Rieden am Forggensee: Shoreline, Trails and Local History

Rieden am Forggensee offers several starting points for a stay: the lakeshore near Dietringen, trails, a geological feature, and the history of churches and chapels. If you are looking for a hotel in Rieden am Forggensee, these topics can help you decide what interests you during your stay. Boat trips and circular walks offer a different focus from the dead-ice hole or the history of a chapel.

Dietringen on the Forggensee: Boat Trips and Trails

From June 1 to October 15, there is a landing stage for Forggensee boat trips at the Dietringen bathing area. Season dates may change; check the current timetable before your visit. On the shore of the Forggensee in Dietringen, there is also a milestone on the Via Claudia Augusta. It provides a distinct point of interest along the route.

There are also a variety of trails for walks. The sunny Dietringer Alm circular trail connects the district of Dietringen, on the Forggensee, with Rieden am Forggensee. A circular trail from the Dietringen bathing area heads towards Tiefenthal and follows in the footsteps of the Via Claudia. The two descriptions differ in their orientation: the Dietringer Alm circular trail connects Dietringen and Rieden, while the route from the bathing area focuses on Tiefenthal and the Via Claudia.

Dead-Ice Hole and Faulensee

The dead-ice hole of Rieden am Forggensee is in the district of Dietringen. It is a smaller, completely enclosed hollow formed when a block of dead ice was buried and subsequently melted. This landform makes the underlying geological process a distinct topic for a stay in Dietringen.

Faulensee has a shallow-water area for children who are not yet swimmers. The lake is accessible only on foot or by bicycle. There is a parking lot near the Höllmühle, about 800 meters away. Take these access options into account when planning your visit. Rainis Faulenseehütte serves homemade cakes and Bavarian specialties; check before your visit whether they are available on the day you plan to go.

Churches and Chapel History

The parish church of Zu den heiligen fünf Wunden and the Maria Magdalena votive chapel are in Rieden am Forggensee. The Maria Magdalena Chapel is accessible only on foot or by bicycle.

Southwest of Rieden, carpenter Johann Streif built a chapel on a sandstone rock in 2004/2005, together with many helpers. The reason was to give thanks for surviving seven years of severe suffering. This story behind its construction gives the building a personal background.

Ostallgäu in a Wider Context

In the wider destination of Ostallgäu, the Forggensee, at more than 15 km², is Bavaria’s fifth-largest lake and Germany’s largest reservoir. At 2,082 meters, the Hochplatte is the highest mountain in Ostallgäu. In the district of Ostallgäu, the mountains in the southwest belong to the Vilser Gebirge, and those in the southeast to the Ammergebirge.

The regional cycling options also extend beyond individual towns: the Ostallgäu Cycling Region includes regional routes that stretch across the entire Ostallgäu. Each route is 25 to 76 kilometers long, consistently signposted, and has its own theme. Ostallgäu thus offers a broader landscape and route context alongside the specific destinations in Rieden am Forggensee.

Discover more destinations: Stötten Am Auerberg, Nesselwang, Eggenthal, Seeg, Pfronten, Lamerdingen, Buchloe, Ronsberg

To the wider travel overview: Ostallgäu.