Bockhorn: Hiking, Cycling Routes and Culture

The countryside around Bockhorn invites you to go hiking and cycling all year round. Cyclists can choose from three signposted circular routes, all starting from a central point. The parish church of the Visitation of Mary is also one of the artistic and historical attractions you can visit along the cycling routes.

Hiking and Cycling in Bockhorn

The cycling network comprises three signposted circular routes, with the Rathausplatz in Bockhorn as the central starting point. Signposting begins at the B388/Salmannskirchen junction. This gives you two specific reference points for orientation: the starting point in town and the beginning of the route signage at the junction.

Each circular route is about 20 kilometers long. When planning them, care was taken wherever possible to choose paths and roads with little or no car traffic. The Bockhorn cycling routes are intended to appeal to recreational cyclists and especially families with children. These route features and the intended audience can help you choose a tour that suits you.

Cyclists traveling from Erding need to cover about 25 kilometers to reach the Bockhorn circular routes. This figure describes the journey to the routes; the approximately 20 kilometers refers to each individual circular route in Bockhorn. So if you are starting from Erding, it is worth accounting for the two distances separately when planning your trip.

The Bockhorn routes were also planned to include local inns. Cyclists were meant to be able to stop for a break there and discover the inns and beer gardens. If you plan to stop for a meal, check the opening hours of your chosen inn in advance.

The three routes were developed starting in March 2007. Check the current condition of the routes before setting out. The parish church of the Visitation of Mary is an artistic and historical attraction along the cycling routes in Bockhorn. If visiting the church interior is important to you, check access options in advance.

More Cultural Attractions in the Wider Erding Destination

The wider Erding destination includes other independent attractions. The Erdinger Bauernhausmuseum comprises 15 historic buildings relocated from the Erding district. It depicts the historical agricultural economy and way of life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum therefore offers a distinct cultural and historical focus alongside the hiking and cycling routes in Bockhorn.

Take city bus routes 523 and 524 or regional bus routes 561 and 562 to the “Erding-Freilichtmuseum” stop to reach the Erdinger Bauernhausmuseum. Check connections before you travel, as timetables may change.

Guided city tours in Erding give residents and tourists insight into the history of the city and its buildings. The tower tour involves climbing 163 steps to a height of 35 meters. From there, views extend across Erding and the surrounding area as far as Munich; on days with foehn conditions, an Alpine panorama is also possible. This view is therefore dependent on a specific weather condition.

The Franz Xaver Stahl Museum opened to the public in 2014. The former residence and studio is furnished with historic furniture. The Biedermeier house dates from around 1840, and the former studio has remained unchanged since Stahl’s death.

A farmers’ market is also held on the grounds of the Erdinger Bauernhausmuseum on Fridays from 12:00 to 16:30. Farmers from the Erding district offer regional and seasonal goods and food there. Check the date before your visit, as market hours may change.

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See the wider travel overview: Erding.