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Hawangen

Welcome to Hawangen, a charming destination in Unterallgäu, Germany. This travel guide offers you valuable tips and information for your stay in this idyllic community.

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Attractions in Hawangen


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recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 13.6 km
Duration 3:29 h
Ascent 148 m
Descent 149 m

On this Glücksweg, you walk in the footsteps of Sebastian Kneipp. He was at home here, strolled through meadows and forests, and enjoyed the view ...

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from Glückswege Allgäu,   Touristikamt Kur & Kultur Ottobeuren
Bicycle Rides · Unterallgaeu
Bike route via Ottobeuren and Günz
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 55.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 241 m
Descent 241 m

Beautiful bike route via Ottobeuren, Hawangen, the DB-Günztal bike path to Günz and back to Bad Grönenbach via Benningen and Woringen.

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from Monika Link,   Tourist information centre Bad Grönenbach
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 125.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,172 m
Descent 1,172 m

Benedictine Abbey Ottobeuren, Kneipp monument, fascinating mountain views, the pilgrimage church Maria Baumgärtle, plus a detour to the Bedernau ...

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.2 km
Duration 3:07 h
Ascent 334 m
Descent 334 m

Shortcut of the Aktiv Park Bike Route West with 46.2 km instead of 78 km for the complete signposted circular route.

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 3:02 h
Ascent 141 m
Descent 141 m

On this Glücksweg, you walk in the footsteps of Sebastian Kneipp. He was at home here, strolled through meadows and forests, and enjoyed the view ...

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from Glückswege Allgäu,   Touristikamt Kur & Kultur Ottobeuren
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 38.8 km
Duration 2:41 h
Ascent 176 m
Descent 176 m

Circular route west of Ottobeuren over the wide meadows and fields of the typically rural cultural landscape in Unterallgäu.

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from Tatjana Basch,   Touristikamt Kur & Kultur Ottobeuren
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 300.1 km
Duration 22:21 h
Ascent 1,980 m
Descent 1,833 m

The start is in Freilassing at the border to Austria in the east, the end of the tour is in Memmingen at the border to Baden-Württemberg in the west.

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from Thomy B.,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 178.6 km
Duration 9:45 h
Ascent 2,004 m
Descent 2,004 m

It is the "long version" (almost 180 kilometers) of a very special cycling route that leads from Krumbach to the Hohe Schulter near Kempten (941 ...

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 152.3 km
Duration 8:42 h
Ascent 1,670 m
Descent 1,670 m

With Ottobeuren, Kronburg, and the pilgrimage churches Maria Steinbach and Maria Baumgärtle, our route offers outstanding cultural highlights.

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 112.4 km
Duration 27:40 h
Ascent 1,470 m
Descent 1,470 m

The Hohe Schulter, east of Kempten (941 meters), isn’t as well-known as, for example, the Auerberg (1,055 meters) or the Peißenberg (987 meters).

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
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Geographical location and special features: Hawangen is located between the cities of Memmingen and Mindelheim and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes. The region is characterised by its rolling hills, green meadows as well as numerous lakes. Here you can enjoy the unspoilt nature and escape the stress of everyday life.

Tourist attractions: One of the most famous sights is Hawangen Castle, an impressive baroque complex with magnificent gardens. Also worth seeing are the Catholic parish church of St. Stephanus and the local history museum "Altes Schulhaus".

Cultural highlights and events: For those interested in culture, there is a lot to experience here: From theatre performances to concerts to art exhibitions - the offer is diverse. A highlight of the year is the traditional village festival in summer, where you can enjoy typical Bavarian food.

Culinary specialities: In Hawangen you will find several cosy inns serving regional cuisine such as pork knuckle or cheese spaetzle. You should also definitely try the famous Allgäu cheese!

Outdoor activities: The surroundings of Hawangen are perfect for hiking or cycling tours through the beautiful nature. In summer, the nearby lakes entice you to swim and sunbathe. In winter, the "Unterjoch" ski area is ideal for skiing and snowboarding.

Where is the most beautiful place in Hawangen? A particularly beautiful place is the castle park, where you can relax with a walk through the gardens. The view from the observation tower on the Hühnersberg is also worthwhile!

What do you do in Hawangen when it rains? If the weather is bad, we recommend a visit to the local history museum "Altes Schulhaus". Here you can learn a lot about the history of the village as well as the life of earlier generations.

Summary: Hawangen is definitely worth a visit! The region offers numerous sights, cultural highlights as well as outdoor activities for every taste. Culinary gourmets will get their money's worth and even when it rains there is plenty to discover. We hope that this travel guide will help you to plan your stay in the best possible way!

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  • October 18, 2022
    Carl Joseph Scheck
    October 17, 2022
    Sehr schöne Runde, auch gut ohne E-Bike zu bewältigen
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    Written October 18, 2022
  • June 30, 2020
    Peter Bauer 
    Super Runde!
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    Written June 30, 2020
  • October 24, 2019
    Anakin Solo
    October 20, 2019
    Toller kleiner Spaziergang durch Wald und Wiese! Nicht davon abschrecken lassen dass der "Weg" irgendwann zu ende ist. Man kommt dann über einen Wiesen-Weg weiter und muss nicht umdrehen. Falls man mit Kinderwagen unterwegs ist, sollte dieser Geländegängig sein, sonst wirds schwierig!
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    Written October 24, 2019
  • October 17, 2016
    Patrick Lanzinger
    October 16, 2016
    Sehr angenehm für einen kurzen Sonntagnachmittagspaziergang.
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    Photo: Patrick Lanzinger, Community
    Written October 17, 2016
    Hiking Trail
    Schlossberg Loop
  • December 18, 2013
    Christoph Hentschel 
    October 25, 2013
    http://youtu.be/hsq6uDQ__fM Eine Woche mit dem Fahrrad 505 Km quer durch unsere Heimat mit Start an der eigenen Haustür hat schon echt klasse. Mensch, was wohnen wir doch in einem der schönsten Landstriche Europas - im Allgäu. Hier mein Video dazu. Wenn es Dir gefällt, bitte teilen und liken! . Wer mehr sehen will: www.facebook.com/Klettersteig24.de oder www.youtube.com/chicago0815
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    Written December 18, 2013
    Long Distance Cycling
    Allgäu Radrunde

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