Lamerdingen can be explored through several distinct features: the green corridor along the Gennach, religious buildings with specific architectural and artistic features, and a cycling route that passes through the town. When choosing what to explore, you can consider these themes separately: the river is a landscape feature, the churches and wayside chapel shrine represent architectural and art history, and the Schlosspark Cycle Route offers a specific route to follow.
The Gennach and cycling
The Gennach flows through Lamerdingen and forms a linear green corridor there, with trees along its banks. The river landscape is thus a clearly defined feature within the town. There is also a specific route for cyclists: the third section of the Schlosspark Cycle Route in the Allgäu passes through Buchloe to Lamerdingen and Gennach. Check current route conditions before setting out.
Churches and architectural history
The parish church of St. Martin is considered particularly worth seeing and has stood in Lamerdingen since the 11th century; it was first mentioned in 1067. The year refers to an early written mention and is distinct from the church’s general dating. Its architectural features include a late Baroque lantern tower. St. Martin also contains the large fresco “Death and Transfiguration of St. Martin.”
St. Stephen’s stands in Großkitzighofen. Its tower is around 50 m high and is considered the tallest building in the municipality of Lamerdingen. A ceiling painting by Johann Baptist Enderle dates from 1737. St. Stephen’s therefore offers two distinct points of interest in architecture and dated art: the approximate height describes the tower, while 1737 is the year of the painting.
Another example of religious architecture is the wayside chapel shrine in Lamerdingen. It is considered a significant architectural monument of Baroque popular piety, rare in its design, and is privately owned. Its renovation was completed in July 2017 and marked with a blessing ceremony. Alongside the parish churches, it adds a monument with its own distinctive design and history to the town’s buildings.
The wider travel destination of Ostallgäu
Ostallgäu is the broader regional setting, distinct from Lamerdingen’s local features. In the southwest, the mountains in the Ostallgäu district are part of the Vilser Gebirge; in the southeast, they belong to the Ammergebirge. At 2,082 metres, Hochplatte is the highest mountain in Ostallgäu. These details describe the wider travel destination’s landscape, not the immediate landscape of Lamerdingen.
The cycling and hiking options at this regional level should also be considered separately. The Ostallgäu Cycling Travel Region includes regional routes ranging from 25 to 76 kilometres, all consistently signposted and each with its own theme. Ostallgäu also has 32 local hiking routes showcasing special natural and local treasures. For planning, it is helpful to first choose between cycling and hiking routes; the route through Lamerdingen is a distinct, specifically named section of the Schlosspark Cycle Route.
Another regional attraction is Lake Forggensee. The Forggensee Cycle Route circles the lake. With an area of more than 15 km², Lake Forggensee is Bavaria’s fifth-largest lake and Germany’s largest reservoir. During the summer season, Forggensee boat trips regularly operate. If you are planning a trip, check the timetable for the relevant summer season.
Discover more destinations: Schwangau, Rieden am Forggensee, Pfronten, Pforzen, Oberostendorf, Seeg, Kaufbeuren, Buchloe.
Go to the main travel overview: Ostallgäu.
