Rathausplatz Augsburg – Moritzplatz, Augsburg loop from Augsburg
Rathausplatz Augsburg – Moritzplatz, Augsburg loop from Augsburg
4.6
(19)
133
hikers
Rathausplatz Augsburg – Moritzplatz, Augsburg loop from Augsburg
02:06
8.10km
40m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
3.04 km
Fuggerei, Augsburg — Social Housing Settlement
Highlight • Historical Site
Translated by Google •
Tip by
4.17 km
Archäologischer Garten
Archaeological Site
4.95 km
Augsburg Town Hall and Rathausplatz
Highlight • Historical Site
Translated by Google •
Tip by
4.99 km
Augustus Fountain
Highlight • Monument
Translated by Google •
Tip by
5.10 km
Rathausplatz Augsburg
Highlight • Historical Site
The group of squares near the slope of the Augsburg High Terrace is one of the oldest in Augsburg. It was formed after the construction of the Perlach Tower in the 10th century, which still stands in the line of sight of Augsburg's central north-south street. At this point, the north-south and east-west streets converged. The Free Imperial City, which was politically independent until 1806, was administered from Perlach Square, with its town hall (since 1260), gentlemen's drinking room, and merchants' room. The city council's exercise of power was publicly and spectacularly visible through the pillory at the town hall, where criminals were put on display; the "Schandesel" at the fish market, where soldiers of the city guard were placed for misconduct; and the "Narrenhäusel," a sobering-up cell.
The installation of the Neptune Fountain on the Fish Market and the Augustus Fountain on Perlachplatz heralded a prestigious transformation: Elias Holl rebuilt almost all of the surrounding buildings, and between 1615 and 1620, he also built the Town Hall, whose mass seemed to overwhelm its surroundings.
It wasn't until the 19th century that major new construction was undertaken again: The Stock Exchange Building, erected in 1828 by Johann Nepomuk Pertsch, replaced the living quarters of the merchants and patricians. At the same time, the new building line somewhat freed up the Town Hall. The Fish Market also received a new look between 1882 and 1890 with the administration building and the Fish Market Staircase by Ludwig Leybold.
Text / Source: City of Augsburg, World Heritage Information Center, Rathausplatz 1, Augsburg
augsburger-plaetze.com/rathausplatz-text
Translated by Google •
Tip by
5.15 km
Augsburg Pedestrian Zone
Highlight • Settlement
Translated by Google •
Tip by
5.73 km
Augsburg Armory (Zeughaus)
Highlight • Historical Site
Translated by Google •
Tip by
5.89 km
Moritzplatz, Augsburg
Highlight • Settlement
Translated by Google •
Tip by
6.22 km
Hercules Fountain
Highlight • Monument
The Hercules Fountain was completed in 1602. The casts were made by Adriaen de Vries. Along with the Mercury Fountain, it is one of the greatest works the artist ever created. The hero Hercules slays the Hydra, a multi-headed water serpent. Naiads, Tritons, and goose-shrikes frolic on the fountain's pillar.
Text / Source: City of Augsburg, World Heritage Information Center, Rathausplatz 1, Augsburg
wassersystem-augsburg.de/de/objekte/herkulesbrunnen
Translated by Google •
Tip by
6.65 km
Godehardskapelle
Ruins
8.10 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.53 km
2.34 km
1.32 km
631 m
273 m
Surfaces
4.55 km
3.14 km
300 m
107 m
< 100 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Elevation
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Thursday 16 July
26°C
16°C
94 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.
Sign up for free