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If you are looking for a cultural focus for your stay in Waldhausen, the architectural history of St. Martin offers a specific point of reference. Additional cycling and orientation information relates to Schnaitsee and complements the picture of Waldhausen without equating the two places.
Church Architecture in Waldhausen
The cemetery chapel at St. Martin’s Church in Waldhausen probably dates from the second half of the 15th century. It was remodeled in the neo-Gothic style. For anyone interested in church architecture, this offers insight into its origins and changes over time, rather than focusing on a single year of construction.
The branch church of St. Martin also reflects several periods. The lower section of its tower dates from the late Middle Ages. The upper section of the tower is neo-Gothic and dates from the late 19th century. The nave and choir were built in 1950 by Friedrich F. Haindl.
The information about the cemetery chapel should also not be confused with the dates of the different parts of the branch church. If historical and architectural themes matter to you when choosing a place to stay, St. Martin offers several specific points of interest that can be clearly identified by building and period.
Cycling and Finding Your Way in Schnaitsee
In the wider travel destination of Schnaitsee, the Schnaitsee Cycle Loop is a signposted circular route around Schnaitsee. It can be ridden in either direction and is about 37 kilometers long, starting from Schnaitsee. The route runs mainly along side roads, which are mostly asphalted and partly gravel. The surface is therefore not consistent throughout. Before setting off, you can check the current route and conditions. In the wider travel destination of Schnaitsee, the lido at Weitsee is an additional leisure option by the water. The facilities include a spacious sunbathing lawn, jetties, a kiosk, and play and sports areas. A diving tower and a shallow bathing area for children round out the amenities. The lido therefore brings together swimming, sunbathing, and activities in one place; its focus differs from that of the cycle loop and hiking trails.
The architectural styles in Schnaitsee can also be distinguished by looking at the different church towers. The church tower in Schnaitsee, with its distinctive double onion dome, has long been considered a landmark of the town. The tower of St. Elisabeth’s Church has a pointed spire; St. Anna’s Church has a roof turret. The small subsidiary church of St. Elisabeth stands nearby, southwest of the parish church, and was built in 1495 as a foundation of the Elisabeth Brotherhood. These features offer different historical and architectural points of reference within Schnaitsee.
For exploring on foot, the hiking trails in Schnaitsee start at the town hall or the television tower. Panoramic maps are displayed on the observation tower in Obernhof. In addition, when visibility is good, the view to the south across the Chiemsee basin extends to the Central Alps and the Großglockner.
For the wider travel overview: Traunstein.
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