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Mehring

Welcome to charming Mehring and Altötting, a destination in Germany that is definitely worth a visit! These two towns are known for their breathtaking geographical location as well as their historical and cultural features. Here you will find all the important information on tourist attractions, culinary highlights and outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Mehring


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Bicycle Rides · Chiemsee-Alpenland
Inn-Salzach ArchitekTour
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 85 km
Duration 6:50 h
Ascent 492 m
Descent 556 m

From castle to castle past colorful Inn-Salzach townsWasserburg a. Inn - Kraiburg a. Inn – Mühldorf a. Inn – Tüßling – Altötting - Neuötting – ...

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from Andrea Aschauer,   Wasserburg am Inn - Schleife mit Flair
Long Distance Hiking · Chiemsee-Alpenland
Benediktweg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 246.6 km
Duration 83:00 h
Ascent 1,398 m
Descent 1,398 m

Between the Inn and Salzach rivers, we follow in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI. In addition to biographical stations of his childhood and ...

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from Sandra Fischer,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Inn-Salzach
To Altötting and Marktl
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 67.6 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 135 m
Descent 135 m

This extensive bike route takes us on the Benedict path to Bavaria's oldest pilgrimage site, Altötting, and to the birthplace of Pope Benedict, ...

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from Alpstein,   Outdooractive Editors
Mountain Bike · Altoetting County
MTB tour Eschlberg
recommended route Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 27.7 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 171 m
Descent 173 m

easy bike tour

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from Dominik Asenkerschbaumer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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
Long Distance Cycling · Chiemsee-Alpenland
Benedikt cycle route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 242.4 km
Duration 18:00 h
Ascent 1,637 m
Descent 1,567 m

Seven-day cycling route in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI from Wasserburg via Mühldorf, Burghausen, Waging am See and the Chiemsee

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from Feuer & Eis Touristik,   Feuer und Eis
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.9 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 326 m
Descent 326 m

From "Mary Queen of the Rosary" (Marienberg near Burghausen) via lightly trafficked roads to the Chapel of Grace in Altötting

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from Bettina Bauer,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Inn-Salzach
Ebike: Burghausen - Marktl - Altötting
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 62.2 km
Duration 4:58 h
Ascent 652 m
Descent 652 m

From the impressive fortification to the impressive pilgrimage site!

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from Bettina Bauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 61.6 km
Duration 4:31 h
Ascent 397 m
Descent 403 m

From Asten via varied side roads to the fortification in Burghausen and the pilgrimage site Altötting

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from Bettina Bauer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Inn-Salzach
Benediktweg via Marktl to Altötting
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 35.3 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 67 m
Descent 81 m

An extensive two-day hike takes us to the birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI and further along the Inn to the towns of Neuötting and Altötting.

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Mehring is located on the banks of the Moselle and offers its visitors a picturesque landscape with vineyards and hills. The town is also known as the gateway to the Moselle valley - a paradise for hikers, cyclists or simply nature lovers. One of Mehring's most important landmarks is the 12th century parish church of St. Laurentius - an impressive example of Romanesque architecture.

Altötting, on the other hand, is famous as one of Germany's most important pilgrimage sites with its basilica "Stiftspfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt". Every year, thousands of pilgrims are attracted to this place because of its religious heritage. In addition, there are many other historic buildings here such as the Capuchin monastery or the baroque Holy Trinity Column.

Besides the many sights, these two towns also offer numerous cultural highlights such as concerts, theatre performances or art exhibitions throughout the year.

When it comes to culinary delights, you should definitely try the regional specialities: Whether wines from the Moselle region, local cheeses or traditional dishes like "Saumagen" and "Leberknödel". Here you will find a variety of delicacies.

For outdoor activities, the region around Mehring and Altötting offers many possibilities: Hiking on the Moselsteig, cycling along the river or canoeing on the Isar. The best thing about it is that every season has its own charm - in spring the vines are in bloom, in summer you can cool off in the lakes and rivers in the area, while in autumn the leaves glow golden.

And what to do when the weather is bad? Don't worry! There are also indoor activities such as museum visits or wellness offers in one of the many spas in the area.

In summary, Mehring and Altötting are a perfect destination for everyone - whether travelling alone or with family. The picturesque landscape as well as historical sights make this place an unforgettable experience. So pack your bags and let our travel guide inspire you!

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Reviews

  • May 08, 2026
    Ralph Mücke 
    May 02, 2026
    Strecke ist sehr gut beschildert. Tour ist lang. Inn Fähre erfordert Kraft, weil Treppen überwunden werden müssen. Viele Einkehr Möglichkeiten. Besser ist es an zwei Tagen zu fahren. Mehrere Ausblicke aus Zeitgründen übersprungen.
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    Written May 08, 2026
    Bicycle Rides
    Inn-Salzach ArchitekTour
  • June 03, 2017
    M S
    Die RCR Tour ist wirklich eine sehr schöne Radstrecke. Bin sie heute mit kleiner Abwandlung geradelt und war schwer begeistert. Danke fürs teilen.
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    Photo: M S, Community
    Written June 03, 2017
    Road Bike
    RCR Tour

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