Discover Weiler-Simmerberg: Hiking Trails, Culture and Nature

Weiler-Simmerberg brings together nature, local history and active recreation as distinct travel highlights. The signposted trails, the Kornhaus Museum, the Aktienbrauerei Simmerberg brewery and the outdoor swimming pool offer specific starting points.

Hiking Trails, Ravines and Historic Traces

More than 100 kilometres of signposted hiking trails provide plenty of options for walking in Weiler-Simmerberg. One route starts in Simmerberg. The Ellhofer Tobel is a hiking area and, like the Hausbach Gorge, offers a cool respite, especially in summer. Both places are good options if you want to combine a hike with a refreshing escape from the summer heat. The Erratic Block, one of Europe’s largest glacial erratics, adds a geological point of interest to the hiking destinations. At Enschenstein, the focus is on historical tradition: it is said to have served as a refuge fortress, used by the Romans during the Alemannic invasions. You can therefore choose between summer scenery, glacial geology and a refuge fortress with a historical interpretation.

Museum, Art and Brewing History

The Kornhaus Museum explores a variety of cultural themes across two floors. Since 1981, the ground floor has housed a collection of tools used by farmers and craftspeople; the upper floor hosts various exhibitions by local artists. The collection focuses on everyday agricultural and craft work, while the upper floor showcases art from the region. The Aktienbrauerei Simmerberg was established in 1706. Groups can book a tour on request. Please confirm availability with the brewery directly in advance. You can thus weigh up the museum and art on the one hand, and brewing history with a group tour on the other, according to your cultural interests.

Water, Play and Activities at the Outdoor Pool

The Weiler im Allgäu outdoor swimming pool combines water and play facilities with other leisure activities. Facilities include a water spray park with a covered water play area, as well as a large sand play area with a pirate ship and a nest swing. Table tennis, a beach volleyball court and a slackline add to the activity options; a barefoot trail and an insect education trail offer different experiences. Families looking to bring together different interests can choose between play and water, sports and nature-related activities. Check the latest information on opening and facilities before your visit, as details may change.

Lindau: Lighthouse and City History

In Lindau itself, two other cultural themes are tied to specific buildings. Lindau’s New Lighthouse is 33 metres high and can be reached by climbing 139 steps. On Lindau Island, the Diebsturm, built in 1380, served for a long time as the western end of the town’s fortifications. The lighthouse offers an architectural highlight, while the Diebsturm focuses on the town’s history within the wider travel destination of Lindau. The panoramic cycling route around Lake Constance near Lindau also offers views of particularly beautiful spots by the lake and at higher elevations, adding a scenic perspective to the architecture and city history.

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