Discover Rettenberg
Accommodation in Rettenberg
Rettenberg is located in Nagelfluhkette Nature Park at the foot of GrĂĽnten. The town has plenty to offer, from hiking trails and beer culture to a mini golf course, the family pool at GrĂĽnten and cross-country ski trails in winter. For planning your trip, it helps to know the specifics: you can assess one hiking route by its walking time, length and elevation gain; another circular trail is accessible, and seasonal conditions affect both the pool and the cross-country ski trails.
Hiking routes for different abilities
The five beer-themed hiking trails lead through meadows and forests, past viewpoints and places to stop, where you can sample local beers and hearty specialities. Along the trails, innkeepers and alpine and mountain hut businesses offer ProBiererle: a local speciality paired with a Rettenberg beer selected to complement it. Check the current availability of the routes before setting off.
Beer-themed hiking trail Tour 3 leads from Rettenberg to Alpe Kalkhöf. It is described as a route for experienced hikers; the stated figures are a walking time of around 3 hours 15 minutes, a distance of about 8.6 kilometres and an elevation gain of 500 metres. These details can help you assess the time and distance involved.
The “Abenteuer Galetschbach” (Galetschbach Adventure) nature trail runs alongside the Galetschbach stream and is around 2.6 kilometres long. The entire circular trail is accessible and easy to navigate with a wheelchair or pushchair. At around 8.6 kilometres, Tour 3 is considerably longer. The Grüntenbogen sports facility adds shooting ranges and a 3D course to the options; check the current operating rules before your visit.
Mini Golf and Family Pool at the Dorfcafé
There is a mini golf course in the Kurgärtle next to the Dorfcafé. The family pool at Grünten is right next to the Dorfcafé and has a large sunbathing lawn as well as natural shade. Its operating schedule may vary by season, so check in advance whether the pool will be open during your trip.
Brewing tradition and culinary events
Rettenberg is home to Allgäu’s brewing tradition. The town is home to the Bernardibräu, Engelbräu and Privatbrauerei Zötler breweries. A brewery tour explains the brewing process and the history of brewing; freshly brewed beer may be available to sample afterwards. Before making plans, check whether and when tours are currently offered.
Culinary events are also part of what Rettenberg has to offer: Kässpatzen evenings and other events, including beer and cheese evenings, are held regularly. As specific dates may change, check the date of each event before your trip.
Cross-country ski trails in winter
Rettenberg has the sunny circular trail around Emmereiser Moos and a short, floodlit evening trail. Snow conditions may vary by season, so check the latest snow conditions before cross-country skiing.
In the wider Oberallgäu destination
The wider Oberallgäu destination also includes nature and hiking options in other towns. Oberstdorf has 200 kilometres of hiking trails and nature trails. In Immenstadt-Bühl, the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park Centre is located right beside Lake Alpsee. Its free-admission interactive exhibition explores animals, plants, their habitats and the protected area’s special features. Opening hours may vary.
Discover more destinations: Großdorf, Dietmannsried, Altusried, Burgberg Im Allgäu, Kempten, Buchenberg, Bad Hindelang, Immenstadt Im Allgäu
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