Discover Fuchstal: ponds, markets and chapels

Fuchstal brings together tranquil landscapes and distinctive traces of local history: ponds, woodland and green spaces sit alongside pilgrimage chapels, a parish church and recurring markets. Asch, Leeder and Seestall each offer different points of interest. When planning your trip, you can focus separately on nature and relaxation, historic buildings, or a visit during market time.

Ponds, woodland and trails

The chain of ponds known as the Weldener Weiher is a protected landscape and was created around 300 years ago for fish farming. The valley, with its mixed forests and green spaces, offers opportunities for peaceful recreation.

The Wälder- und Weihertour begins at the sports grounds between Asch and Leeder, follows the Via Claudia cycle path northwards and leads into the district of Asch. Further along, in the surrounding region, it mostly follows level paths past ponds and shaded trails through the largest contiguous forest area in the district of Landsberg am Lech. Before setting out, check the local trail signs and conditions.

The Naschgarten Asch also has its own distinctive character: in March 2023, more than 130 edible wild plants, trees, shrubs and berry plants were planted on two adjoining triangular plots. The mix of different plant groups sets this garden project apart from the ponds and forests in the surrounding area.

Chapels, church and local history

In Asch stands the pilgrimage chapel of Maria im Stock, built by Freyberg in 1703. The pilgrimage chapel of Maria Stock is occasionally open. If you are planning a visit, check locally whether it will be open on the date you intend to go.

St Ulrich's wayside chapel stands at the southern edge of Leeder. Inside is an oversized painting of Saint Ulrich by Johann Baptist Baader.

In Leeder, the nave and chancel of the Catholic parish church of the Annunciation of Mary were rebuilt from 1739 onwards; the church received its first furnishings between 1742 and 1752. The construction and furnishing therefore mark different stages. In the town centre, at the junction leading to Kirchberg, there is also a stone Marian column featuring a depiction of the Immaculate Mary from 1889. It is probably the fifth successor to earlier wooden statues.

Seestall also has places of remembrance with different connections to the past. At the western entrance to the village, Canon Johannes Schrott had a monument erected in 1900 in honour of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. East of Seestall, on the banks of the Lech, a memorial stone erected in 1950 commemorates the Seestall subcamp of the Kaufering concentration camp. The prisoners from the Seestall camp who died by 1945 are buried at this site.

Plan your visit around markets and accommodation

The Leeder markets continue a tradition dating back to the 17th century. The spring market takes place on the first Sunday in May, and the autumn market on the second Sunday in October; both are held on Hauptstraße in Leeder. The dates offer different seasonal highlights. Check the latest market dates before planning your trip around them.

When looking for accommodation in Fuchstal, these points of interest can help structure your plans: consider whether ponds and woodland, architectural and commemorative history, or a stay during market time matters most to you. The places and experiences described offer different ways to explore the area, without requiring you to follow a set itinerary.

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