On the steep sides of the Ammer Valley

Rottenbuch

The nicest way to approach Rottenbuch is by bike or on foot, because when the Abbey rises up in the picturesque landscape, you should pause and enjoy the view. The free-standing church tower, which is not attached to the nave or the buildings around it, can easily be seen from a distance. Once inside the parish church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, you’ll feel quiet amazement: the exuberant splendour of the Baroque and Rococo periods is overwhelming, and the rich interplay of stucco and colour is simply unforgettable …