Neumarkt-Sankt Veit: City History and Routes Along the Rott

Neumarkt-Sankt Veit combines the history of the town square and the former St. Veit monastery with routes along the Rott and other routes through the town. Options range from walking and cycling by the river to a shorter hike to the Steinerne Bründl and the cross-border Wolfgangweg.

The Town Square and Monastery as Historical Landmarks

The size and layout of the town square date back to its founding by Duke Henry XIII of Landshut. The square is therefore not only part of the townscape today, but also part of the founding history of Neumarkt-Sankt Veit.

The former Benedictine monastery of St. Veit, visible from far away, adds another chapter to this history: it was dissolved in 1802 and changed hands several times afterward. Today, it is used mainly as a retirement home. The information about its dissolution and present-day use therefore refers to different periods in the monastery’s history.

Routes Along the Rott and Through the Town

The Rott flows from west to east through the town. A route runs along the river through natural surroundings, inviting visitors to walk and cycle. Anyone looking to combine a riverside route with these two activities will find a specific starting point here in town.

The Wolfgangweg is a cross-border route from Regensburg to St. Wolfgang in Austria; Neumarkt-Sankt Veit lies along the route. For a shorter hike, the path to the Steinerne Bründl is a good option. The “Schweppermann” tour also passes through Neumarkt-Sankt Veit and adds to the cycling routes mentioned here. This gives visitors different ways to plan a tour: a cross-border route, a shorter hiking trail, and cycling routes.

Mühldorf Am Inn: Its Own Town Square and Cultural History

In the wider travel destination of Mühldorf Am Inn, the 500-meter-long town square is lined with colorful façades in the Inn-Salzach architectural style. The square is home to the Salzburger Hochbrunnen, a gift from Salzburg Prince-Archbishop Johannes Ernst von Thun in 1692. By comparison, the size and layout of the town square in Neumarkt-Sankt Veit date back to its founding by Henry XIII: the two squares therefore have different historical associations.

The “Traidkästen” Haberkasten and Kornkasten are also part of Mühldorf Am Inn’s history. The two granaries, with a courtyard between them, were built in the 15th century to store grain; the Haberkasten was later converted into a cultural center. The summer festival in the Haberkasten courtyard has been held annually during the first two weeks of July since 1999.

Visitors interested in a walk through Mühldorf Am Inn’s old town can take a short circuit that introduces the history and architectural beauty of the district capital. At the entrance to Mühldorf’s town square stands the Nagelschmiedturm, also known as the Münchener Tor; it is the oldest building in the town.

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