Rott a.Inn: Monastery History, Art and Nature
Accommodation in Rott Am Inn
Rott a.Inn offers a variety of ways to shape your stay: its monastic history and art sit alongside Lake Rotter Ausee, Rotter Forest and several trails. If you are looking for a hotel in Rott a.Inn, you can plan your visit around whether you want to focus on architecture and local history, the landscape or a route.
Monastery History, Churches and Art
The Church of St. Marinus and Anianus in Rott is part of a former Benedictine monastery dating back to the 11th century. Johann Michael Fischer designed the church’s architecture; Ignaz Günther created the high altar and sculptures. These attributions therefore concern different aspects of the building: its architecture and artistic furnishings.
In Feldkirchen, which belongs to Rott, stands the former pilgrimage church of Our Lady. It belonged to the Rott monastery’s estate; Abbot Benedikt I gave it its present appearance in the 16th century. The church houses a late Gothic statue of the Virgin Mary dating from around 1500.
The Secularisation Trail is located in the front garden of the municipal building on the former monastery grounds. Nine information panels commemorate the secularisation of 200 years ago. The trail offers its own historical focus alongside the churches and their works of art.
The Rotter Axis is a comprehensive work of landscape design and historical interpretation. It offers an unobstructed view from the Abbot Benedikt Lutz Fountain across the church entrance and through the left wing of the monastery to the “ecclesia et mundus” time stele at the cemetery entrance. The municipal administration is now housed in the left wing of the monastery. A 1904 refrigeration machine made by the Linde company also recalls Rott’s brewing tradition.
Lake Ausee and Rotter Forest
Lake Rotter Ausee lies on the municipal boundary between Rott a.Inn and Schechen and is a swimming lake. There is a beach volleyball court and sandpits by the lake. The lake as a place for recreation is complemented by these two specifically named facilities.
The Rotter Forest offers a different kind of landscape: this complex of mixed woodland and wetlands covers about 16 km². It is the largest forest area in the Rosenheim district, located in the foothills of the Alps. The forest also contains breeding grounds for the woodcock. The duck pond in Rotter Forest is a pleasant place to linger.
Trails in the Surrounding Area
Near Rott, the Chapel Trail passes four chapels in Rott and the Marian Grotto at Rockerl. The route is about 6 km long. The Hofmark Trail also explores the area around the destination: walkers can learn about Rott and its cultural roots along the way, which takes just over an hour to walk.
The trails offer different thematic focuses: the Chapel Trail centres on the chapels and Marian Grotto, while the Hofmark Trail focuses on Rott and its cultural roots. When planning your visit, you can choose whether you would prefer to explore religious sites or local history.
More Themes in the Wider Rosenheim Destination
The wider Rosenheim destination also offers distinctive cultural and historical themes. The museum in Amerang Castle offers insights into the castle’s architecture and the history of the noble family. The Amerang Farmhouse Museum, run by the District of Upper Bavaria, showcases farmsteads, workshops and technical installations from the Chiemgau region. Their focuses differ: one centres on castles and noble history, the other on rural buildings, crafts and technology.
The Amerang Open-Air Museum offers private guided tours and activities for groups; groups may need to make arrangements in advance. The Moorland Nature Trail between Amerang and Halfing was established in 2010. It explains how the moorland landscape formed after the Ice Age and introduces the local flora and fauna.
Discover more destinations: BruckmĂĽhl, Breitbrunn am Chiemsee, Bad Feilnbach, Gstadt Am Chiemsee, Raubling, Albaching, Rohrdorf, Vogtareuth
Return to the overview of the wider destination: Rosenheim.
