Bad Griesbach: Rench River, Waterfalls and Ski Jumps

The district of Bad Griesbach lies in the narrow, V-shaped valley of the upper Rench, where the Griesbächle flows into it. The Bad Griesbach waterfalls are surrounded by wild, unspoilt nature. Together with a walk along the Rench, the summer ski jumps and St. Anthony’s Church, they offer a range of themes for planning a trip—from landscapes and outdoor activities to sport and architecture. A V-shaped valley is formed by slopes that descend towards the valley floor.

Walk and Family Route

The walk from Bad Peterstal to Bad Griesbach follows the Rench all the way and is suitable for pushchairs. If you would rather not walk back, you can take the bus or train for the return journey. This allows you to combine the riverside route with a separately planned return trip; check the timetables in advance.

The fairytale treasure hunt for families starts at Weiherplatz in Bad Griesbach. It is recommended year-round; check local conditions before your trip.

Ski Jumps, Church and Spring Pavilion

The two summer ski jumps allow jumps of up to 60 and 30 metres respectively—a difference of 30 metres between the maximum distances. International competitions are also held at the facilities.

St. Anthony’s Church in Bad Griesbach has a rectangular, neo-Gothic nave with five bays, as well as two small chapels made of Buntsandstein (red sandstone). For travellers interested in church architecture, it offers a distinct point of interest alongside the town’s sporting attractions. Bad Griesbach is also home to the “Schwarzwaldquelle” spring pavilion, operated by Schwarzwald Sprudel.

In the wider destination of Bad Peterstal-Griesbach

In the wider destination of Bad Peterstal-Griesbach, the Himmelssteig is a challenging 10.8-kilometre circular hike for those who love high-altitude trails, with 414 metres of ascent and descent. It starts at the outdoor swimming pool in Bad Peterstal and climbs from there to the Himmelsbar. The route includes a 22.5-metre-long silver fir bench, specially designed refreshment stops and several Himmelsbänke (sky benches) for breaks. The Himmelssteig offers a place to rest at the Holchen waterfall; after that, a steep section climbs up to the Himmelsfelsen.

Along the Pirschpfad trail in the wider destination of Bad Peterstal-Griesbach, information stations introduce visitors to local flora and fauna. There is also an animal long-jump station and a forest xylophone. Check the current availability of these stations locally.

The cultural attractions in the wider destination of Bad Peterstal-Griesbach include the Black Forest Moped and Scooter Museum. Across 230 m², it displays around 90 exhibits, including vehicles by Victoria, Kreidler, Bauer, Miele, Rex, Hercules, Zündapp, NSU, Vespa, Simson and DKW. The exhibits span the post-war era’s auxiliary engines, fast mopeds from the 1950s, mokicks and fast light motorcycles from the 1960s and 1970s, as well as exhibits from the 1980s.

To the overview of the wider destination: Bad Peterstal-Griesbach.