Memmingerberg: History Trail and Architectural Heritage

Memmingerberg brings together a history trail and buildings from different periods. The Schlössle Trail leads through the town’s history; the Zehentstadel, the Red Little Castle and the furnishings of St. Ambrose’s Church each add their own distinctive character. The wider Unterallgäu destination offers additional nature and cultural attractions.

History Trail and Buildings in Memmingerberg

The Schlössle Trail is a history trail through Memmingerberg. It is about three kilometres long, includes a somewhat steeper climb and can be shortened. This lets you adjust the route length to suit your day’s plans; be sure to take the climb into account. If you are travelling with children, it can help to weigh up the shorter option and the planned route together.

The Zehentstadel is the oldest surviving building in the town. It was built in 1545 to replace a moated castle belonging to Wernher von Berg. The Friedsaul adds an earlier boundary to this view of local history: it marks the boundary of the former high court jurisdiction of Memmingen. In Memmingerberg, architectural heritage and the memory of historical jurisdictions thus stand side by side.

The Red Little Castle was built in 1776 as a country residence for the von Unold family. It is a two-storey hipped-roof building with projecting bays, a volute gable and a risalit façade. These features describe its roof and façade in more detail than simply classifying it as a historic building. The country residence therefore offers a different architectural perspective from the Zehentstadel: here, the focus is on the building’s design and its former use as a country residence.

The furnishings of St. Ambrose’s Church form an artistically valuable ensemble in the style of the 1960s. An altar cross by artist Erich Schickling continues to shape the interior to this day. This adds a distinct chapter in art and architectural history to the older architectural heritage. Those interested in architecture can thus find different periods and forms of expression in Memmingerberg.

Unterallgäu: Regional Nature and Culture

In Unterallgäu, the Iller to the west and the Wertach to the east form the district’s natural boundaries. Unterallgäu is easy to reach via the A7 and A96 motorways and a dense road network, as well as by rail and through Allgäu Airport in Memmingerberg. For specific travel dates, it is worth checking the relevant transport connections in advance. When planning trips around the region, you can also compare your accommodation’s location with the destinations you actually want to include.

The routes throughout the district are clearly signposted for cycling and hiking, and Unterallgäu also has the Glückswege trails. Among the natural attractions is the easily accessible Benninger Ried, with its own educational trail and viewing platform. The 3.2-kilometre forest adventure trail in Bad Grönenbach introduces visitors to the forest ecosystem. In Buxheim, a 2.7-kilometre forest adventure trail loops around Buxheimer Weiher and aims to make nature an experience for all the senses. These trails have different focuses, from observing nature to learning about the forest.

The region’s architectural heritage offers a range of points of interest, too: the Baroque basilica in Ottobeuren is one of Unterallgäu’s significant architectural monuments. Kirchheim’s Fugger Castle features the world-famous Cedar Hall, while the former Imperial Charterhouse in Buxheim is known for its choir stalls. More than 2,000 exhibits at the Sebastian Kneipp Museum document the life and work of the priest. These examples complement Memmingerberg’s local history with further architectural and cultural history topics from Unterallgäu.

For a culinary outing, the Culinary Mile in Bad Wörishofen takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn. Numerous food stalls offer freshly prepared dishes; the menus may vary. If you would like to include the event in your plans, check the dates and offerings in advance.

Discover more destinations: Trunkelsberg, Dirlewang, Tussenhausen, Bad Wörishofen, Kirchheim in Schwaben, Pfaffenhausen, Woringen, Winterrieden.

Go to the full travel guide: Unterallgäu.