Following the "Tobelbach" (ravine creek) - Western Allgaeu waterways 14

Starting at the parking space in Roethenbach the way leads you, passing the old public swimming pool to a forest and root path that always runs along the murmuring creek Tobelbach and under a railway bridge that is 36 meters high and 112 meters long. The impressive bridge has been built already in the 19th century. After a short climb to the forest's edge at the village boarder of Ellhofen, the tour continues on the ''Tobelrandweg'' with its good prospects. After that, you descend to the 'Tobelmühle' (ravine mill). The history of the former mill can be traced back to the 15th century. The narrow forest path leads to the former hammer mill,always following the creek. Just few meters away, the water of the Tobelbach flows downhill via rushing cascades. A detour leads you to the 'Lerchenmühle', a former mill that can also be traced back to the 15th century. Leaving the ravine you get to the 'Burghof'. Some ruins are reminders of the castle built before the year 1300 which was the residence of the Lords of Ellhofen. Via Ellhofen (water trample basin) and the former public swimming pool, the tour continues towards Rentershofen and to the moor 'Roethenbacher Moor' with its comparatively pristine wetlands. Few minutes later, you are back in Roethenbach.