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Petershausen

Welcome to Petershausen, a charming destination in the district of Dachau, Germany. This Travel Guide gives you an overview of what to expect here.

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Attractions in Petershausen


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 414.3 km
Duration 29:40 h
Ascent 2,138 m
Descent 2,071 m

The handbike route presented here leads in 11 stages far around Munich. From S-Bahn terminus to the next. A total distance of almost 400 km.

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from Gerda Pamler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Cycling · Munich-Ingolstadt region
Ring of Regions
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 368.9 km
Duration 25:55 h
Ascent 1,580 m
Descent 1,581 m

A cycling route extends through the Munich surrounding area: the 368-kilometer-long Ring of Regions!  

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from Daniela Widl,   Landkreis Erding
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 11
Distance 30.9 km
Duration 2:12 h
Ascent 64 m
Descent 86 m

Except for the ascent from Burghausen to Thalhausen, it is a flat route. Partly on the street, bike paths, and also well-ridable sections on gravel ...

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from Gerda Pamler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Munich-Ingolstadt region
From Pfaffenhofen to Munich
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 55.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 199 m
Descent 111 m

Often lonely bike route through unknown hilly landscapes

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from Johannes Renfordt,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 10
Distance 41.8 km
Duration 2:47 h
Ascent 185 m
Descent 247 m

Hilly route to Erdweg. Then flat in the untouched Glonn valley and Weichser Moos nature reserve. Alternating asphalt and gravel roads, mostly on ...

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from Gerda Pamler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Cycling · Bayerisches Thermenland
Around the Hallertau
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 214.3 km
Duration 14:28 h
Ascent 678 m
Descent 679 m

The approximately 215 km long circular route in the greater Ingolstadt area leads along flat paths beside smaller and larger rivers.

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Bicycle Rides · Munich-Ingolstadt region
Beer garden excursion with a sporty continuation
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 31.8 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 252 m
Descent 252 m

During our route, you will pass through many small villages in the Amper and Glonn valleys, such as Unterkienberg, Höckhof, Oberkienberg, Schlipps, ...

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from Gemeinde Allershausen,   Landkreis Freising
Pilgrim Trail · Munich-Ingolstadt region
Munich Jacob's Way: Scheyern - Vierkirchen
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1
Distance 22.2 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 237 m
Descent 219 m

The Munich Jacob's Way gathers pilgrims from the Munich area as well as from the east and north of it and leads them to the eastern shore of Lake ...

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from Pilgerwege Europa,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 49.6 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 68 m
Descent 68 m

Relaxed, uncomplicated route in the north of Munich along the Amper and Glonn. We ride on country lanes and quiet side roads. Nice swimming ...

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from Rolf Matzner,   Community
Hiking Trail · Munich-Ingolstadt region
Ilm Valley-Glonn Valley Round
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 26.5 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 201 m
Descent 201 m

Wide tour through the hilly landscape on the edge of the Hallertau This magnificent route is all about borders and transitions. We start at the ...

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from Joachim Burghardt,   Rother Bergverlag
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Geographical location and special features: Petershausen is located about 30 kilometres northwest of Munich on the edge of the Augsburg-Westliche Wälder Nature Park. The town is surrounded by picturesque landscapes with rivers and lakes and offers a variety of outdoor activities for those who like to be active.

Touristically relevant sights: The 18th century Basilica of St Peter and Paul is undoubtedly the town's most famous landmark. This impressive church has a rich history and houses beautiful works of art such as the altar by Ignaz Günther.

Cultural highlights and events: There are many cultural events in Petershausen throughout the year - including concerts, theatre performances as well as traditional festivals such as the Maypole Festival or the Christkindlmarkt on the town hall square.

Culinary specialities: Be sure to try the local cuisine! Here you will find traditional Bavarian dishes such as pork knuckle or liver dumplings as well as international specialities in cosy restaurants or beer gardens around the city.

Outdoor activities: When it comes to outdoor activities, you have plenty of options here: Hiking through the Augsburg-Westliche Wälder Nature Park; cycling along the Amper Cycle Path; fishing in nearby Lake Oberschleißheim; or water sports on Lake Ammersee.

Seasons: The best season for outdoor activities is summer, when the weather is warm and sunny. However, in autumn there are also many colourful landscapes to discover and in winter you can go skiing in the nearby ski resorts.

Rain days: If it rains, you can visit the interiors of Scheyern Abbey - a former Benedictine abbey with an impressive library and museum. Or spend a leisurely afternoon in one of the many cafés around Petershausen.

Beautiful places: There are many beautiful places in Petershausen, but a highlight is certainly the town hall square with its historic buildings and charming flair. The surrounding area of Petershausen also offers wonderful views of natural and cultural landscapes.

Summarising: Petershausen is definitely worth a visit! With its rich history, cultural events as well as outdoor activities, this town has something for everyone. We hope this guide will help you make the most of your time here!

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Reviews

  • May 09, 2021
    I R
    May 08, 2021
    Sehr schöne Tour. Man merkt, der Autor kennt sich in der Gegend aus und hat wirklich verkehrsarme und gut zu befahrene Wege gefunden. Tour schreit nach einer Wiederholung.
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    Written May 09, 2021
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    Dachauer Hinterland
  • January 24, 2021
    Rose Hofmann
    January 23, 2021
    Sehr schöne ruhige Tour, gut für Winter geeignet
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    Photo: Rose Hofmann, Community
    Photo: Rose Hofmann, Community
    Written January 24, 2021

Destinations in Petershausen


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