Wertach: Allgäuhaus
Tucked into the foothills of the Allgäu Alps, Wertach is a place whose character is shaped by upland pasture farming and its mountain setting. The market town stands in southern Bavaria on the upper Wertach River, amid open meadows and wooded slopes typical of the Allgäu. Dairy farming remains central to the surrounding countryside, while the wider region is closely associated with cheese-making traditions. Wertach was granted market rights in 1423, a civic status retained in the name Markt Wertach. Beyond the settlement, the land rises toward the higher limestone ranges of the Alps, and farmsteads and narrow local roads preserve the rural rhythm of the valley.
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Wertach lies in the valley of the Wertach River, where the high Allgäu foothills create a broad setting of wooded slopes, meadows and alpine pastures. At around 915 metres above sea level, this Bavarian market town ranks among Germany’s highest settlements of its kind. The nearby Grüntensee reservoir follows the river north of town and is part of the wider Oberallgäu landscape. Wertach’s compact centre is marked by the Catholic parish church of St Ulrich, while hiking, cycling and winter sports connect the community with the surrounding uplands. Find related webcams across the Allgäu to build a fuller picture of Wertach and its mountain setting.
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