Discover Zusmarshausen

Experience nature around Zusmarshausen

The nature park provides the landscape setting for a stay in Zusmarshausen and its districts. Families who enjoy spending time outdoors can explore the different nature experiences: a trail circles Rothsee in Zusmarshausen and invites you to enjoy a relaxing walk surrounded by nature. As a circular route, it offers a clearly defined walking option if a more leisurely pace better suits your plans for the day.

Another option is the Zusamaue nature trail. This idyllic circular hiking trail lies south of Zusmarshausen and Gabelbach, near the Rücklenmühle. Along the trail, you can learn about the local animal and plant life. This nature-focused experience is therefore not just about being outdoors, but also about observing and taking in your surroundings. The Zusam Landscape Conservation Association created the trail in 1997–1998.

In the surrounding area, the “Am Horn” forest experience trail also uses information boards to introduce visitors to 25 tree species. At the turning point, a covered rest area invites you to enjoy a snack or take a break. If you are out with children, you can include the information boards and rest area in your plans as a nature experience in their own right. The trail’s specific focus on tree species also makes it interesting for anyone who would like to learn more about plants and forests.

Getting around by bike or on foot

Zusmarshausen lies on the Zusam Cycle Route, on the section from Dinkelscherben to Donauwörth. The route is signposted throughout and runs mostly along side roads or paths away from traffic. This gives cycle tourists a concrete point of reference when choosing a focus for their holiday: they can consider including Zusmarshausen as a stop on this section of the route. The route description can help you assess your preference for cycling on side roads and paths, without assuming a particular stage length or riding time.

The activities have different focuses, so you can choose based on whether exercise, observing nature or a relaxing walk better suits your planned stay.

Roman history in town

The town’s history offers another way to explore the area. The Zusmarshausen Museum displays finds from the Roman bridge town of “Pontone”, which stood on the Augsburg–Mainz Roman road. Together, the finds and this major Roman road provide a specific historical theme for a museum visit: anyone interested in Roman history can learn about a bridge town and its location on an important road. Combined with the nature experiences, this offers a different perspective on Zusmarshausen than a stay focused exclusively on outdoor activities.

Getting here and choosing a suitable base

Zusmarshausen has direct access to the Zusmarshausen interchange on the A 8 Munich–Stuttgart motorway (E 52). For those arriving by car, this is a useful point of reference when choosing a holiday destination. A holiday apartment in Zusmarshausen may therefore suit travellers who want to choose their base based on its direct road connection as well as its local nature and cultural attractions. Which of these experiences matters most depends on whether you would like to spend your holiday cycling, walking, observing nature or exploring Roman history.

If you would like to discover more places and local pages, you can find Gabelbach (Gabelbach) as well as Dinkelscherben (Dinkelscherben), Gersthofen (Gersthofen), Langweid am Lech (Langweid am Lech), Lechfeld (Lechfeld), Kutzenhausen (Kutzenhausen), Gessertshausen (Gessertshausen) and Meitingen (Meitingen).

For the main travel overview: Augsburg.