Oberhausen: Moorland, bathing pond and local history

Oberhausen’s attractions range from the Grasleitner Moorland and the Seewiesenweg to the bathing pond, churches and Roman finds. If you are planning a hotel stay, these different aspects can help you plan your time here: the landscape, recreation and local history each offer a distinct focus.

Moorland and the Seewiesenweg

Part of the Grasleitner Moorland lies within Oberhausen’s municipal area. On its return to Oberhausen, the Seewiesenweg passes through the moorland and follows an offshoot of the Natura 2000 Grasleitner Moorland protected area back towards the town. The landscape and the trail are therefore connected to Oberhausen in different ways: one fact describes the share of the moorland within the municipality, while the other describes the route of the trail. If you plan to walk the Seewiesenweg, check the current route before setting out, as it may change.

The bathing pond and churches in the local landscape

The bathing pond is a popular meeting place throughout the year and offers recreation and leisure activities for all age groups. This is a different focus from the Seewiesenweg: here, the emphasis is on a place to meet, while there it is on a trail through the moorland. This allows you to consider two distinct local themes during your stay without conflating them.

At its core, St. Michael in Berg is a Late Gothic hall church. Its features include a recessed polygonal choir, an adjoining sacristy and a north flank tower built from tuff blocks. These elements describe different aspects of the church’s architecture: the choir’s end, the sacristy and the tower built from tuff blocks. For architecture enthusiasts, the church offers several specific features to explore together.

A different church-related feature can be seen in the local landscape: in Oberhausen, you can see St. Mauritius Church, which stands on a hill above the houses. Comparing the two churches, the focus for St. Michael is its architecture, while for St. Mauritius it is its position above the houses. This gives you two different points of focus as you experience the town, without implying a connection between the churches or a specific vantage point.

Roman finds at the town hall

The Roman finds discovered within Oberhausen’s municipal area are also connected to the town. Various finds from the area are once again on display on the ground floor of the town hall. If you would like to see this exhibition, ask in advance about visiting arrangements at the town hall.

Weilheim-Schongau as a wider regional setting

The wider travel destination of Weilheim-Schongau opens up a broader regional setting. Weilheim-Schongau is in the Pfaffenwinkel travel region. The area is bounded by the Lech to the west, the Ammer flows through its central area, and the Loisach runs along its eastern border. These geographical features add a regional perspective to the themes located directly in Oberhausen.

Among the cultural attractions in the wider travel destination is the Wieskirche near Steingaden. Dominikus Zimmermann built it between 1745 and 1754; it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The Wieskirche welcomes visitors to church services, summer concerts and quiet contemplation. If a concert is important to your plans, check the dates in advance, as schedules may vary.

The approximately five-kilometre Erdfunkstelle hiking trail offers a different focus. The circular route starts at Raisting station and passes through the satellite earth station, by the large satellite dishes and by the Radom industrial monument with its historic Antenna 1. Its approximate length, starting point and stops give you an idea of what makes this trail distinctive: it combines a hike with insights into technical heritage.

The Penzberg Mining Museum preserves the memory of the local pitch coal mining industry, which operated from 1796 to 1966. The museum offers guided tours in several languages for international visitors, families and school groups. This sets it apart from the churches and technical sites: its focus is mining history and making it accessible to different visitor groups.

Discover more destinations: Wielenbach, Hohenpeißenberg, Eberfing, Pähl, Seeshaupt, Peiting, Habach, Rottenbuch

For the overview of the wider travel destination: Weilheim-Schongau.