Atting: Church Art and Outdoor Activities in the Gäuboden
Accommodation in Atting
Atting is situated in the fertile Gäuboden and combines distinctive church architecture with outdoor activities. This gives your holiday planning two different points of interest: you can enjoy sports activities at the outdoor activity park or explore the historical layers of the parish church of the Assumption of Mary. The “’s Bankerl” cyclists’ rest stop on the Labertal Cycle Route also adds its own touch. So, even when choosing your destination, you can decide whether you are looking for active time outdoors, cultural and historical interests, or a mix of both.
Outdoor activities and the cycle route
Atting’s outdoor activity park offers outdoor pursuits, including sports exercises and group training. Together with a Kneipp facility, it forms part of an outdoor activity offering that can be enjoyed individually or as a group. Outdoor exercise is therefore a holiday activity in its own right. If you would like to include a shared activity in your plans, the activity park is a specific option.
The “’s Bankerl” cyclists’ rest stop is located on the Labertal Cycle Route and has a pavilion, benches and bicycle racks. Its facilities make it a dedicated stopping point for cyclists and give your travel plans a particular connection to cycling, alongside the activity park. If you plan to stop there, briefly check the condition of the facilities in advance.
Church architecture in Atting and Rinkam
The tall, pointed Neo-Gothic church tower of the parish church of the Assumption of Mary has shaped Atting’s skyline and been visible from far away since 1878. The church has a Late Gothic choir and a nave dating from 1859. A sandstone statue of the Virgin Mary dating from around 1620 stands at the church; the parish church also includes a former mortuary chapel in the cemetery, dating from around 1700. The tower, architectural features and historic furnishings offer several distinct points of interest for those interested in cultural history.
Rinkam is part of the municipality of Atting. The branch church of St John the Baptist stands there; it is a two-storey Romanesque fortified church from the 13th century. This gives the municipality an architecturally distinct church feature alongside the Church of the Assumption of Mary. Those interested in religious architecture can therefore consider two clearly different building styles when planning their stay.
More places to explore in the Straubing-Bogen travel region
Within the wider Straubing-Bogen travel region, Bogenberg offers a distinctive religious attraction. It is one of Bavaria’s oldest Marian pilgrimage sites that is still active today; the annual Holzkirchen Candle Pilgrimage takes place at the pilgrimage church at Pentecost. This is a specific point of interest for travellers interested in regional religious traditions.
The circular trail around Beckenweiher in Wiesenfelden offers a different kind of experience. The accessible trail is 2.3 km long and suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Five information points with benches and information boards cover the wildlife and plant life, the area’s protected status and the history of Beckenweiher. The trail also crosses a 110 m-long nature observation boardwalk. This lets you choose between a regional pilgrimage tradition and a nature-focused circular trail.
When looking for a holiday apartment, your preferred trip-planning area is a helpful starting point. If you want Atting’s own attractions to be the focus of your trip, you can target your search specifically to Atting. If you also have several regional destinations in mind, include Straubing-Bogen as the wider area when choosing where to stay.
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Go to the main travel overview: Straubing-Bogen.
