Finning: Moraine Landscape, Windach Reservoir and Holy Cross Church

Finning lies in the Alpine foothills amid a varied moraine landscape and is part of the Five Lakes Region. Three themes stand out when learning about the area: Windach Reservoir as a local recreational facility, Holy Cross Church in Oberfinning, and cycling and hiking routes at Lake Windach. Together, they showcase different aspects of the destination—landscape and recreation, architectural history, and orientation within the regional network of trails.

Windach Reservoir and the Landscape

Windach Reservoir is a local recreational facility with a campsite and swimming lake. Swimming and camping are two practical reasons to include the lake in your travel plans. The district youth campsite at Windach Reservoir has its own conditions: it is available to youth groups and youth work organizations by prior booking. Bookings for individuals and private use are not possible. If you would like to use the campsite, check the booking conditions in advance.

The stretch of the Windach between Finning, in the district of Unterfinning, and the village of Windach is part of the “Windachtal between Finning (district of Unterfinning) and Windach” landscape conservation area. The protected area’s name refers to this specific stretch of river.

Holy Cross Church and Regional Routes

Holy Cross Church is located in Oberfinning, the main village in the municipality of Finning. It is a Gothic hall church dating from the second half of the 15th century and was remodeled in the Rococo style in the mid-18th century. “Hall church” describes its architectural form; Gothic and Rococo refer to different stylistic periods. The dates distinguish the building’s construction from its later remodeling.

Lake Windach lies along cycling and hiking routes 4 and 8 between Landsberg am Lech and Dießen am Ammersee. The route numbers and place names provide useful reference points for planning your trip; check the signs locally.

The VG bus route, now LVG 91, was established to connect via Finning, Windach and Eresing to the S-Bahn terminus in Geltendorf. Check the current timetable before travelling.

More to explore in the wider destination of Landsberg am Lech

The wider destination of Landsberg am Lech offers more cultural and nature-related attractions. Landsberg am Lech’s Bayertor has stood since 1425 and is considered one of Bavaria’s finest Gothic buildings. The Mutterturm is an extraordinary Historicist monument that Herkomer had built in honor of his mother. The Landsberg am Lech City Museum presents the city’s history and connects it with questions of the present day. It is located on Leitenberg and offers one of the finest views of the city. Guided tours take visitors through Landsberg’s old town and tell stories of the salt trade, raftsmen, dyers and tanners, Jesuits and Ursulines, as well as legends spanning the Middle Ages to the modern era.

Lake Ammersee lies entirely within the district of Landsberg am Lech and offers boat trips, water sports and attractive lakeside promenades. These regional attractions complement Finning’s local highlights with distinct cultural and recreational perspectives.

Discover more destinations: Eresing.

Return to the wider travel overview: Windach.