Discover Otterfing
Accommodation in Otterfing
Otterfing combines a setting on glacial moraine hills in the Alpine foothills with churches dating back several centuries and hiking trails that start at the railway station. You can tailor your stay to your interests, whether cultural history or outdoor activities. For planning purposes, some routes give an approximate distance and duration; others are described mainly by their course.
Moraine hills and churches dating back several centuries
Otterfing is situated on glacial moraine hills in the Alpine foothills. If you want to consider a destination’s landscape as well as its activities when choosing a holiday location, you will find a clear connection to the Alpine foothills landscape here. The village’s history can be discovered through several churches, each with its own historical milestones.
The parish church of St. George in Otterfing was built around 1530 in the late Gothic style. Its distinctive church tower is 40 metres high and was built in 1584 to plans by the Bavarian court architect Friedrich Sustris. The church and the tower, added later, offer two different points of reference for anyone interested in the village’s historic architecture.
The surrounding districts also have churches with histories of their own. The branch church of St. Valentine in Bergham was built in 1523, replacing an earlier building from the 14th century. The branch church of the Holy Cross in Wettlkam has a history dating back to the 13th century; a chapel and cemetery there were first mentioned in 1215. Together, these histories offer culturally minded visitors a range of topics to explore while discovering Otterfing.
Hiking from Otterfing railway station
The Jasberg Loop starts at Otterfing S-Bahn station, leads to Jasberg and returns to Otterfing station via Erlach and Wettlkam. It is about 10 kilometres long and takes approximately 3 hours. The approximate distance and duration make it easier to fit this loop into your day’s plans.
The hike “Through Woods and Fields” is shorter according to the stated figures: it leads from the station via Erlkam and the Teufelsgraben ravine to the organically farmed ArcheHof Schlickenrieder. The route is about 5.5 kilometres long and takes approximately 2 hours. If you choose a hike based on distance and time, you can compare these details with those for the longer Jasberg Loop.
Another hike runs from the station through Holzham and the Teufelsgraben ravine to Palnkam, then returns to the station via Palnkamer Straße. The specific route is described for this tour. Around Otterfing, the hiking trails are signposted with yellow trail markers. This means that, in addition to the details given for individual routes, signs are available to help you find your way.
Getting here and planning for winter
Otterfing railway station is on the Mangfall Valley Railway line from Rosenheim to Holzkirchen. S-Bahn and regional trains stop at the station, connecting Otterfing with Munich and other places in the region. For travellers planning to arrive by train, this rail connection is an important part of getting oriented in the area. Three of the hikes described start specifically at the station.
In winter, the Otterfing cross-country ski trail can be used when there is sufficient snow cover. It is groomed for both classic and skating styles. If you want to include cross-country skiing in your stay, take the requirement for sufficient snow cover into account when planning your trip; the trail adds a seasonal activity to the hiking options.
When looking for a holiday apartment in Otterfing, you can first decide what you would like to focus on during your stay: churches and local history, one of the hikes described, or cross-country skiing when there is sufficient snow cover. The routes are described in varying levels of detail, offering different points of reference for planning your day.
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