A 6.5-kilometre circular hiking route, a geotrail with seven stations and a wine-growing tradition dating back to Roman times give Tegernheim its distinctive character. Visitors considering the town as a destination can choose between landscapes, insights into geological history, and local history with church art. For planning your day, it helps to distinguish between the routes by their respective focus.
Nature trails and geological insights
The OR3 Tegernheim “Pfarrwörth” circular hiking route starts and ends at the bicycle station on Donaustraße, by the embankment in Tegernheim. The route is 6.5 kilometres long and runs along the banks of the Almgrube, a former gravel pit that nature has reclaimed. It also leads to a bird-watching station. The OR3 therefore focuses on hiking amid the landscape.
The Tegernheimer Schlucht Geotrail has a different focus: it passes seven stations offering insights into geological history. Three major geological units of different ages meet in the Tegernheimer Schlucht. Three stations for young explorers complement the trail: an insect hotel, a rest area with climbing activities, and a wooden trail for clever minds. The two offerings therefore differ mainly in content: one is a route along the banks of the Almgrube with bird-watching, while the other features geological topics and stations for young explorers.
Geotrail tours are usually held from May to November on the second Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Check the current date and tour arrangements before your visit.
Church art and devotion
Several art-historical details come together at the parish church of the Annunciation of Mary. The church’s Romanesque defensive tower is depicted in the municipal coat of arms. On the High Gothic portal, the tympanum shows Christ as Salvator, flanked by Alpha and Omega; his right hand, raised in blessing, is broken off. The church’s numerous late Gothic sculptures include a statue of Saint Urban, a Madonna, a Crucifixion group and a Madonna of the Rosary. The twelve Apostles are located on the high altar.
The portal’s old door leaf is also noteworthy: it probably dates from the 16th century and is completely clad in iron on the outside. The portal, sculptures and door leaf reveal different facets of Tegernheim’s religious art. Those interested can trace the artworks and their details in their mind, from the portal to the high altar.
Another place of devotion is the Marienkapelle chapel on Tegelweg. For four decades, people have gathered there before the image of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa to pray and make silent requests. The chapel and the parish church thus offer different points of focus: here, the image and a long-standing tradition of prayer; there, the portal, sculptures and high altar.
Wine tradition, market and summer berries
On the slopes descending towards the Danube, favourable soil and climate conditions support a wine-growing tradition that has been maintained since Roman times. The farmers’ market is held every Saturday on Szczytnaer Weg, north of the Netto market. As seasonal market hours may vary, check the current opening times for your planned visit. In summer, visitors can buy or pick various types of berries themselves at the Beerenmeile on Hohen Sand. The market and the Beerenmeile therefore offer different opportunities depending on the time of year: the market takes place weekly, while picking and buying berries is a summer activity.
Plan your trip by bus
The step-free “Tegernheim Martin-Luther-Kirche” stop is served by RVV routes 5, 36/37 and 63. If you are planning to travel by bus, check the connections for your intended travel date in advance, as transport services may change.
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