Schwaltenweiher

#807 among destinations in Germany

Natural attraction, Nature, Lake

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The Schwaltenweiher is a reservoir in the Ostallgäu foothills of the Alps in Bavaria, Germany. It lies 14 km from the Allgäu Alps between the towns of Seeg and Rückholz. It was named after the Schwaltenmühle mill built beside it, which was in turn named after the Schwalt or Schwald family. It is now used for bathing and fishing. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2753 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°38'57"N, 10°34'34"E

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Nearby attractions include: Hohenfreyberg Castle, Eisenberg Castle, Falkenstein, St. Nikolaus parish church.

2.5 miS
Forts and castles
Hohenfreyberg Castle
64 min walk • Perched atop a lush hill in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany, the ruins of Hohenfreyberg Castle evoke a bygone era of chivalry and feudal power. This imposing medieval fortress, built in the 14th century, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess...
2.6 miS
Forts and castles
Eisenberg Castle
67 min walk • Eisenberg Castle, perched atop a hill in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany, is a historical fortress that commands attention with its imposing ruins and storied past. Dating back to the 14th century, this once-majestic stronghold now offers a glimpse into the...
5.5 miS
Forts and castles
Falkenstein, Pfronten
142 min walk • Falkenstein Castle or Castrum Pfronten is the ruin of a castle in the Bavarian Alps, near Pfronten, Germany. At 1,277 metres above sea level, it is Germany's highest castle.
4.4 miS
Church
St. Nikolaus parish church, Pfronten
114 min walk • The St. Nikolaus parish church is the parish church of Pfronten in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria in Germany. The ceiling fresco is the work of Josef Keller.
5.5 miSE
Scenic lake with lodging and recreation
Hopfensee, Füssen
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6.1 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Weißensee
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6.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Reuterwanne
172 min walk • Reuterwanne is a 1541 m high mountain in the Allgäu Alps near Wertach and Jungholz. Due to its secluded location, the view from the top goes very far.
4.9 miS
Church
St. Leonhardskirche, Pfronten
126 min walk • St. Leonhard is the church of the Pfronten districts of Heitlern and Dorf. It is a branch of the parish church of St. Nicholas in Pfronten-Berg.
4.6 miS
Church
Kapelle St. Johannes Evangelist, Pfronten
117 min walk • St. Johannes Evangelist is the church of the Pfronten districts of Röfleuten and Halden. It is a branch of the parish church of St. Nicholas in Pfronten-Berg.
4.1 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Trost, Nesselwang
106 min walk • Maria Trost Catholic Church is a pilgrimage church above Nesselwang in Bavaria. Located in a forest clearing at 1123 meters above sea level on the northeastern slope of the Alpspitz, the church, which can only be reached on foot, is lined in the...
5.3 miS
Church
St. Koloman, Pfronten
135 min walk • The Chapel of St. Koloman in the Pfronten district of Ösch is a Baroque church built in 1736 and a branch of the parish church of St. Nikolaus in Pfronten-Berg.