Burgkirchen: Paths, Churches and the Mattig

Burgkirchen can be discovered via special paths, historic churches, and the landscape along the Mattig and Schwemmbach rivers. For families and other travel groups who like to combine exercise and culture during their stay, the village offers various points of interest: short adventure trails, longer cycling and hiking routes, and notable sacred art. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Burgkirchen can already take their preferred daily activities into account when choosing their holiday location.

Hiking along the Mattig and Schwemmbach

The family adventure hiking trail is an informative introduction to the surrounding area. It is 2 km long and has 15 stations along the Mattig. The trail begins at the branch church in St. Georgen an der Mattig. This makes it possible to combine a manageable hike with a visit to this church building, without equating the route with a longer day tour.

The Mattigtaler Motorikpfad consists of three different courses. In addition, there is a cycling and hiking route through the municipalities of Burgkirchen, Mauerkirchen and Uttendorf that is just under 5 kilometres long. These details help with planning: You can choose between a short adventure trail, the various courses and a longer route, depending on whether you prefer to focus on a compact activity or a more extensive round trip.

Another option is the Triftweg, which runs through Burgkirchen. The Triftweg from Burgkirchen to Mauerkirchen runs along the Schwemmbach and Mattig rivers. The combination of waterways and the route gives the excursion a clear landscape character, without any specific walking time or level of difficulty having to be inferred from it.

Churches and Art as a Cultural Focus

The parish church of Burgkirchen is a Gothic building with masonry made of tuff stone. It was documented around 1130 and preserves several details of art-historical interest. These include a Crucifixion group by Martin Zürn and stucco work by J. M. Vierthaler. Those who do not want to spend their holiday exclusively outdoors will find an independent cultural focus here, with architecture, history and artistic furnishings.

The branch church of St. Georgen an der Mattig is also significant to local history. It is a Baroque-style Gothic church. Austria's oldest offering box is also located in the branch church of St. George. The start of the family adventure hiking trail at the church thus combines a walking option with a historic church site.

Historic Traditions in Burgkirchen

The Umritt tradition is also part of Burgkirchen's cultural heritage. In the past, it included the Easter and St. Stephen's Day rides. The ride around the village on 24 April is referred to as Georgiritt, with the years 1926 and 1950 given. This historical context supplements the buildings and works of art with a traditional custom. For your travel planning, it is important to assign the years mentioned to the historical development and not to interpret them as a current event date.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

The right holiday apartment in Burgkirchen depends primarily on which focus you want to set. Families looking for a short route with stations can make a note of the family adventure hiking trail. Those who want to compare several exercise options can include the Mattigtaler Motorikpfad and the cycling and hiking route of just under 5 kilometres in their planning. For travellers interested in culture, the parish church of Burgkirchen, the branch church of St. Georgen an der Mattig and the historical features mentioned there are the main attractions.

Burgkirchen thus remains a versatile destination when searching for accommodation: The trip can be shaped more by paths and waterways, church art or historic traditions. You can also compare other places from the same selection: Ach, Schwand Im Innkreis, Höhnhart, Wimpassing, Kirchberg Bei Mattighofen, Schalchen, Pischelsdorf Am Engelbach, Mining.

To the overarching travel overview: Braunau Am Inn.