In Rehmoostal Valley near Elsendorf, a path leads from the B 301 into Dürnbucher Forest. It invites visitors to walk and jog between species-rich meadows and shady woodland; in winter, cross-country skiing is also possible. A cycling loop offers a different focus: the Hallertau Church Tower Tour passes through Elsendorf and by the Baroque parish church of Maria Immaculata.

Meadows, woodland and nearby attractions

The path in Rehmoostal Valley links open meadows with shady woodland. Its description mentions activities for different seasons: walking and jogging, as well as cross-country skiing in winter. This makes it possible to plan your stay around the kind of activity you prefer, without conflating the different options. The path leads from the B 301 into Dürnbucher Forest; meadows and woodland shape the landscape in between.

Nearby points of interest include the Appersdorf service building, Hoher Kaltbrunnen and a small fishpond in Dürnbucher Forest. The service building is northwest of the municipality. This location helps with orientation, while the three places offer different points of reference for exploring the surrounding area.

Cycling through Elsendorf

The Hallertau Church Tower Tour is a 29.09-kilometre cycling loop over the green hills of the Hallertau hop-growing region. It passes churches around Mainburg, Aiglsbach and Elsendorf. In Elsendorf, the route follows Mainburger Straße past the parish church of Maria Immaculata. The church is Baroque, and its tower rises high above the village.

Two different details are useful when planning: in Rehmoostal Valley, walking, jogging and cross-country skiing in winter are mentioned; the cycling loop has a stated total distance. The Church Tower Tour connects Mainburg, Aiglsbach and Elsendorf on a circular route with churches along the way through the hop-growing region. Those particularly interested in architecture will find a specific stop along the route in Elsendorf at Maria Immaculata; the route is also a cycling tour through the Hallertau landscape.

Kelheim as the wider destination

The wider destination of Kelheim offers further landscapes and cultural areas. The northern part of Kelheim district, including Kelheim, Essing and Riedenburg, lies in Altmühltal Nature Park. In Kelheim is the “Weltenburger Enge, Hirschberg and Altmühlleiten” nature reserve, which includes the unique Danube Gorge. There are eleven hiking trails in Weltenburger Enge Nature Reserve. A 13-kilometre hike leads from Essing via Tatzlwurm, past the Klausenhöhlen caves and along the Celtic Wall to the Danube Gorge.

Pilgrimage and cycling also add their own highlights to this regional setting. One stage of the East Bavarian Way of St James leads from Kelheim to Weltenburger Enge. The Danube Cycle Path runs through Weltenburg and Kelheim; in Kelheim, it passes the old town and the Befreiungshalle memorial. Check current route conditions before setting out.

The Altmühltal Archaeology Park stretches for 39 kilometres and includes 18 sites between Kelheim, Essing, Riedenburg and Dietfurt. They offer insights ranging from Neanderthals to the Celts; most sites are directly on the Altmühltal Cycle Path. The park’s geographical reach and varied sites make it a topic in its own right when planning a visit to the region.

Hop-growing landscapes and history in Kelheim

The southern part of Kelheim district, including Abensberg, Neustadt an der Donau, Biburg, Rohr i. NB and Mainburg, is part of the Hallertau. It is considered the world’s largest contiguous hop-growing region. This places the local cycling route within a wider landscape: the Church Tower Tour crosses the green hills of the hop-growing region, while the Hallertau as a whole offers a broader regional perspective.

The Befreiungshalle in Kelheim is a memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I to commemorate the victorious battles against Napoleon in the Wars of Liberation from 1813 to 1815. Prunn Castle is known as the place where an original manuscript of the Nibelungenlied was found. These sites represent different historical themes within the wider destination of Kelheim.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Kelheim.