Stubenberg: Gothic Art, the Marterl Trail and Cycling Route

Stubenberg combines impressive church art with opportunities for hiking, cycling and climbing. The late Gothic parish and pilgrimage church of St. George and St. Urban stands prominently atop a hill overlooking the town. There are also two routes of different lengths and a climbing experience near Kirn. You can tailor your stay to whether you would like to discover historic architecture or prefer to spend time outdoors.

Church Art and History in Stubenberg

The parish and pilgrimage church of St. George and St. Urban is closely connected historically with Stubenberg Castle. Its hilltop location makes it a prominent feature of the townscape. Frescoes by Carl Johann Gasteiger can be found in the choir and nave. Another specific detail of the church’s furnishings is the red marble tomb for Wolfgang Paumgartner, dated 1512.

The history of the site is also connected with the church: it stands on the site of a former castle. Stubenberg Castle burned down in 1743. Anyone interested in architectural history will find several distinct points of interest here: the late Gothic architecture, the frescoes and the dated tomb, as well as the former castle site and the history of the castle.

On Foot, by Bike or Over the Rocks

Circular hiking trail 10, the Marterl Trail, starts at Gasthaus Hofmark in Stubenberg and is about 7 km long. Along the way, it passes the Welsches Marterl and the Meindl Chapel, before returning to Stubenberg. These named stops give the route a cultural dimension in addition to the walk itself. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

For cycling, the Elexenau Loop is another option: this cycling route is about 14 km long and runs through the Stubenberg hills. At the Felsenlabyrinth near Kirn, climbing enthusiasts can make their way up over the rocks. These are different ways to experience the area: a hike with named stops, a loop through the hills or climbing over rocks. The distances of about 7 and about 14 km can help you choose a trip, but they describe different activities.

When searching for a holiday apartment, it may help to first decide what you would like to focus on during your stay: church art and history, hiking, cycling or climbing. This lets you choose based on the experiences that interest you most, without treating the different activities as a single route.

More to Explore in the Wider Rottal-Inn Destination

If you also explore the wider Rottal-Inn destination beyond Stubenberg, you’ll find more cultural and natural attractions. The “Gothic Tours” showcase selected Gothic monuments through brochures, maps, the tour portal and the Gothic Portal. The Gothic Portal also offers on-site audio guides to Gothic buildings, accessible on site, as well as an online museum with information, knowledge and learning resources.

For more outdoor activities, the Inn Cycle Path runs through the Lower Inn European Reserve; in the Rottal-Inn leisure region, it offers a variety of ways to discover the local flora and fauna. The wider destination also has an extensive network of trails spanning several hundred kilometres for hikers and cyclists. The tour portal supports personalised route planning with information on elevation profiles, trail surfaces and GPX downloads. These options are regional resources for trip planning and are not features of the Stubenberg routes.

Discover more destinations: Ering, Dietersburg, Eggenfelden, Hebertsfelden, Falkenberg, Bad Birnbach, Arnstorf, Rimbach.

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