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Garching an der Alz

Welcome to Garching an der Alz and Altötting! This destination is a beautiful town in the heart of Germany, known for its rich history, culture and nature. If you are looking for a place worth visiting, then you should definitely take a look at this Travel Guide.

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Attractions in Garching an der Alz


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 82.3 km
Duration 5:40 h
Ascent 269 m
Descent 269 m

85-km tour from Altötting to the brewerywww.camba-bavaria.de/pages/genusswelt-seeonFeaturing a large beer garden, electric vehicle charging ...

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from Dominik Asenkerschbaumer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 55.6 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 360 m
Descent 394 m

On this varied bike route, we discover the northern Rupertiwinkel with its numerous timber-framed barns, the wide meadow areas, and the shady ...

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from Miriam Frietsch,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 621.8 km
Duration 45:45 h
Ascent 4,853 m
Descent 4,810 m

The marked Jakobus cycling route runs over 600 km from Passau to Lindau. Mostly on low-traffic secondary roads and bike paths, as close as ...

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from Jürgen Nitz,   Chiemsee-Alpenland
Pilgrim Trail · Chiemsee-Alpenland
Jakobsweg from Altötting to Kiefersfelden
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 187.2 km
Duration 46:20 h
Ascent 1,050 m
Descent 1,019 m

Once you have set out to walk the famous Jakobsweg, it is hard to let go again - discover the Jakobsweg in the Chiemsee-Alpenland!

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from Judith Simon,   Chiemsee-Alpenland
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 52.2 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 226 m
Descent 225 m

On this route we get to know many of the idyllic villages and towns between Salzach and Alz. We ride on quiet secondary roads and paths.

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from Kilian Müller,   Outdooractive Editors
Bicycle Rides · Inn-Salzach
Ebike: Garching-Burghausen-Altötting
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 60.1 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 430 m
Descent 430 m

From Garching a.d. Alz via varied secondary roads to the fortification in Burghausen and to the pilgrimage site Altötting

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from Bettina Bauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 10
Distance 28.2 km
Duration 7:04 h
Ascent 105 m
Descent 66 m

This route is also called the "Böhmerwald-Southeast Bavarian JW" and leads from the Schlägl Abbey briefly through Austria to Bavaria to ...

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from Pilgerwege Europa,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 11
Distance 18.3 km
Duration 4:44 h
Ascent 175 m
Descent 142 m

This route is also called the "Bohemian Forest-Southeast Bavarian JW" and leads from Schlägl Abbey briefly through Austria to Bavaria to ...

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from Pilgerwege Europa,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
Bicycle Rides · Chiemgau
From Tacherting to Racherting 38km
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 37.9 km
Duration 3:01 h
Ascent 380 m
Descent 380 m

The route starts from Tacherting center heading east. Mostly we ride on small paved roads, gravel and forest paths.

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from Arne Metz,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Inn-Salzach
Themed tour: Bundwerkstadl Tour
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 60.5 km
Duration 4:01 h
Ascent 194 m
Descent 197 m

Burgkirchen - Holzen - Halsbach - Kirchweidach - Oberweidach - Brunnthal - Wald an der Alz - Garching an der Alz - Unterneukirchen - Hirten

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Tourismusverband Inn-Salzach
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Garching an der Alz lies in the middle of a picturesque landscape of forests and rivers. The town itself has a long history as a trading centre and has numerous historic buildings such as Hirschberg Castle or the St. Martinus parish church. Also a visitor magnet is Seeon Monastery with its magnificent baroque garden.

Altötting, on the other hand, has been considered a place of pilgrimage since the 15th century and attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Here you can visit the famous Gnadenkapelle (Chapel of Grace) as well as admire the Kapellplatz (Chapel Square) with its many churches.

In addition to cultural highlights, the region also offers culinary delights such as Bavarian beer or hearty specialities like pork knuckle or liver dumplings.

In summer, outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or swimming in the nearby Chiemsee are available, while in winter you can go skiing in the nearby Kampenwand or Hochfelln ski resorts.

If it rains, there is still plenty to do: Why not visit one of our museums such as the Garching a.d.Alz farmhouse or local history museum or the Altötting town museum.

Overall, Garching an der Alz and Altötting is a destination worth visiting. The region offers a wealth of sights, activities and culinary delights for every taste. Come and experience the beauty of this town for yourself!

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