Aftholderberg combines a striking geographical feature with a village landmark shaped by history: St. Eulogius Church stands on a watershed. Rainwater flows from one side of the roof towards the Rhine and from the other towards the Danube. There is also a July tradition in honour of the patron saint of horses and a signposted cycling tour that passes through the village.

St. Eulogius and the Watershed

The church is dedicated to St. Eulogius and has Gothic foundations. It was extended in 1824 and restored in 1892 and during the 1980s. Several phases of construction and restoration can therefore be identified. The church links this history with a distinctive feature of its location: it stands on a watershed.

The term describes a boundary between drainage directions. The church roof makes this easy to see: rainwater from one side flows towards the Rhine, while water from the other side flows towards the Danube. Two different flow directions thus meet side by side here. When exploring Aftholderberg, visitors will find that the church is both a building with several historic stages and a tangible connection to the landscape.

A Festival in July

Every year in July, the St. Eulogius Association of Aftholderberg invites people to a festival in honour of St. Eulogius, the patron saint of horses. The programme includes a blessing of the horses and a festive church service. If you would like to plan your stay around this date, check the latest event details in advance.

Cycling Through Aftholderberg

The cycling tour from Pfullendorf through the Ruhestetter Ried also passes through Aftholderberg. It covers 30.22 kilometres and takes about two and a half hours. The route is marked with blue P1 route stickers on the regional green-and-white cycle-route signs. Its distance and approximate duration provide two useful points of reference for planning this outing. Route information may be updated and trail markers may change, so check the latest details and signage before setting off.

Discover More in the Wider Destination of Herdwangen-Schönach

In the wider destination of Herdwangen-Schönach, the wet meadows, sedge fens and reed beds of the Ruhestetter Ried nature reserve are among the defining habitats. The Linzgau Way of St. James is also part of Herdwangen-Schönach’s extensive network of hiking trails. Hikers can also join the open “Tuesday Hikers” group: it meets every Tuesday afternoon from spring to late autumn and welcomes guests, both local residents and holidaymakers. Check the latest meeting details before visiting.

The wider destination of Herdwangen-Schönach also reveals its architectural and religious history at various locations. St. Wendelin Chapel on Ramsberg features structural remains from the High Medieval castle complex of the Counts of Ramsberg and Pfullendorf, dating to the 11th century. The Lourdes Grotto at Hüttenbrühl was built in 1890 and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. These examples add to the picture of St. Eulogius Church without replacing its history or its distinctive location on the watershed.

You can choose from several themes when planning your trip: the church’s architecture and location in Aftholderberg, the cycling route through the village, or other nature, hiking and cultural topics in the explicitly wider destination of Herdwangen-Schönach.

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