Görisried: Circular Routes, Moorland and Local History

Görisried is set amid a landscape of forests and moorland lakes, with views of the Allgäu Alps. To help you plan your trip, the village offers a variety of circular routes, cycling routes and insights into local history. If you’re looking for a hotel in Görisried, these features can help you get a sense of what the destination is like.

Hiking routes of varying lengths

For a shorter walk, the Hohenberg circular route is about 3 kilometres long and takes roughly an hour. From the viewpoint, you can see Görisried, the districts of Staig and Hasenmahd, and the mountains. A longer option is the 12-kilometre Neuwald-Buchwald circular route, which takes about 3½ hours. It follows forest tracks through the woods, along small streams and across flower-filled meadows.

The Wildberger-Hof circular route is 10 kilometres long and takes about 2¾ hours. Its gravel forest track leads to a viewpoint near Wildberg. The hike to Kälberschächele is another option with a specified distance and duration: the route is about 7 kilometres and takes roughly 2¼ hours. On the hilltop, you’ll find a wayside cross, a bench and a hiking car park; on a clear day, the view extends across the Alpine range.

Other routes have their own highlights, even without a stated distance: the Mühlhalde circular route starts at the church square in the village centre, follows the Waldbach and Mühlbach streams past the outdoor pool, and passes directly through the nature discovery trail. The Moor circular route also starts in the village centre and leads through forests and moorland, then across meadows with panoramic views of the Alps before returning. The hike to the suspension footbridge starts at St Ursula’s Chapel on the outskirts of the village, heading towards Stadels and Wildberg; there is also a car park there. The path descends through the Wertach Valley and crosses a small bridge to a suspension footbridge that sways freely above the Wertach.

Compare cycling routes by distance and elevation gain

Three cycling loops start and finish in Görisried. The Northern Kempter Forest Loop is 24.8 kilometres long with 330 metres of elevation gain. The Northern Wertach Valley Loop is 25.9 kilometres long with 270 metres of elevation gain, while the Southern Wertach Valley Loop covers 34 kilometres and 450 metres of elevation gain. This lets you compare the routes described by distance and elevation gain. The Kempter Forest circular route also starts in the village centre, passes through the Kempter Forest and returns to Görisried via the Beilstein Alpine pasture.

Moorland, nature trail and outdoor pool

Görisried has a protected landscape area with extensive moorland reserves and wetland habitats. Rare orchid species, flowers, herbs and butterflies can be found there. The nature discovery trail is in a wooded area behind the outdoor pool; at several stops, you can learn interesting facts about the forest and nature.

The natural outdoor pool is fed by spring water, is chlorine-free and is free of charge. Changing rooms and toilet facilities are available. Right next to it, there is a free beach volleyball court and a public table tennis table. As operating details for the pool may vary seasonally, check the latest information before your visit.

Winter activities and local history

The Hasenmahd cross-country ski trail is an easy, classically groomed loop of about 2 kilometres. It runs across Weihermoos and through the district of Hasenmahd, with no significant climbs. The Neuwald trail, about 5.5 kilometres long, has both a classic track and a skating track; it runs across Schlegelmoos towards Stadels and includes moderate climbs and descents. There is also an ice and skating area opposite the multipurpose hall on Waldbachstraße. Depending on the weather, the ice rink is available from December or January; in summer, ramps and small goals are provided for street hockey and ice hockey.

The churches and chapels also form part of the village’s history. The present building of St Oswald’s Parish Church was built in 1848/49 in the Neo-Gothic style, after the earlier church was destroyed in the great fire of 1823. St Ursula’s Chapel, with its plague cemetery, dates from 1681 and has a painted wood-panelled ceiling. The Görisried Chapel Trail is a day hike that starts at the parish church in the village centre. Nearby, the Dengelstein in the Kempter Forest adds to the picture of the surrounding area: local legends and myths are associated with this large Nagelfluh rock.

For an overview of the wider area: Unterthingau.