Sauerlach combines early local history with rural architecture and traces of nature, from its Ice Age heritage to its linden avenue. Visitors can choose from different ways to explore: local history, rural heritage and nature along a cycling and hiking trail.
Local History and Rural Heritage
Sauerlach was first mentioned in a document in 800 and was one of the oldest parish centres in the surrounding area. The local history museum displays agricultural tools and rural household items. They draw attention to work and domestic life, giving local history a tangible connection to everyday life.
Another way to explore the area is the Arget ensemble. This rural street village is considered typical of the Alpine foothills; its historic farm buildings include timber and rendered buildings dating from the 17th to the early 19th century. Unlike the museum, the focus here is on architectural styles and village structure.
The dates offer different perspectives: the first documentary mention in 800 contrasts with a much later period of construction in Arget. The museum complements these perspectives with objects from agriculture and household life. This makes it possible to distinguish early local history, historic architectural styles and rural everyday life, rather than reducing them to a single period.
Nature Trails and Tour Planning
The Sauerlach Nature Cycling and Hiking Trail is one of two cycling and hiking routes around Sauerlach that pass numerous attractions. The route follows farm tracks and paved roads. The seven-trunk linden tree along the way is designated a natural monument.
The tour can be extended with a measured detour: a 4.7-kilometre round trip leads to a forest education area with information boards near St. Ulrich Chapel. The distance therefore already includes the return journey. If you plan to take the detour, add this distance to the tour.
The Sturmlack, also called Forsterlack, is another natural feature: it is a remnant of the last Ice Age. The avenue on Stauchartinger Weg represents a different time scale. Around 40 small-leaved lime trees were planted there in 1908. The natural features thus bring together a geological relic and a planting with a specific date.
Festival Traditions in Staucharting
The St. Anne’s Festival in Staucharting takes place every year on 26 July. The programme includes an open-air mass and a blessing of the horses at the St. Anna forest chapel. On 24 March 2026, the festival was added to the Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage Register. The two dates serve different purposes: 26 July is the recurring festival date, while the March date marks its inclusion. Check the date and programme again before your trip.
Plan Your Stay
Sauerlach is also considered a starting point for reaching lakes and mountains in the Bavarian Oberland. You can therefore choose between a stay focused on the town and a regional getaway without having to combine both options into a fixed itinerary.
Discover more destinations: Garching bei München, Kirchheim bei München, Pullach im Isartal, München-Flughafen, Gräfelfing, Oberschleißheim, Planegg, Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn
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