Saulgrub, Altenau and Wurmansau are only a few kilometers apart. All three towns are located in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park and belong to the municipality of Saulgrub as independent towns.

A look back

Within the municipality of Saulgrub, two interesting pre-Christian artifacts have been discovered, raising questions about the early history of the region: a 2500-year-old Etruscan helmet and 2300-year-old gold coins were found at different locations. It is unknown whether a Celtic settlement existed here or whether the objects arrived by other means. 

In the late Middle Ages and the modern era, the three places were simple settlements under the jurisdiction of the Benedictine monks in Ettal.

Near Saulgrub lies a fascinating industrial monument: the Kammerl power plant, built in 1898/99. It is the world's oldest railway power plant for single-phase alternating current. Today it is open to visitors, with the Förderverein historisches Bahnwasserkraftwerk Kammerl e.V. (Association for the Preservation of the Historic Kammerl Railway Power Plant) offering guided tours twice a month.

Vacation in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park: Accommodation in Wurmansau, Altenau and Saulgrub

Saulgrub, Altenau and Wurmansau are embedded in the forest and meadow-rich foothills of the Alps between the 1548 meter high Hörnle in the east and the 1396 meter high peak of the Hochschergen in the west. The valley is crossed by the Ammer with its natural and original river course. It is probably one of the last wild rivers in Germany. Thanks to the well-developed network of paths, Saulgrub, Altenau and Wurmansau are the ideal starting point for long hikes and bike tours. Accommodation here is available in different price categories, from guest houses to cozy holiday apartments. Hikers are thrilled by the emerald green water of the Ammer on a circular hike from Altenau. The accommodations offer Bavarian cosiness, tradition and modernity. The same applies to Wurmansau. The accommodations here also guarantee a relaxing holiday and the best rest.