Breitenthal and the Oberrieder Weiher

Landscape and religious buildings in Breitenthal

If you are looking for a hotel in Breitenthal, the landscape and religious buildings offer concrete points of reference when choosing where to stay. The Oberrieder Weiher represents the area’s landscape; the Parish Church of the Holy Cross, St. Francis Chapel, and the Lourdes Grotto are distinct religious landmarks. The wider destination of Günzburg offers additional, separate themes.

The Oberrieder Weiher

The Oberrieder Weiher is a 40-hectare, groundwater-fed lake in the Günz Valley, near the Günz River and the village of Oberried. This brings together specific references to a lake, valley, and river within a single destination. Its size and groundwater-fed nature give the Weiher a distinctive landscape character; Oberried places it in its local context.

Church, chapel, and Lourdes Grotto

The Parish Church of the Holy Cross in Breitenthal is an early Neoclassical hall church. It was built in 1785/1786 to plans by Joseph Dossenberger the Younger. Its building type, style, and construction date can be distinguished: “hall church” describes its form, “early Neoclassical” its architectural classification, and the dates place its construction in the late 18th century. This makes it a clearly defined point of interest for travelers interested in architecture.

St. Francis Chapel in Oberried adds to this architectural heritage: it was built in 1769 and restored several times over the years. Its construction date predates that of the Parish Church of the Holy Cross, making it possible to distinguish the two local religious buildings chronologically. The Lourdes Grotto, built in 1954, also stands on the northeastern edge of the village. It continues to be visited by people praying and by walkers. In addition to its construction date, the grotto is notable for a tradition of visiting that continues to this day.

More themes in the wider destination of Günzburg

The wider destination of Günzburg offers a choice of different types of routes. The DonAuwald Hiking Trail is the first premium hiking trail in Bavarian Swabia and runs for around 60 kilometers between Günzburg and Schwenningen. The DonauHänge forms an 18.5-kilometer circular route between Günzburg and Offingen through the hillside forest. This makes it possible to distinguish a route of approximately 60 kilometers between two towns from a circular route with a shorter stated distance.

The museums in the wider destination of Günzburg also focus on different historical themes. The Museum of the City of Burgau presents the town’s history from the Middle Ages to the recent past across two floors and more than 700 square meters. The Bavarian School Museum in Ichenhausen traces the development of schooling over thousands of years. It includes a historic classroom that once accommodated around 50 children. Burgau focuses on the town’s history, while Ichenhausen focuses on the history of schooling.

The wider destination of Günzburg also offers different themes for other interests. Turncable in Thannhausen offers wakeboarding and water skiing. Courses are available for beginners and advanced participants, as well as individuals and groups; check course availability in advance. LEGOLAND® Deutschland in Günzburg features 11 themed areas and 68 attractions. MINILAND is the heart of the amusement park. This brings water sports courses and an amusement park with a variety of themed areas together as clearly distinct options.

Discover more destinations: Haldenwang, Deisenhausen, Burtenbach, Bubesheim, Leipheim, Ursberg, Krumbach, Ziemetshausen.

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