Located directly south of Kempten, Durach is a lively community with plenty of Allgäu charm and invites you to spend active days against an alpine backdrop. Thanks to its proximity to the town and the open fields and meadows, Durach combines the advantages of urban infrastructure with direct access to nature and a wide range of leisure activities.
Attractions in Durach
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Hilly route through the lush green Oberallgäu Pre-Alpine region. The constant ups and downs over various ridges allow numerous distant views and ...
We enjoy a scenic and very varied route near Kempten. Unfortunately, in some sections the proximity of the A7 motorway cannot be denied, but this ...
This road cycling route takes us on lightly trafficked side streets from Kempten to Oberstorf and after a loop around the Alpsee back to Kempten.
The hiking trail leads for more than 200 km through the most beautiful regions of the particularly scenic Oberallgäu: from the rolling hills ...
Hilly, this route leads us through the Kempter Forest on forest paths from Durach near Kempten to the Alpe Mehlbock and back again.
The cycling tour from Sulzberg via Durach, Bodelsberg and Moosbach offers equally challenging and relaxed sections, alternating between beautiful ...
This quiet round through the Ostallgäu pre-alpine landscape leads us through hilly, lush green meadows, dark forests, past numerous farms and ...
A beautiful road bike route through the Allgäu villages to the turquoise blue Forggensee. Past the Rottachsee, it goes back to Immenstadt.
We experience a very varied and often scenic hike through the nearby surroundings of Kempten.
We enjoy a very varied, large route through the central Allgäu, with numerous challenging climbs.
Discover the region
Summer: cycling, hiking and experiencing water
In summer, numerous cycling and hiking trails await you around Durach, taking you through the picturesque Durach Valley and to the edge of the Allgäu Alps. Walks and tours along the Durach, through green forests or up to small vantage points with sweeping views of the Illertal are particularly attractive. Cyclists benefit from the good connection to the Iller cycle path, which is popular with both sporty and leisure cyclists. Those looking for refreshment will find it in the Durach outdoor pool, which offers spacious sunbathing lawns and family-friendly facilities for relaxed days of swimming.
Active in nature - climbing garden and natural treasures
A highlight for outdoor fans is the "Rottachmauer" climbing garden near the well-known "Engelhalde" climbing spot, which offers a variety of options for both beginners and advanced climbers. Children can let off steam on the well-maintained playgrounds and in the nature adventure area by the Durach river. Those interested in botany can experience rare plants of the Allgäu meadows and moors around the village on guided excursions.
Winter: Enjoy cross-country skiing, winter hiking and proximity to the town
In winter, Durach transforms into a peaceful base for cross-country skiing (on well-maintained trails in the municipality and towards Kempten), winter walks and snowshoe hikes through the vast landscape. The nearby Eschach ski area is ideal for alpine skiing. The proximity to Kempten allows for cozy coffee house visits, museum strolls and small shopping trips, should the weather not play along.
Regional enjoyment & relaxation
Allgäu hospitality, well-kept inns and tranquil accommodation ranging from vacation apartments to farmhouses round off your stay. Sights such as the baroque parish church of St. Mauritius or the lovingly preserved townscape are well worth a visit. All in all, Durach combines rural idyll with urban comfort - ideal for a varied, relaxing stay in the Oberallgäu.
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