Discover Neuhaus a.Inn

Cycle Routes and Local History

Cycle routes, Neuhaus Castle and a historic bridge link offer different starting points for planning a trip to Neuhaus a.Inn. Neuhaus Castle was built in the 14th century by the Bavarian dukes on a rock to protect the Inn bridge near Schärding. The Old Inn Bridge connects Neuhaus a.Inn directly with Schärding and is of great historical significance. The castle’s history and the bridge link appeal to different interests: the story of a defensive structure and the historic connection between the two places.

Cycling: A Route or a Circular Tour

The Rottal Cycle Route runs 87 km from Neuhaus am Inn to Neumarkt-St. Veit. If you come from Passau via the Inn Valley Cycle Route, Neuhaus a.Inn provides access to the Rottal cycling route. The Apple Cycle Route is laid out differently: it is a circular route that can be started in any town; Neuhaus a.Inn is an ideal starting point for a tour through the southern district of Passau. The two options therefore differ in their basic format: one is a route with named endpoints, the other a loop with a freely chosen starting point.

In the municipality of Neuhaus a.Inn, 150 km of well-maintained cycle and hiking trails lead through floodplain areas and the open fields of the Lower Inn European Nature Reserve. This gives you the option of focusing your plans on either cycling or hiking trails. Trail conditions may change; check the latest information before setting out.

Culture in the Municipality: Mittich and Vornbach

In Mittich, which is part of the municipality of Neuhaus a.Inn, the parish church is a single-nave Gothic building with a net vault and carved keystones; its dedication is the Assumption of Mary. The two side altars feature two Gothic panels depicting the Madonna and Child and the Man of Sorrows. The architecture and imagery here bring together Gothic architecture and sacred art.

Vornbach is also part of the municipality of Neuhaus a.Inn. The former monastery church in Vornbach is now the Catholic parish church of the Assumption of Mary. It houses the restored Egedacher organ from 1732, the oldest Baroque organ in Lower Bavaria; it is also one of the most significant instruments in the Danube region. The former Benedictine abbey in Vornbach became renowned for its scriptorium and the church music cultivated there. Artistic displays in the village square and at the viewing platform near the parish church on the Inn commemorate people who shaped the historic village.

The municipality’s cultural highlights differ from place to place: Mittich focuses on Gothic architecture and altar paintings, while Vornbach is known for its organ and abbey history, as well as its artistic memorials.

More to Discover in the Wider Passau Travel Region

In Tittling, in the wider Passau travel region, you’ll find the Bavarian Forest Open-Air Museum, one of Europe’s largest open-air museums. Covering 20 hectares, it lets visitors explore more than 100 residential and agricultural buildings from the Bavarian Forest, dating from 1580 to 1890. The museum includes farmhouses, mills, sawmills, smithies, chapels, field monuments and Germany’s oldest elementary school, dating from 1666.

Also in the wider Passau travel region is the Haus am Strom nature experience centre, in the narrow Danube valley between Bavaria and Austria, downstream from Untergriesbach. The Passau region is shaped by rivers, forests and thermal spas; well-known thermal springs are located in Bad Füssing and Bad Griesbach.

For culture enthusiasts, Ortenburg Castle’s cultural programme offers more ideas in the wider Passau travel region. The Schloss Ortenburg Friends Association’s event series runs from April to December and includes musical performances, cabaret shows, spooky nights at Ortenburg Castle, talks and guided visits. Check the event dates as you plan your trip.

Cycle and hiking trails also offer opportunities to compare destinations in the region: the Danube Cycle Route passes through the Passau region and received a 4-star rating following an assessment by the German Cyclists’ Association (ADFC). Check the current status of the award if it is important to your plans. The Granite Adventure Hiking Trail runs around Hauzenberg, while the Smugglers’ Trail is in the Danube Pearls region.

Choose the Right Focus for Your Stay

For families, choosing one main theme for each day can keep plans manageable while leaving room to switch between outdoor activities and cultural discoveries.

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