Hikes in Zolling

The idyllic walking route leads through the picturesque landscape of Oberappersdorf and the surrounding area on the southern edge of the Hallertau - a wonderful break with a view.

Contrast-rich circular route with mountain character: along the fascinating river landscape of the Amper, up along the edge of the forest to Galgenberg and with a beautiful panoramic view of the Amper valley.

From the Isar through lonely landscapes to the Amper

Varied circular route between the southern edge of the Hallertau and the Amper valley with magnificent panoramic views.

Forests, Fields and Moor Meadows in the Hinterland of the Cathedral CityFreising is beautiful – and widely known for the Cathedral Hill, Weihenstephan, and the scenic old town. However, hardly anyone has the old district of Neustift on their radar, which also boasts steep slopes, a noteworthy Rococo church, and a historically grown settlement structure. We start there, immediately diving from the outskirts into the rural hinterland and descend into the Amper valley with its vast moor meadows. A steep ascent leads us back into the picturesque hilly landscape before we walk through the forest to the pilgrimage church Wies and finally back to Neustift. Although you can’t completely escape the symptoms of a region strongly shaped by economic growth and mobility on this tour – busy streets, airplane noises, and overhead lines – there are still plenty of opportunities for nature and cultural experiences that will remain memorable.

​The Amper Valley around Zolling offers a variety of trails and fascinating glimpses into nature. After exploring the bodies of water near Zolling—such as Angelberger Lake and a few old channels of the Amper—we’ll hike steadily westward through a beautiful forest to enjoy a stunning view of the Amper Valley near Itzling. On the way back, we’ll stop by the confluence of the Amper and the Werkkanal before heading back to Zolling along the Amper. > Starting at Zolling Town Hall 01, we’ll first take the sidewalk past the town hall to Roiderstraße. We follow it to the left and, a short while later, turn right onto Rotnpeckstraße. It leads us through the residential area to the street “Am Amperkanal.” Turning left, we cross the Amper Werkkanal and then immediately turn left onto the narrow strip of meadow running directly along the canal. After a quarter of an hour, we turn right onto a dirt path. It takes us around a left-hand curve to Angelberger See 02. In the summer, the lake is a popular destination for swimming. At the crossroads behind the lake, we turn right and stroll past meadows and fields. The trail ends just before the Amper River. We turn left and follow a path briefly through the meadow, then through a small wooded area. The route takes us parallel to the Amper for a good five minutes. Finally, the woods thin out and we spot a footbridge 03, which we use to cross the Amper. Immediately afterward, we turn right onto a path along the Amper. We reach a road, follow it briefly to the right, and then continue straight ahead at the fork toward Zolling. The little road leads us down to a beautiful spot where the Amper River reveals its wild side with a few rapids. 150 meters later, a forest trail branches off to the left. It leads us along an old arm of the Amper 04 into the forest. We walk steadily straight ahead, close to the edge of the forest but already within it. After ten minutes, we emerge from the forest: Here, the trail curves slightly to the right and then continues along the forest edge, this time outside the forest. At a fork, we leave the wooded area and continue straight ahead, walking a short distance along fields until we reach the next forest. Following its edge, we finally reach the B301 near Erlau 05. We cross the street and walk along the sidewalk to the left. At the last houses, we turn left and follow a quiet little road. We walk across the meadow next to the road, alongside a beautiful forest. After one and a half kilometers, a small paved road branches off to the left. We follow it uphill to Itzling. Just before reaching the village, a magnificent view of the Amper Valley opens up before us 06. Roughly in the middle of the village, across from a large white house, we take a sharp right onto a narrow, gravel path. It’s open to farm traffic and leads us down to a three-way intersection with a scenic bench. We follow our familiar little road briefly to the left again, then turn right at the sawed-off tree onto a dirt path leading downhill. The path takes us beautifully along reed-lined floodplain meadows, then past a pond to Moos 07. Here, a narrow road leads us to the right, along the lush green floodplain meadows. After ten minutes, we see a forest path branching off to our left. This side path allows us to make a short detour to the Amper River and the confluence of the Amper and the Werkkanal 08. We continue hiking along the narrow road. After a few minutes, it curves to the right. Here, we keep going straight onto a farm road. It continues parallel to the Amper River, running alongside a small grove, and ends back at the road after a right-hand curve. This road then takes us the last few meters to the B301 and the Amper Bridge 09. We first cross the federal highway, then the bridge. Immediately afterward, we turn right and head down to the Amper Industrial Canal. We follow its bank for a few meters, then cross a small steel bridge. At the senior center, we turn right onto the Pfarranger, walk toward the church, and go around it to the left, back to Zolling Town Hall 01.

Morgenrunde am 2. Feiertag

Frühlingshafte Runde nach dem Sturm

Nachmittagsrunde

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