Best historic site trails in Obing
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Obing with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·49.9 km·Est. 12–13 hrThis tour leads along quiet paths to the tip of the Urfahrn peninsula on Lake Chiemsee. From there, the Herreninsel seems close enough to touch. It was from there that the fairytale king Ludwig II crossed over to the Herreninsel. On the way between Gstadt and the peninsula, you also pass the Ganszipfel observation tower, from where you have a wonderful view of Lake Chiemsee and the Chiemgau mountains.
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·36.9 km·Est. 9–10 hrBeautiful and scenic cycle tour. The only bumpy section: a short stretch (300m) around the Griessee to Seeon, otherwise mainly tarmac and some gravel (surfaced). Only a few hills at the start, from Eggstätt the route is flat. Refreshment stops: Seeon, Hartsee (Eggstätt), Stetten (nice inn), Gollenshausen (on Lake Chiemsee).
- 4.0 (2)·Easy·25.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis tour leads along quiet paths to St. Wolfgang near Altenmarkt and Rabenden. Both places have churches with special features that are well worth seeing. In the small church in St. Wolfgang, there is a mysterious hatching stone: if you force yourself through the opening, you will either be healed of your back ailment or help women who want to have children to have the offspring they long for. The Gothic high altar with the carved figures of the "Master of Rabenden" is located in the church...
- 1.9 (3)·Easy·56.2 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrVaried cycle tour from Obing to Wasserburg am Inn, Bavaria. On the circular tour from Olbingen, open meadows and fields alternate with beautiful wooded areas. From Obingen you cycle to Wasserburg am Inn without any significant climbs. The stretch along the wild river Inn is particularly beautiful. Via Schonstedt, the route leads slightly uphill back through a varied landscape. Highlights: - Varied landscape - Route along the Inn - Refreshment stops
- Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrObing offers a number of historical sights that can be explored on a walk. Many of the buildings are among Obing's cultural treasures, which were provided with information boards in 2018. The texts explain the essentials about the buildings. Further information can be accessed via the QR code.
- Easy·17.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrStately farmhouses, tastefully restored Sacherl, sometimes hidden chapels and wayside crosses and great views of lakes, streams and the imposing Chiemgau mountains can be seen again and again on this route. You pass many "cultural treasures of the municipality of Obing", which are labelled with information boards. You can use the QR codes on them to download further information onto your smartphone.
- Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrHiking trail to the grotto, the plague chapel and the plague cemetery. The plague chapel in the forest at a crossroads between Obing and Pittenhart was built around 1860 in memory of those who died of the plague during the Thirty Years' War, when the Spanish brought the plague to this area and killed a large proportion of the population from the area around Obing, Pittenhart and Albertaich. This plague cemetery is located a good 100 metres east of the plague chapel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Obing?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Obing is Tour 7 Obing Griesstatt Wasserburg. This trail is estimated to be 56.2 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Obing?
Obing: With an ascent of 951 m, Tour 7 Obing Griesstatt Wasserburg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Obing - Urfahrn with 810 m of elevation gain.