Discover Thierhaupten

In Thierhaupten, monastic history, milling technology and nature come together in different ways. You can use these themes to help plan your stay: the Monastery Mill Museum focuses on the history and technology of various mills, while the basilica, building archive, monastery courtyard and teaching garden offer further insights of their own.

Monastic history and milling technology

The Thierhaupten Monastery Mill Museum showcases the technology and history of grain, oil, saw and paper mills across three floors. These four types of mill give your visit a clear thematic focus. During guided tours, historical machinery is demonstrated and how each type of mill works is explained. Museum education activities can be booked; if this format is important to your stay, confirm the details with the operator.

The monastery courtyard provides space for traditional markets and monastery courtyard festivals. If an event like this is central to your trip, check the relevant dates. The Romanesque pillar basilica of St. Peter and Paul at Thierhaupten Monastery was built in the 12th century and given a Baroque makeover in the 18th century. Two clearly distinct building phases can be seen in the basilica: the Romanesque structure and the later Baroque design.

The Thierhaupten Building Archive also has its own focus. Its collection comprises more than 6,000 historical building components, including fragments of Roman buildings and components from Munich's Olympic Stadium. The archive is accessible to research projects and groups with a professional interest by arrangement. If you are planning a visit, make sure your request is intended for this purpose and audience.

Teaching garden and circular route

The teaching garden of the Thierhaupten Fruit and Horticulture Association includes an orchard meadow, an herb garden, perennial plantings and a rock garden. The different areas offer a different way to experience the area than the museum and its architectural history: here, the focus is on the orchard meadow, herbs and landscaped garden areas.

For outdoor exercise, the Thierhaupten Nature and Culture Circular Trail is a practical option. The circular route is 13 kilometres long and runs between Thierhaupten and Baar; its starting point is in Thierhaupten. The stated distance helps you fit the trail into your day's plans. Check current trail conditions locally before setting out.

Further trails in the wider Augsburg destination

Those also exploring the wider Augsburg destination will find other distinct themes for day trips there. The Bonstetten LandArt Art Trail is a 5.65-kilometre circular hiking route. Along the trail, artist Hama Lohrmann personally explains his sculptures. A different experience is offered by the three-kilometre Meditation Trail from Oberschönenfeld Cistercian Abbey to Weiherhof on the edge of the Schwarzachtal valley. The different lengths and themes provide a practical basis for comparing trails when making your choice.

The Augsburg district has a well-developed network of cycling paths. The Stauden, Holzwinkel and Reischenau regions are part of the Augsburg — Western Forests Nature Park. Westwood Alpacas offers regular alpaca hikes and excursions through the nature park. The wider Augsburg destination therefore offers a range of themes, from cycling paths and hikes to art and nature experiences.

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