Prem: Moorland, Trails and Church Culture

Prem combines an Alpine foothill landscape of meadows, lakes, pastures and moorlands with traces of culture that reveal different aspects of the place. You can explore the Premer Moor on foot; the parish church of St Michael tells the story of several construction phases through its Romanesque and Gothic features. Other highlights include the Königsfilzhütte, with original tools from the peat-cutting era, and trails connecting Prem to a wider regional network.

Raised Bog and Alpine Foothill Landscape

Meadows, lakes and pastures shape the area around Prem, as do its moorlands. The Premer Moor is a raised bog with diverse flora and fauna. You can experience the bog on foot during a hike and make this landscape a focus of your travel plans. The contrast between the open scenery of meadows and pastures and the raised bog offers nature lovers a variety of impressions without requiring an additional activity.

Hiking and Cycling Tours Around Prem

Three long-distance hiking trails connect Prem to an extensive regional network: the König-Ludwig-Weg, the LechErlebnisweg and the Heilige-Landschaft Pfaffenwinkel. When planning your outings, you can start by deciding whether you prefer a hike or a cycling tour. You can also practise Kneipp water treading at Lechaue Nature Park. After crossing the Lech bridge, the “Kulturtour zur Wieskirche” cycling route passes through Prem and continues past the hamlets of Schlöglmühle, Küchele and Häringen on its way to Ostern. Check the route details before setting off.

Church and Traces of Peat Cutting

The parish church of St Michael reflects several architectural periods: its tower dates from the Romanesque period, while the choir and nave are Gothic. In 1755, the church underwent extensive restoration under Abbot Marianus II. Anyone interested in architectural history will find several historical connections in one place. The Königsfilzhütte tells a different story: the Heißerer family’s peat hut is located at number 26 in Prem. Inside, you can see original tools from the peat-cutting era. The hut also serves as a picnic spot for hikers, bringing history and a place to rest together.

More to Explore in the Wider Weilheim-Schongau Destination

The wider Weilheim-Schongau destination also offers a range of themes to explore. Weilheim-Schongau is part of the Pfaffenwinkel travel region. The Lech forms its western boundary, the Ammer flows through its central area, and the Loisach runs along its eastern border. Those interested in churches and architecture can also visit the Wieskirche near Steingaden: a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, it was built by Dominikus Zimmermann between 1745 and 1754. Church services, summer concerts and quiet reflection are offered there; dates may vary.

For a different kind of outing, try the approximately 5-kilometre Erdfunkstelle hiking trail near Raisting. Starting at Raisting railway station, the circular route passes through the satellite earth station, by the large satellite dishes and the Radom industrial monument with historic Antenna 1. The distance is approximate, and trail conditions may also vary. Another cultural attraction is the Penzberg Mining Museum, which preserves the memory of the local bituminous coal mining industry, operated from 1796 to 1966. The museum offers multilingual guided tours for international visitors, families and school groups. This gives you a choice of different themes when planning your trip, while Prem—with its bog, long-distance hiking trails and local history—offers a starting point of its own.

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