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Several nature and forest themes may be of interest on a trip to Grafrath: two glacial kettle holes in different locations, the edge of the Ampermoos nature reserve, the Forest Experimental Garden and the Forest Experience Centre. The themes vary—from distinctive landforms and trees from several regions of the world to a giant sequoia planted in 1893. When looking for hotels in Grafrath, it may help to first decide what you most want to focus on during your visit.
Natural attractions and their locations
The “Tiefes Tal” glacial kettle hole is within the municipality of Grafrath, south of the Amper between Unteralting and Mauern. The “Wolfsgrube” is also within the municipality, but north of the Amper on federal highway 471. The two natural features can be distinguished by their different reference points: Unteralting and Mauern help locate Tiefes Tal, while Wolfsgrube is identified by its location on the B471. Grafrath is also situated on the edge of the Ampermoos nature reserve. This brings together specific information about individual landforms and the connection to a named nature reserve.
Trees from several regions of the world
At the Grafrath Forest Experimental Garden, you can explore independently and discover trees from North and South America, Asia, Africa and Europe. Their regions of origin offer a comparison across several continents. An audio guide with 27 stops can be downloaded as an MP3 file before your visit. You can include the download in your preparations and use the audio guide as you explore independently. The trees’ origins offer a different focus from the audio guide’s stops: one draws attention to different regions of the world, while the other provides a sequence of 27 listening stops.
Forest Experience Centre and giant sequoia
Visitors of all ages are welcome at the Grafrath Forest Experience Centre. The oldest giant sequoia at the centre was planted in 1893. The planting year gives this nature theme a specific historical reference. This distinguishes it from the broader perspective of the Forest Experimental Garden, where trees from several continents can be discovered.
Getting to the Forest Experimental Garden
Grafrath is served by S-Bahn line 4, which runs between Geltendorf and Munich. From Grafrath S-Bahn station, the Forest Experimental Garden can be reached by regional bus 804 or on foot. You can plan the journey in two stages: first, the train connection to Grafrath, then bus 804 or the walk to the garden. Check the S-Bahn timetable and bus service before setting out, as connections may change. You can decide which of the two options suits your day based on the current connections and your plans.
In the wider destination of FĂĽrstenfeldbruck
Culture and events are a distinct focus in the wider destination of Fürstenfeldbruck. The Fürstenfeldbruck Museum is housed in the former monastery brewery and explores, among other things, the work of the “white monks” of the Cistercian Order. The Church of the Assumption of Mary on the Fürstenfeld monastery grounds is considered one of the most magnificent Baroque churches in the country. The Fürstenfeld Event Forum hosts markets, trade fairs and balls, as well as performances ranging from early music and Klaviersommer to blues, jazz, dance, shows and cabaret. The cultural offering thus ranges from a museum and Baroque architecture to a variety of event formats. Individual dates may change, so check the details of the specific event when planning your visit.
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