Waakirchen: History, Chocolate and Golf

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Waakirchen: History, Chocolate and Golf

The Schaftlach Crucifix probably dates from the Ottonian period. Its corpus is 193 centimetres tall and made of hollowed-out limewood; the tree was probably felled around 970. The Lion Monument in Waakirchen also recalls the past: unveiled in 1905, it commemorates those who fell in the Peasants’ Battle.

Another subject leads to chocolate. Since May 2007, the Eybel Chocolate Spring in Waakirchen has shared information about chocolate. The information trail takes visitors from the cocoa bean to the praline or chocolate bar and ends with a look at praline production at Eybel. Bowls of chocolate specialities are offered for tasting. If you are planning a visit, check the current visiting options beforehand.

Waakirchen Tegernsee Golf Course offers 18 holes across an area of more than 90 hectares. If golf is part of your stay, check the course’s current operating status before you travel.

Miesbach as the wider travel destination: Culture and culinary delights

In the wider travel destination of Miesbach, the Miesbach Local History Museum presents the natural and cultural landscape of the Oberland through a core collection of more than 3,000 objects. Examples in the collection include Miesbach furniture painting, religious folk art from the Miesbach pilgrimage era, and tools and equipment from guilds and crafts, homes and farms. The collection also includes a farmhouse parlour, a shoemaker’s workshop and a hatmaker’s workshop.

The Waitzinger Keller cultural centre in Miesbach presents operas, operettas, musicals, cabaret, concerts, children’s events, traditional events and exhibitions throughout the year. If you have a particular event in mind, check the dates for your visit. MIESBACHER KULtouren are guided city walks in Miesbach for groups with special interests. Miesbach’s original traditional costume is cherished in the town as a unique cultural asset.

Miesbach also has a dedicated offering for culinary interests: the Miesbacher GENUSStouren combine a culinary journey through time with regional specialities and international dishes. Participating venues include shops, cafés, bistros, restaurants and trendy bars.

Hiking and route profiles in Miesbach

The Mindfulness Mountain Trail on Stadlberg starts above Kleinthal, is approximately 3 kilometres long and passes seven stations. These encourage mindful awareness, walking and breathing, gratitude and nature observation, as well as a simple mindfulness exercise from yoga. Stadlberg is Miesbach’s local mountain, offers splendid views and is easy to reach.

The Miesbach Stadlberg Circuit starts at Habererplatz, right next to the town square. This family-friendly circular route of moderate difficulty is 8.1 kilometres long and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes; there is an opportunity to stop for refreshments. The family-friendly, easy circular route through the “Untere Wies” is a similar length at 8.0 kilometres and takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. The two routes therefore differ mainly in their stated duration and difficulty level.

For a shorter, easy circular route, the excursion to the former Wallenburg Castle starts at Miesbach station, covers 4.7 kilometres and takes 1 hour and 15 minutes; there is an opportunity to stop for refreshments. Check the latest route information before setting out on a specific hike.

Discover more destinations: Marienstein, Valley, Gmund Am Tegernsee, Irschenberg, Tegernsee, Rottach-Egern, Otterfing, Kreuth.

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