Discover Fischen i.Allgäu

In Fischen i.Allgäu, the Iller, which flows through the town, and the Weidach—the name of the Fischen floodplain forest—meet traces of skiing and church history. A walk leads from the train station through the Iller meadows to Auwaldsee; other routes explore the forest landscape or follow the Iller and cross open meadows. Fischen is a therapeutic climate health resort and comprises seven hamlets. The topics that appeal to you most can guide your search for suitable accommodation and help you plan your days.

Experience the Iller meadows and Weidach

For a short walk, consider the route from Fischen train station to Auwaldsee: it leads through the Iller meadows, is flat and largely accessible, and takes about 20 minutes over roughly 1.5 kilometres. As path conditions can change, it is worth checking the local situation before setting out.

The paths in Fischen’s Weidach are also easy for people with disabilities to use, thanks to the flat terrain and their width. The twelve gates there tell the story of the floodplain forest and its importance to the people; they also introduce visitors to the forest and its inhabitants. In this way, Weidach combines exercise with insights into the landscape and its history.

The squirrel forest in Fischen has an adventure trail with five stations called “children’s gates.” They share interesting facts about the lives of squirrels. The “Waterways – Towards the Source” hike offers a different perspective on the landscape: its walking and hiking trails follow the Iller, pass through floodplain forests and quiet stretches of woodland, and cross open meadows. The Fischen Trilogy circular trail runs along the foothills of the Allgäu Alps; its described highlights include the atmosphere of the floodplain forest, the Iller, Auwaldsee and views of the Hörnerkette.

Traces of church history and winter sports

The parish church of St. Verena has a first recorded consecration date of 1126. The FIS Ski Museum offers a different historical perspective: its exhibits explore the history of Alpine and Nordic skiing, as well as other winter sports. Together, the church and museum offer different ways to discover local and sporting history, without requiring a particular walking route.

The therapeutic climate trails in Fischen and the surrounding area also have their own history: they were developed in collaboration with the Chair of Public Health at the University of Munich and local spa doctors. If you want to focus on nature and exercise during your stay, you can consider these trails alongside the specific routes described here.

More destinations in the Oberallgäu

The wider Oberallgäu destination offers other distinct places to visit in addition to the attractions in Fischen. Oberstdorf has 200 kilometres of hiking trails and nature trails. You can also visit the Heini-Klopfer ski flying hill there; the tower lift takes visitors to the observation platform on the jump tower.

In Immenstadt-Bühl, the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park Centre is located directly on Lake Alpsee. Its free-admission interactive exhibition explores animals, plants, their habitats and the special features of the protected area. In Immenstadt-Diepolz, the Allgäu Mountain Farming Museum documents the lives of Allgäu mountain farmers in historic buildings as an interactive open-air museum; its opening hours vary by season. These examples focus on different things than Fischen’s floodplain forest or ski museum.

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Oy-Mittelberg: Oy-Mittelberg, Sonthofen: Sonthofen, Buchenberg: Buchenberg, Betzigau: Betzigau, Burgberg im Allgäu: Burgberg im Allgäu, Waltenhofen: Waltenhofen, Kempten: Kempten, Bolsterlang: Bolsterlang.

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