Obermaiselstein, municipality in the district of Oberallgäu, Bavaria, Germany
Obermaiselstein is a small rural municipality in the Oberallgäu region with scattered farmhouses, narrow roads, and traditional buildings featuring wooden facades and colorful shutters. The settlement sits on a high plateau surrounded by the Allgäuer Alps, with the Besler and Riedberger Horn as notable peaks nearby.
The area was long a farming region where farmers used the land for summer grazing. The hamlet of Ried was founded by farmers from surrounding areas and is marked today by old churches and chapels that document the faith of its people across centuries.
The village name was changed in 1865 to avoid confusion with other settlements. Residents continue to practice traditional customs such as the Viehscheid, when farmers bring their decorated cattle down from mountain meadows and gather for folk dancing and local food celebrations.
The area is easy to explore on foot or by bicycle with local roads and paths that also connect to hiking routes into the surrounding mountains. Accommodation options include cozy guesthouses and small hotels, with convenient access to larger towns in the region.
The Sturmannshöhle is the only cave in the area open to visitors and displays rock layers millions of years old. Guided tours take visitors deep inside to reveal underground formations that feel like a journey through geological history.
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