Mettenheim: Isen, cycling routes and churches from several periods
Accommodation in Mettenheim
Mettenheim offers several clear starting points for planning a holiday: the Isen and the classification of the south as part of the Lower Inn Valley, three cycling routes with different connections to the municipality, and churches from various periods. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can choose a specific focus—cycling routes, church architecture, or an arrival option that suits your plans.
Ländliche Umgebung von Mettenheim in der Talniederung zwischen Inn und Isen.
Photo: Karsten Würth (@inf1783) inf1783 via Wikimedia Commons, CC0
The Isen and cycling routes
The Isen crosses the municipality of Mettenheim from west to east. The southern part belongs to the “Lower Inn Valley” natural region. Together, these details provide orientation in two respects: the river’s course through the municipality and the natural region designated for the south.
The precise route also matters when it comes to cycling: the Isental Cycle Route runs through the municipality. The Inn Cycle Route and the Benedict Way, by contrast, each touch Mettenheim only at its southernmost edge. If cycling is part of your stay, this distinction is a useful starting point: one route runs through the municipality, while the other two touch its southernmost edge.
Churches and architectural history
The Catholic parish church of St. Michael in Mettenheim is an impressive Baroque new build. The Catholic Church of St. Rupert in Mettenheim has a different architectural form: it is a hall church with a recessed polygonal choir and a west tower dating from the second half of the 15th century. Mettenheim is therefore home to both a Baroque new build and a church with a tower dated to the late Middle Ages.
The churches in the districts also reflect architectural history from different periods. The Catholic filial church of St. Pankratius in Kirchisen, a district of the municipality of Mettenheim, is a late Baroque hall church with a recessed polygonal choir and a Late Gothic west tower. It was rebuilt in 1745 on the foundations of a late medieval predecessor. In Neufahrn, also a district of the municipality, St. Rupertus is a Late Gothic hall church with a three-sided closed choir and west tower; the church was given a Baroque makeover in 1725. For those interested in church architecture, these offer several points of interest: new builds and predecessor buildings, hall forms and choirs, and different dates.
Getting here and choosing a starting point
The A 94 crosses the municipality of Mettenheim from west to east; the Mühldorf-West interchange (AS 19) is in the west. For rail travel, it is important to distinguish between the railway line and a station: the Munich–Simbach railway line, operated by Südostbayernbahn, runs through the south of the municipality and along the southern edge of Hart, but there is no station there. Rail connections for Mettenheim are available in Ampfing and at Mühldorf station (Oberbay.) in Mühldorf am Inn.
You can also choose your holiday apartment with your journey in mind: for road travel, the A 94 and its interchange in the west are relevant; for rail travel, the connections are in Ampfing and Mühldorf am Inn. If travelling by train, check the connections for your travel dates before finalizing your plans.
More to discover in the wider destination of Mühldorf Am Inn
In the wider destination of Mühldorf Am Inn, the 500-metre-long town square adds an urban touch: its colorful facades in the Inn-Salzach architectural style shape its appearance. The Salzburg High Fountain on the square was a gift from Salzburg Prince-Archbishop Johannes Ernst von Thun in 1692. The two “Traidkästen” also tell a story of earlier use: the Haberkasten and Kornkasten were built in the 15th century as grain stores, with a courtyard between them. The Haberkasten was later converted into a cultural center. Since 1999, the courtyard has hosted the summer festival every year during the first two weeks of July; check the current event dates before visiting.
For an activity to enjoy with children, the Innaue nature experience trail in the wider destination of Mühldorf Am Inn offers a different focus. Its eleven interactive stations connect the town of Mühldorf a. Inn with the local recreation area south of the Inn. The route is a circular trail, educational path and walking route; it is suitable for strollers and family-friendly. This adds a route explicitly described as family-friendly to the regional selection, while Mettenheim’s own points of interest are its river, cycling routes, churches and travel connections.
Discover more destinations: Oberbergkirchen, Aschau Am Inn, Haag In Oberbayern, Ampfing, Mühldorf Am Inn, Reichertsheim, Kraiburg Am Inn, Schwindegg.
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