Walkertshofen on the Neufnach

Walkertshofen lies on both sides of the Neufnach. At the southern edge of the village, the river underwent extensive renaturalisation in 2022: a straightened stream was transformed into a natural watercourse with many ecologically enhanced areas. There is a small rest area with a bench by the fish ladder, where you can watch the Neufnach and its aquatic life. The municipality is located in the Augsburg – Western Forests Nature Park. The river landscape and opportunities to observe nature offer a tangible introduction before St. Alban brings the village’s history into focus.

St. Alban and the village’s architectural history

The Catholic parish church of St. Alban stands on a hill in the centre of Walkertshofen. It is visible from far away and, with its distinctive tower, is the village’s landmark. Its history dates back to the 12th century, when a Romanesque church was built here, most likely by the local nobility of the time. Parts of the nave’s north wall still date from this first construction phase. The almost 40-metre-high, unplastered tower belongs to the Late Gothic phase. St. Alban thus brings different architectural periods together in a landmark that can be seen from far away.

Walks, the river and meditation

The Staudenparadies on the connecting road to Grimoldsried is ideal for a short walk or as a refreshing stop on a longer hike. The Stauden Meditation Trail offers a different focus: it passes through Walkertshofen, among other places, and includes nine stations based on the wisdom of the world’s major religions, inviting you to pause and meditate. The two options have different emphases: one is a short walk or a break on a longer hike; the other is a contemplative trail with nine stations.

The Neufnach also offers different reasons to turn your attention to the landscape. The renaturalisation at the southern edge of the village transformed the straightened stream into a natural watercourse with ecologically enhanced areas. By the fish ladder, you can pause at the bench in the rest area and observe aquatic life. Alongside the village’s history, the river and nature are therefore tangible themes to explore in Walkertshofen.

Raiffeisen warehouse and playground

The former Raiffeisen warehouse is an example of a building type that is now rare, connecting architecture, use and location within the municipality. The former Raiffeisen warehouse houses the community hall. It can be booked through the municipality of Walkertshofen for cultural, club and private events; if you are planning an event, check availability with the municipality. A large playground has been created in the green space behind the warehouse, which now serves as an event hall. Alongside the church and river landscape, you will also find a distinctive building used for events today and another place to enjoy the outdoors.

More experiences in the wider Augsburg travel destination

In the wider Augsburg travel destination, the Bonstetten LandArt art trail offers something different: the circular hiking trail is 5.65 kilometres long, and the artist Hama Lohrmann personally explains his sculptures along the way. Another route, also in the wider Augsburg travel destination, is the three-kilometre meditation trail from the Oberschönenfeld Cistercian Abbey to the Weiherhof on the edge of the Schwarzachtal forest. The Augsburg district also has an extensive, well-developed cycling network. Westwood Alpacas offers regular alpaca hikes and excursions through the nature park. Art along a circular trail, a shorter meditation route, cycling and alpaca hikes cater to a range of regional interests.

When looking for accommodation, it helps to start with what matters most to you: in Walkertshofen, the focus is on St. Alban, the Neufnach and local walking and meditation options. The other routes and leisure activities are part of the wider Augsburg travel destination. This lets you tailor your search to the places and experiences you actually want to make the focus of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Nordendorf, Gersthofen, Neusäß, Ustersbach, Altenmünster, Meitingen, Kutzenhausen, Horgau.

View the wider travel overview: Augsburg.