Discover Peißenberg

Peißenberg offers a range of themes to consider when planning a stay: the history of coal mining, activities on the spoil heaps, and leisure and cultural attractions. When looking for a hotel, you can consider what you want your stay to focus on: a visit to the mining museum, the Stollenweg trail, or an event or leisure activity. The places below offer different highlights; plan according to your interests and check the exact dates of events.

Coal Mining and the Stollenweg Trail

The Peißenberg Mining Museum vividly presents the history of Upper Bavarian coal in 14 rooms, from its formation to the last shift in the mine. If you are interested in mining, you will find an overview here that spans both the beginnings and the end of work underground.

With a museum guide, visitors can also travel through part of the former Tiefstollen mine and gain insight into the working lives of miners. This activity focuses not only on the history of coal, but also on work underground. The museum guide is included in this mine tour.

The Stollenweg trail, marked with the number 76, starts at the parking lot by the Peißenberg Mining Museum (Tiefstollen). It is about 10 km long and takes around three hours. Along the trail are concrete foundations of the former cableway route used to transport coal from Hohenpeißenberg to Peißenberg. The distance and duration give you a clear basis for planning your time; the foundations along the way also bring the area’s former transport history to life.

Activities on the Spoil Heaps

At the Alte Bergehalde, BMX riders, mountain bikers, skateboarders and scooter riders can use the pump track. The disc golf course is on the Neue Bergehalde and is also suitable for beginners and people of all ages. The activities therefore differ in terms of what they involve and their stated suitability: the pump track specifies its user groups, while disc golf is also described as suitable for beginners and different age groups.

There is also an extensive network of hiking and cycling trails through mixed forests in the wider Peißenberg area and on the Hohen Peißenberg. As well as the specific activities on the spoil heaps, you can therefore plan to hike or cycle in the surrounding landscape.

Leisure, Sauna and Events

The Rigi Rutsch’n leisure pool with sauna area is one of the leisure options in Peißenberg. The sauna area covers around 1,500 m² and has five saunas at different temperatures. The area figure indicates the size of the facility, while the five saunas give you a specific idea of the selection available.

The Tiefstollenhalle offers a wide-ranging program featuring cabaret, concerts, singing and theater, as well as slide presentations, flea markets and exhibitions. If an event is the reason for your trip, check the dates in advance. The program includes different formats, so the specific date is important for your planning.

More to Explore in the Wider Weilheim-Schongau Destination

Peißenberg is part of the wider Weilheim-Schongau destination, which belongs to the Pfaffenwinkel travel region. Weilheim-Schongau is bordered by the Lech to the west, the Ammer flows through its central area, and the Loisach runs along its eastern border. These details place the town in its wider regional context.

Other cultural and historical attractions in Weilheim-Schongau offer their own distinct highlights. The Wieskirche near Steingaden was built by Dominikus Zimmermann between 1745 and 1754 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Visitor options include church services, summer concerts and quiet reflection; dates may vary. The Penzberg Mining Museum preserves the memory of the local pitch coal mine, which operated from 1796 to 1966, and offers multilingual tours for international visitors, families and school groups. Alongside Peißenberg’s mining history, these provide further cultural attractions specifically located in Weilheim-Schongau.

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