Peiting: Roman History, Church Art and Paths along the Ammer

Peiting combines insights into local history with Roman traces, church art and paths through the landscape. When planning a stay, you can choose from a range of activities: a museum visit, a look at historic buildings, or a tour on foot or by bike. This lets you shape your time in Peiting around the subjects that interest you most.

Local History, Church and Roman Traces

The Museum im Klösterle documents Peiting’s history from prehistoric times to the recent past. Its exhibits focus on mining, a ski museum, beekeeping, and hunting and fishing. If you would like to explore several of these topics, you will find a broad overview of local history here. St. Michael’s Parish Church houses a baptismal font dating from 1331 and 14 Stations of the Cross depicted on reverse-glass paintings.

Villa Rustica is another reminder of Peiting’s Roman past. The Roman country estate was discovered in 1956 beside the road to the hamlet of Kreut. The remains of the bathhouse, excavated again from 2000 to 2004, lie beneath a protective structure with glass walls all around; information boards explain the site. The boards are marked D, E, I and F. Check current access arrangements before visiting.

Another glimpse into the history of the earth and mining can be found at Bühlach, where a coal seam uncovered during road construction has been permanently preserved. The memorial chapel, in turn, commemorates the victims of expulsion and honours the contribution of new residents to Peiting’s development. These places highlight different aspects of the area, from Roman settlement and local history to remembrance.

Paths, Views and Getting Your Bearings

The Ammerlauf nature trail in the Schnalz area explores the history, nature, geology and legends associated with the Ammer. The topics are explained on eight display boards. The path starts at the hiking car park in the Schnalz area, where the first information board shows the route. The well-signposted Peiting Forest Discovery Trail is a different route; it starts at the car park at Sonnenbichl and leads over Kalvarienberg.

Stone steps lead up to the Mariengrotte from Obere Straße in the town centre. The grotto was built in 1896 by the Peiting parish community under Pastor Braun as a faithful replica of the grotto in Lourdes; from there, you can enjoy views across Peiting. You can hike via the Stations of the Cross to the summit cross on Kalvarienberg. The memorial chapel can also be reached on foot from the town centre: follow the path past the Mariengrotte, then turn right where it branches off to the chapel.

To visit the geotope, follow the signs from August-Morals-Straße to the car park. From there, an approximately 1.2-kilometre paved path runs alongside the B472 to the geotope; the route is described as wheelchair accessible. Check current path conditions before setting out.

Cycle Routes, Ponds and Seasonal Attractions

“On the Romantic Road” is a hilly cycle tour of approximately 40 kilometres, with many climbs and descents. It runs from Peiting via Rottenbuch, Schönbegg, Wildsteig, Wieskirche, Steingaden, Riesen and Kreut, and back to Peiting. The hilly circular route “Romans and Welfs on the Lech” offers a shorter option: it is 13 kilometres long and runs between Peiting and Schongau. When choosing, compare the stated distance and the terrain described in particular.

A walking path runs around the village pond at Gumpen. The Gumpenserenade is held on the shore there every June; check event dates when planning your visit. Peiting’s wave pool has a heated wave pool, a raised non-swimmer pool with a slide and water-play area, as well as a beach volleyball court. As opening times vary by season, check them in advance.

Discover more destinations: Rottenbuch, Steingaden, Wielenbach, Oberhausen, Weilheim In Oberbayern, Peißenberg, Schongau, Hohenpeißenberg.

View the regional travel overview: Weilheim-Schongau.