Discover Dorfen

If you are looking for a hotel in Dorfen, local attractions can shape the focus of your trip: the Vilstal Cycle Route starts at the train station, a hiking trail passes sites of local history, and there are also churches and a sculpture trail. Depending on your interests, you can choose between cycling, a history trail and a stroll.

Cycling and hiking trails in Dorfen

The Vilstal Cycle Route starts at Dorfen train station. Check current route conditions with the responsible authority before setting off.

The Ecumenical Dorfen–Oberdorfen Hiking Trail is 7.3 kilometres long and passes ten important sites in local history. It combines a specific route length with a clear historical theme.

A recreational area on the southern outskirts of Dorfen features a sculpture trail that invites visitors to take a stroll. The sculpture trail adds its own artistic touch.

Churches and history in Dorfen

St. Veit’s Market Church is in Dorfen’s town centre. Its present-day form was built around 1390, and it is the oldest place of worship in the parish of Dorfen. The pilgrimage church of Maria Dorfen stands on Ruprechtsberg; inside is an altar by the brothers Cosmas Damian and Egid Quirin Asam. The churches offer different points of interest for anyone interested in cultural history: the architectural history of St. Veit and the Asam altar in Maria Dorfen.

More to explore in Erding

The wider travel destination of Erding offers further cultural attractions and trails. The Erdinger Bauernhausmuseum (Erding Farmhouse Museum) comprises 15 listed historic buildings relocated from the district of Erding and presents the historical agricultural economy and way of life of the 19th and early 20th centuries. A farmers’ market is held on the museum grounds every Friday from 12:00 to 16:30. Farmers from the district of Erding offer regional and seasonal produce and food there. As market times may change, it is best to check before your visit.

Erding’s cultural offerings also include the former home and studio of Franz Xaver Stahl. It is furnished with period furniture. The Biedermeier house dates from around 1840; the former studio has remained unchanged since Stahl’s death.

Guided tours in Erding give residents and visitors an insight into the history of the town and its buildings. A tour of the town tower takes you to one of Erding’s oldest buildings: 163 steps lead up to a height of 35 metres. From there, the view stretches across Erding and the surrounding area as far as Munich; on days with a Föhn wind, you can also see the Alps.

The trails in Erding also vary in length and duration. The themed trails take around an hour and lead through the old town, neighbourhoods or along routes featuring the work of artists. Hiking trails range from 5.9 to 15 kilometres; estimated walking times range from one and a half to five hours. There are also more than 28 varied, well-signposted cycling routes in the district of Erding. Check current conditions on the relevant route before hiking.

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