Moosach: Churches, Culture and Landscape

Moosach combines historic architecture and cultural attractions with a landscape shaped by glacial formations. Seasonal leisure activities are also available in the municipality. For your stay, cultural sites, the landscape and the differences between summer and winter activities can help you plan your visit.

Churches and Culture in Moosach

The parish church of St. Bartholomäus preserves a piece of its architectural history in its Gothic saddle-roof tower: the tower dates back to the earlier church. The pilgrimage church of Maria Altenburg is an important Bavarian Marian pilgrimage site and is located in the Altenburg district of the municipality of Moosach. The two churches have different points of focus: the saddle-roof tower reflects the building’s history, while the church in Altenburg reflects the significance of the pilgrimage site.

The Meta Theater in Moosach presents performances, concerts, readings, films and workshops. These different formats give the cultural program a range of distinct highlights. If you are planning to attend a specific event, check the theater’s current program.

At the Old Railway Station, KulturKreis Moosach holds cinema days on three Thursdays in July. It also hosts art exhibitions there, featuring works by artists from Moosach and the surrounding area. The cinema days and exhibitions are two different cultural offerings at the same venue; check the current program before going to the cinema.

Landscape and Leisure in Different Seasons

Moosach lies at an elevation of 529 m above sea level, between glacial end moraines formed by the Inn foreland glacier, and within the “Steinsee, Doblbach, Brucker Moos and Surroundings” landscape conservation area. The town’s elevation, geological origins and protected landscape all feature in its description.

In winter, when there is enough snow, a ski lift operates on Tranzlberg in Moosach. Check local operating information before setting out, as the lift depends on snow conditions. Within the municipality, Steinsee attracts many ice sports enthusiasts in winter and thousands of swimmers in summer. The seasonal focus changes accordingly: in summer the lake is a destination for swimmers, while ice sports take center stage in winter. Conditions may vary.

Getting Around the Municipality

Bus route 453 runs to Steinsee from Zorneding via Niederseeon, and route 413 goes there from Höhenkirchen/Siegertsbrunn. As route information may change, check the current service with the transport operator before travelling.

One section of the Isar-Inn Cycle Route runs from Schattenhofen to Grafing and on to Wasserburg, or via Wolfersberg to Munich. Schattenhofen is part of the municipality of Moosach. Check the exact route before setting out so you can follow the appropriate section.

More to Explore in the Wider Ebersberg Destination

In the wider Ebersberg destination, the observation tower in Ebersberg Forest offers a different perspective on the landscape: climb its 169 steps for views across the entire Alpine foothills, from the Berchtesgaden Alps to the Allgäu; on exceptionally clear days, distant peaks over 3,000 metres high are also visible. The Forest and Environment Museum has stood right next to Ebersberg Forest since 2004. It explores the history of forest use and forest ecology. These topics complement the local churches, culture and landscapes with a distinct perspective on forests and the Alpine foothills in Ebersberg.

For the overview of the wider destination: Glonn.