Get to know Antdorf through its churches, recurring customs and trails through the countryside. When planning, you can decide whether you are particularly interested in architectural history and religious traditions, or would rather choose a route with scenic views and far-reaching vistas. Both shape what the area has to offer, without requiring a single set itinerary.
Churches and architectural history in Antdorf
The parish church of St. Peter and Paul stands on a hill above the village, making it a distinctive feature of the local landscape. The Wessobrunn master builder Caspar Feichtmayr built it between 1688 and 1694. The church was last restored in 2002 and 2003. If you want to put historical building dates into context, it provides a clear reference point for the history of the village.
Kirnberg Chapel also stands on a hill, south of Antdorf. It is the largest chapel in Antdorf. Inside is a ceiling painting created by Munich painter Franz Seraph Kirzinger in 1794. The parish church in the village and the chapel on Kirnberg therefore differ simply in their locations; the painting adds a specific work from the late 18th century to the visit.
The church of the Assumption of Mary stands in the Frauenrain district. It was already in existence around 1440 and has always been a place of Marian devotion. Its massive walls are in the Romanesque style. The square tower, built of tuff blocks and rubble stone, has a gabled roof. Frauenrain thus offers another historical and architectural focus, distinct from the churches in the village and on Kirnberg.
Recurring customs and dates
A maypole is erected in Antdorf every three years. The following Sunday, the Mailaufen (maypole run) takes place. Another recurring occasion is the Eucharistic procession on the Sunday after Corpus Christi: after the festive church service, worshippers process through Antdorf. Houses along the procession route are decorated with cloths, flags, flowers, candles and images of saints.
If you would like to plan your visit around one of these customs, check the exact date in advance. The maypole erection follows a three-year cycle; the procession takes place on the Sunday after Corpus Christi. Your plans should therefore be based on the particular occasion, rather than an arbitrary travel date.
Trails between churches and countryside
The Antdorf Betbichlrunde trail passes a Lourdes grotto, continues to the church in Frauenrain and then to the chapel on Kirnberg. It connects several of the area’s religious sites along one route. The Betbichlrunde offers far-reaching views of the Alpine massif; visibility depends on the weather. It is an especially interesting route if you would like to experience churches and chapels alongside scenic views.
The Höllfilzweg trail has a different focus. It starts in the center of Antdorf and, on the way back, passes the church of the Assumption of Mary in Frauenrain before returning to Antdorf. Along the way, it crosses moorland and meadows, passing fields, small bodies of water and hamlets. Here too, the route description includes far-reaching views of the Alpine range; visibility and trail conditions depend on the weather. The two trails therefore differ mainly in the places and landscape features they connect.
Cycling and hiking trails through meadows and forests also pass through Antdorf. The Osterseen lakes are 3 km from Antdorf and can be reached by bicycle or on foot; trail conditions may vary.
Getting there and other leisure activities
The Höllfilzweg can be reached by train to Weilheim and then by bus to Antdorf. Check current train and bus schedules separately before planning your journey. Carriage rides are also among the leisure activities offered in Antdorf; check before your trip to find out whether rides are available.
Antdorf is part of the Pfaffenwinkel Tourism Association. Which of these themes matters most to you will determine what you may wish to consider when planning your visit.
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