Im Leiblachtal: Durchs Degermoos zum Stockenweiler Weiher - Westallgäuer Wasserweg 25

Kleyenmühle
From Opfenbach, the hike first leads via Göritz to Obernützenbrugg. Here it is worth taking a look at the Kleyenmühle, a former grinding mill, sawmill and brickworks on the Leiblach river, which was mentioned in documents as early as 1650. A nearby small power station that generates electricity from hydropower is still in operation today.

Degermoos and Stockenweiler Weiher
After crossing the main road, it is worth taking a detour towards Adelgunz. In Degermoos you can visit a former peat cutting and learn a lot about the history of peat extraction in the moor. In the 19th century, for example, rails were laid in the moorland so that the freshly cut peat could be transported directly to Hergatz railroad station. The peat was stored and dried there before being used to heat the steam locomotives of the Südbahn, among other things. The path leads via Volklings to Stockenweiler Weiher, which has been a nature reserve since 1984. As early as the 15th century, the Heilig-Geist-Spital hospital in Lindau had it dammed up to breed carp and pike. The fish were a welcome change on the menu of the inmates of the Lindau hospital. Today, the pond is an important breeding and resting place for waterfowl, some of which are rare. For this reason, bathing is only permitted in the front area of the pond.

Bruggmühle
From Stockenweiler, the route follows the Leiblach river to Beuren and on to Ruhlands. The Bruggmühle, which was first mentioned in a document in 1269, stands slightly off the path. The mill was in operation until 1958 and the sawmill is still running today.