Roggenbeuren: Discover the Church and Trails

Roggenbeuren can be discovered from two very different perspectives: the late Gothic parish church of St. Verena and trails leading from the village through a cultural landscape and forests. Together, they offer a cultural destination and opportunities to spend time outdoors.

St. Verena: Late Gothic Church with a Romanesque Tower

The parish church of St. Verena is located in Roggenbeuren at the far end of a mountain spur on the northern slope of the Gehrenberg. The single-nave church is late Gothic and was built in 1514. Its lower level contains a Romanesque choir-side tower. The late Gothic church and the Romanesque section of the tower are therefore two distinct architectural features of the same building. Those interested in architectural history will find specific points of reference here, rather than simply a period label: the year 1514 dates the construction, while the tower’s lower level incorporates the Romanesque style.

The Swing Trail and Hikes from Roggenbeuren

The Deggenhausertal Swing Trail is an approximately 5 km loop with 14 swings and seesaws for children and adults. The starting point and finish are at the information board in Roggenbeuren, where parking and places to eat are available. This makes it possible to plan the route as a loop without having to arrange different start and finish locations. The trail is open seasonally, from the start of the Easter holidays until early November. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

The trail runs between Roggenbeuren and Urnau through a gently rolling cultural landscape of orchards and farmland, and around the Egg forest. Most of the route follows a little-used local road and a paved farm track. Most of the Swing Trail is suitable for strollers and tricycles; a short stretch of field path is rougher. Bear this limitation in mind when planning your trip with a stroller or tricycle.

Another hike from Roggenbeuren first leads via Harresheim and then through the forests of Evareute, Brudergarten and Mannesch to Urnau and back to Roggenbeuren. Its route links several named forest areas with the stretch via Harresheim and the destination of Urnau.

In the wider destination of Deggenhausertal

The wider destination of Deggenhausertal has a 200 km network of hiking trails. One cultural addition is the St. Francis Path, a meditative hiking trail featuring wayside shrines designed around the Canticle of the Sun by St. Francis of Assisi. The 6.7 km loop runs from Wittenhofen via Obersiggingen and back to Wittenhofen. Deggenhausertal’s cultural offerings also include a number of village churches and chapels worth seeing.

The hike to Höchsten descends to Obersiggingen in Deggenhausertal and returns to the starting point via the village stream, fields on the edge of the forest and the car park in Deggenhausen. Höchsten reaches just under 838 metres above sea level. In clear weather, a purpose-built pavilion there offers a 240-kilometre panorama of the Alps.

In Deggenhausertal, Aquatal Wittenhofen has an indoor swimming pool with a separate children’s pool. Its sauna and wellness area includes a solarium, sauna, steam bath, experience showers and a sauna garden. Check the latest information about opening and facilities before your visit.

If you prefer to explore by bike, the wider destination of Deggenhausertal offers the Organic Farm Food and Enjoyment Cycling Tour. It visits local organic farms, where visitors can go behind the scenes, talk with farmers and enjoy products directly from the producers. The tour is suitable for families, nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts who enjoy good food.

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