Cycling routes and local history in Langenbach
Cycling routes, a pilgrimage church and a bell tower give Langenbach different starting points for a stay that combines outdoor activity with local history. The Abens Cycle Path follows lightly trafficked roads through the municipality before continuing through the Amper Valley. Cyclists and hikers can also explore the surrounding countryside along the Isar Cycle Path and the Ammer-Amper Cycle Path. When planning your stay, you can decide whether cycling, hiking or local architecture will be the focus.
The Maria Rast pilgrimage church is a landmark of Langenbach. It was built by Louis IV of Bavaria in gratitude for his victory at the Battle of Gammelsdorf in 1313. The building connects the town to a specific episode in its history: the victory for which Louis IV had the church built.
Another prominent spot is the square in front of the new parish church, next to the town hall. Its paving has earned it the local nickname “Red Square”; a bell tower stands there. Maria Rast and the bell tower offer different perspectives on Langenbach’s architectural history: the pilgrimage church, built in 1313, and a tower set amid the townscape.
Freising: Culture, trails and nature
In the district of Freising, the Amper Valley is designated as a landscape conservation area. It is home to numerous animal and plant species that are especially worthy of protection, including four of the 16 dragonfly species threatened with extinction in Bavaria. These are notable points of reference for anyone who wants to explore the landscape not only by following a route, but also by considering its protected status and biodiversity.
In Freising itself, local history and architecture come together within a compact area. The historic old town includes burghers’ and cathedral canons’ houses dating from the Gothic to the Baroque period, clustered around Marienplatz, where a Marian column dating from 1674 also stands. On Cathedral Hill, Freising Cathedral has a crypt and the Beast Column. The Freising City Museum presents around 350 selected objects and groups of objects illustrating the city’s history. The range thus extends from buildings in the cityscape to a museum display of historical exhibits.
In Freising, contemporary art takes other forms. Schafhof is a centre for contemporary art in Upper Bavaria and hosts year-round exhibitions featuring works by international and local artists. The annual St John’s Market and Advent market are also held there, showcasing high-quality one-of-a-kind pieces by selected craftspeople. The Weihenstephan Art Trail passes almost 30 contemporary works by regionally and internationally recognised artists as it winds through the campus. It comprises two circular walks, each lasting just over an hour.
The trails also vary in character. The 13.5-kilometre Culture & Nature circular trail leads to Freising’s main sights. The Freising Way of St James, by contrast, is an approximately 11-kilometre northern feeder route to the Munich Way of St James, starting at Freising Cathedral on Cathedral Hill. For a shorter circular walk with several stops, the Freising Forest has a roughly two-kilometre forest discovery trail, with 23 stations featuring information boards, information and play activities.
Weihenstephan offers further points of interest for anyone interested in gardens and landscapes. The Weihenstephan Gardens are situated on the grounds of a former Benedictine monastery and are maintained by the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences. A terrace in the Hofgarten offers views of the Alpine panorama. The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan is also a visitor attraction in Freising: it is the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world and offers brewery tours. The brewery also has a small museum and the adjoining BraustĂĽberl Weihenstephan restaurant.
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