Wertach

Wertach may refer to two related places in Bavaria, Germany: a river in the Bavarian Swabia and Allgäu regions and the municipality of Wertach in the Oberallgäu district. The river and the town take their name from the same Bavarian locality, and the Wertach valley is an identifiable part of the Allgäu landscape, known for its Alpine foothills and rural character.

The Wertach river rises in the Allgäu Alps near the Austrian border and generally flows north through the Bavarian countryside, passing through small communities before joining the Lech river. The river's course shapes local settlements and agriculture along its valley, which is used for recreation such as hiking and cycling.

The municipality of Wertach is situated in the Oberallgäu district, in the Regierungsbezirk Swabia of Bavaria. Located in the Allgäu region, it comprises several villages and hamlets and lies amid forests, meadows and streams. The local economy traditionally centers on farming, forestry and, increasingly, tourism and services supporting visitors to the surrounding alpine landscape.

Historically, the Wertach area has roots in medieval settlement and church parishes common to rural Swabia. Today, the community preserves traditional Bavarian culture while participating in regional networks within Bavaria and southern Germany.