Münzkirchen: Hiking Trails, Erdstall and Churches

Münzkirchen is situated in a very heavily wooded, peaceful area and combines nature experiences with unusual insights into the history of the town. Six signposted hiking trails invite you to explore the surrounding area on foot. Hiking maps for Münzkirchen are available free of charge for visitors to take at all Münzkirchen businesses and at the municipal office. This allows you to plan your excursions according to your own interests without having to commit to just one way of exploring the area.

Hiking, cross-country skiing and outdoor swimming

The hiking trails are the main attraction for a stay in Münzkirchen. Those who enjoy combining different activities in their daily plans can get to know the peaceful, heavily wooded surroundings on foot and add other local activities. Cross-country skiing is possible in Münzkirchen in winter. The town also has an outdoor swimming pool, so different aspects can be the focus of your trip depending on the season. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Münzkirchen, it may therefore be useful to consider the desired mix of exercise, nature and more leisurely excursions.

An underground passage and distinctive churches

One of the most unusual experiences is the Erdstall at the Wösner inn. It is 25.3 m long; at the Wösner inn, visitors can crawl through an underground passage that is 70 to 90 cm high. The Erdställe in Münzkirchen are regarded as medieval underground structures dating from between 800 and 1250 AD. This confined, tangible experience offers a very different accent from a walk through the countryside and is therefore a special item on the itinerary for visitors who want to discover historical mysteries as well as nature.

The churches of Münzkirchen also give a stay distinctive points of interest. The filial and pilgrimage church of St. Sebastian was built in 1635 after the plague had been overcome. It contains a Gothic crucifix from the 15th century. A pilgrimage mass is held on the Saturday following 20 January each year for the feast day of Saint Sebastian. The parish church of the Assumption of Mary was first mentioned in a document in 1253. Its nave is a three-aisled Baroque structure, while Gothic frescoes in the presbytery were uncovered during restoration work in 1961. The north tower is 36 m high, and the Stations of the Cross feature carved Rococo frames from Vornbach Abbey on the River Inn.

Agriculture and regional products

The GRABMANN organic farm offers another way to get to know Münzkirchen. A guided tour follows the pig educational trail around the free-range enclosure for the organic pigs. Group tours are available for groups of 15 or more. The organic farm offers spelt pasta, schnapps, potatoes, fruit leather, grain brandy, fresh pork and bacon. Those who value regional products and an insight into agricultural work when planning their trip can make this visit a separate focus alongside hiking and culture.

Winter activities for different age groups

At the Münzkirchen playground, the skate park is used as an ice-skating rink in winter. There are also three ice rinks there in winter. Alongside cross-country skiing, this provides another seasonal opportunity for exercise. For stays with children, this area can be included in the itinerary, while the churches, the Erdstall or a tour of the organic farm appeal to other interests. This means you can choose accommodation in Münzkirchen according to whether you want to focus on nature, local history, regional products or winter activities.

History up to the Battle of Eisenbirn

Another historical connection leads back to 1703: on 11 March, Bavaria fought Austria in the War of the Spanish Succession at the Battle of Eisenbirn, which at that time still belonged to Bavaria. This event adds a military-historical perspective to the older ecclesiastical and underground evidence. Münzkirchen therefore offers not just individual attractions, but several storylines that you can combine according to your interests.

Discover more places in the surrounding area

For further travel planning, you can also explore Sankt Marienkirchen bei Schärding, Eggerding, Brunnenthal, the Baroque town of Schärding, Enzenkirchen, Sankt Florian Am Inn, Sigharting and Esternberg: Sankt Marienkirchen bei Schärding, Eggerding, Brunnenthal, Baroque town of Schärding, Enzenkirchen, Sankt Florian Am Inn, Sigharting and Esternberg.

For the main travel overview: Schärding.