In this guide we include tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurants and other information for your best visit to Wildsteig in Bavaria, state of Germany.
A trip to Wildsteig can be part of the plan to get to know the entire Romantic Road in Germany, the best known tourist route in the country, or even a weekend or holiday day trip.
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Where is the city of Wildsteig in Germany
Wildsteig is a municipality in Germany, located in the district of Weilheim-Schongau, in the state of Bavaria.
Wildsteig is 92 km from Munich (approx. 1h 25min journey). I haven’t taken the train to the city yet, but you can search for an option on the Deutsch Bahn. Taking the capital of the country as a reference, it is 687 km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go there by car (approx. 7h), whereas in relation to other cities, it is 243 km from Stuttgart (approx. 2h 45min) and 441 Km from Frankfurt (approx. 4h30min).
As you can see, we are getting closer to the city of Munich, which becomes the best option in terms of origin and stay for your visit.
How to go to Wildsteig in Germany
The best way to travel in Germany is very much up to you. We alternated a lot between using the country’s excellent rail network and also taking advantage of the no less excellent German roads and highways (who hasn’t heard of the Autobahns with no speed limit, right?).
If you want to go by train from Munich, the journey takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Romantic Road in Germany (Romantische Straße)
The German Romantic Route is the name given to a travel itinerary in southern Germany that crosses the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It passes through 460 kilometers and 29 cities, starting in Würzburg to Füssen (where the famous Neuschwanstein Castle) linking various historic attractions and picturesque castles.
Wildsteig is part of the suggested itinerary and we have a complete and well-detailed travel guide with tips on how to get to know Germany’s Romantic Road, be sure to check it out.
Suggestions for activities and tours in the city of Wildsteig and other destinations on the German Romantic Road:
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Where to stay in Wildsteig in Germany – Hotel, hostel and Bed & Breakfast
Although it is not very common to choose the city of Wildsteig as a base to visit the Romantic Route (it is much more common for example staying in Munich and take a day trip), there are many good options for accommodation.
The best rated hotels in Wildsteig, close to the city center and that you can review to choose where to stay are:
- Hauserwirt
- Hausen 4, 82409 Wildsteig, Germany
- 9.0 – Fantastic out of 43 ratings
- Guest Comments: Spacious, spotlessly clean accommodation in an unbeatable location, a haven for peace seekers, hikers and mountain bikers, absolutely peaceful, very friendly and courteous hostess.
- Landhotel und Gasthof Kirchberger
- Kirchbergstr. 43, 82409 Wildsteig, Germany
- 8.4 – Very good out of 392 ratings
- Guest Comments: The rooms were very big and clean. The beds were the most comfortable we had slept on during our trip. The owner was very friendly and made us a hearty and delicious breakfast.
- Gasthof “Zum Strauß”
- Riedstraße 16, 82409 Wildsteig, Germany
- 9.2 – Fantastic out of 24 ratings
- Guest Comments: Clean and comfortable with incredibly welcoming and hospitable owners. A small family run hotel with a very good restaurant and great breakfast. Some good walks in this beautiful area.
There are many other options for accommodation in hotels, hostels and inns, be sure to check it out at Booking.com page.
Things to do in Wildsteig in Germany
Called “Wilde Steige” (in English “Wild Climb”) in the Middle Ages, the region was first mentioned as Wildsteig in 1110. Initially it belonged to the commercial center of the Rottenbuch monastery between 1073 and 1803, until in 1818 it became independent.
Situated (850 to 1,600 m above sea level) in the heart of Pfaffenwinkel, between the rivers Lech and Loisach, and surrounded by mountains, with beautiful views of the Alps, the region offers many options for hiking, biking or just rest and enjoy the view.
Being its main attractions the hiking trails, such as the “König-Ludwig-Weg”, “Jakobsweg”, “Prälatenweg” and “Heilige Landschaft Pfaffenwinkel”, or cycling, “Prälatenroute”, “Bodensee-Königsee-Radweg” , “Ammer-Amper-Radweg” and the “Erlebnisrunde Pfaffenwinkel”.
On official city website ( in German) it is possible to have more options for these tours.
Top tourist attractions
In addition to beautiful views, other tourist attractions can be included in your travel itinerary in Wildsteig:
- Pfarrkirche St. Jakob (Saint Jacob Parish Church)
- The parish church of St. Jacob was architecturally updated in 1785 with Baroque-style furniture, ceiling paintings and frescoes, and high altar figures of the Master of the Apostles from Blutenburg.
- Below the church there is a replica of the Grotto of Lourdes that is worth seeing. It was built in 1908 and is considered one of the most important of its kind in southern Germany.
- Schleierfälle (Schleier Falls)
- In the Ammerschlucht, the Ammer Gorge, on the border with the neighboring municipality of Bad Bayersoien, are the Schleier Falls, formed by a stream that flows down the edge of the slope.
In addition to the points listed, be sure to explore the small center of Wildsteig and admire the city’s alleys and buildings.
1 day itinerary tip in Wildsteig in Germany
The town of Wildsteig is very small, as you can see, in addition to knowing its small center, only the church is a real tourist attraction.
Except, of course, its natural attractions.
That’s why our suggestion in Wildsteig depends a lot on your objective and we present two proposals:
- Option 1 (rest stop)
- If you’re traveling with the ultimate goal of getting to know Germany’s Romantic Road, the town of Wildsteig deserves just a quick stop to see the beautiful church and enjoy some views of the Alps.
- Option 2 (ecotourism)
- Now if you are looking for a place to go hiking, the city has good options.
- In particular the mountains with views of the Alps and the Ammer Gorge.
- See on the official city website (in German) some options.
After that you continue your journey to the next city on the Romantic Route of Germany.
Where to eat in Wildsteig in Germany – Tips for bars and restaurants
If you’re traveling in Germany, I believe you should look for restaurants specializing in the country’s traditional cuisine or even a Biergarten for a German beer.
In Wildsteig we only saw the option:
- Landhotel und Gasthof Kirchberger
- Kirchbergstr. 43, 82409 Wildsteig, Bavaria Germany
- 4.0 out of 34 reviews
- Customer comments: We stopped by the inn by chance on the way to Neuschwanstein and were pleasantly surprised: rarely have we been served such good fresh regional Bavarian cuisine. The meats, the salads, the desserts…everything was prepared and served with love (in detail)! Thanks for the nice stop and the great service!
It is worth seeing on the TripAdvisor website some options for restaurants, bars, Biergarten and cafes nearby in other cities.
Watch a video with images of Wildsteig in Germany
Video description: Video with images around the city of Wildsteig which is located in the State of Bavaria and is part of the Romantic Road of Germany.
Wildsteig’s part starts at 1 minute and 25 seconds into the video.
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*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Wildsteig and Wikipedia.
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