The two-nave Gothic parish church and the 83 km R 201 Genussradtour (leisure cycling tour) offer different highlights in Handenberg: architectural history and activity. There are also small chapels, sports facilities, outdoor dining areas and views of the Alps from Adenberg. This gives you specific points of reference for exploring Handenberg in the Upper Innviertel according to your interests.

Parish church and architectural details

Handenberg’s parish church is a two-nave Gothic hall church. Three supporting pillars stand in the central nave. The church was consecrated on 11 May 1453 in honour of Saint Martin and Saint Margaret. The 56 m tower was built during a later construction phase, between 1589 and 1598, under the direction of Zechprobst Sebastian Kopler. Its oversized onion dome and double cross give it a distinctive shape; the double cross represents its affiliation with the monastery. The consecration and tower construction therefore mark two different points in the building’s history.

Next to the southern porch stands the former charnel house with a net-ribbed vault, now used as a Lourdes chapel. This structure brings together its former function, its vaulted design and its present-day religious use. Handenberg’s many small chapels are also architectural sights. The parish church is therefore not the only local point of interest for architecture enthusiasts: the chapels are part of the municipality’s character too.

Cycling and hiking

Handenberg in the Upper Innviertel invites you to explore by bike or on foot. Municipal roads and farm access roads are public property and can be used by cyclists. When planning, it is worth distinguishing this general guidance from details about a specific tour: the R 201 Genussradtour (leisure cycling tour) is 83 km long and connects the restaurants and inns of the “Innwirtler”. The leisure cycling tour passes through the municipality of Handenberg, including a stretch from Apfental to Großschieder. The stated distance and named route offer different points of reference. Check the route details before setting off.

Sports facilities and landscape

Handenberg’s sports facility has two football pitches: a main pitch with a grandstand and an artificial turf pitch built in 2024, which allows for year-round use. There are also two tennis courts with clay and artificial turf surfaces, a new LED floodlighting system and a clubhouse. A skittles hall with three asphalt lanes and a clubhouse completes the facilities. Here, the focus is on clearly defined sports facilities and amenities; the R 201, by contrast, is about the tour’s length and its links with restaurants and inns.

A different perspective comes from Adenberg, with its beautiful views of the Alps. The landscape adds its own distinctive touch to the buildings and sports facilities. Dining out is another part of exploring the area: the outdoor dining areas of Handenberg’s seven restaurants and inns serve local specialities. As individual establishments and the availability of their offerings may change, check in advance which places are currently open for dining.

Discover more destinations: Perwang Am Grabensee, Hagenau, Wimpassing, Hochburg, Auerbach, Haigermoos, Schwand Im Innkreis, Braunau Am Inn

Go to the main travel overview: Braunau Am Inn.