Trail. It leads from the car park at Sonnenbichl via Calvary Hill. To visit the Marian Grotto, the route described from Obere Straße is an option: stone steps lead uphill, and you can then continue along the Stations of the Cross to the summit cross. These details distinguish the respective starting points and routes rather than combining them into a single trail.

A footpath from the town centre leads to the memorial chapel via the grotto path to the Marian Grotto. From there, a path branches off to the right towards the chapel. The chapel commemorates the victims of expulsion and honours the contribution of newcomers to the development of the market town of Peiting. A visit combines a specific route description with the purpose of the memorial.

The geotope can also be reached via a described route: from August-Morals-Straße, signs point the way to the car park. From there, an approximately 1.2-kilometre paved path runs along the B472 to the geotope and is described as suitable for wheelchair users. Check the route conditions in advance if you plan to use this access.

Compare Cycling Routes by Distance and Terrain

The approximately 40-kilometre cycling tour “Along the Romantic Road” passes through Peiting, Rottenbuch, Schönbegg, Wildsteig, the Wieskirche, Steingaden, Riesen and Kreut before returning to Peiting. It is hilly, with many climbs and descents. The route description therefore indicates both its approximate distance and the terrain you can expect on the tour.

“Romans and the Welfs on the Lech” is a 13-kilometre hilly circular route between Peiting and Schongau. Compared with the two routes for which distances are given, this loop is shorter; both descriptions mention elevation changes, though they characterise the terrain differently. Another option is the “Lech Heights” cycling tour. It passes through Kreut, Riesen, Hirschau, Lechbruck, Gründl, Steingädle, Urspring, Illach, Maderbichl, Deutenried, Grub, Langenried and Lamprecht before returning to Peiting. At the start, the Villa Rustica offers a chance to visit as you make your way to Kreut. You can distinguish between the routes by their stated distances, terrain or stops.

Village Pond and Outdoor Pool

A walking path circles the pond at Dorfweiher Gumpen. The Gumpen Serenade is also held annually on its banks in June. If you’d like to include the event in your travel plans, check the date for your visit. The walking path and the recurring June event give you different reasons to explore the pond.

Peiting Wave Outdoor Pool has a heated wave pool, a higher non-swimmers’ pool with a slide, a water play area and a beach volleyball court. Since opening hours vary by season, check the current season’s schedule before planning a visit. This lets you consider the outdoor pool as a leisure option without assuming it is open year-round.

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