Mintraching: St. Margareth and paths near the Isar floodplain

Mintraching draws attention to a distinctive church tradition and paths in the nearby Isaraue natural forest. The branch church of St. Margareth combines a historic consecration date with notable furnishings and a religious tradition surrounding the Mintraching Water Christ. If you are also considering other places in the wider destination of Neufahrn b.Freising when planning your trip, you will find additional cultural and leisure activities there—distinct attractions alongside Mintraching’s church and nature themes.

St. Margareth and the pilgrimage tradition

The branch church of St. Margareth was consecrated in 1709. Its high altar displays figures of St. Margaret and St. Nicholas; the church also houses a Pietà. These provide several tangible examples of religious art alongside the church’s long history.

The “Mintraching Water Christ” plays a special role: the Gothic figure depicts the Man of Sorrows and is associated with a local legend about flooding of the Isar. It is carried on annual pilgrimages to Altötting. Its connection to the Isar and the pilgrimage tradition give the name Water Christ a distinctive cultural context. If you are interested in religious art and traditions, this combination is a notable focus of Mintraching’s local history.

Paths near the Isaraue natural forest

The Isaraue natural forest is accessible near Mintraching from the St 2053. The 9-kilometre-long Alte Seebachweg connects the access point on the St 2053 with the Ismaning area and allows you to cross large parts of the southern section of the natural forest on foot.

The Isar Cycle Path also follows the Isar through the Isaraue between Munich and Landshut, then continues north towards Moosburg. For orientation, the two descriptions differ mainly in scope: the Alte Seebachweg is identified as a 9-kilometre-long route, while the Isar Cycle Path is described by its course along the Isar.

More cultural and nature attractions in the wider destination of Neufahrn b.Freising

The Neufahrn Mühlseen lakes lie north of Neufahrn. They are part of the “Freisinger Moos und Echinger Gfild” landscape conservation area. A walking and cycling path runs along the lakes from Neufahrn or Massenhausen. This means that, in the wider destination, you can find a distinct landscape and path experience alongside the church sites.

Cultural and historical attractions in Neufahrn include the Old Parish and Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Cross – St. Wilgefortis. Its Baroque furnishings include richly gilded altars and elegant stucco work. The church is associated with the flourishing pilgrimage to a miraculous figure of Christ in the 17th and 18th centuries. The listed sacristan’s house is also a cultural venue: since its renovation and ceremonial opening in September 2023, it has hosted smaller cultural events.

For recreation and exercise, the sports and leisure park in Neufahrn offers several different activities. These include a minigolf course run by TSV Neufahrn and a Kneipp facility with a wading pool and arm baths. The park also has a skydiving facility with a 30-metre-high tower. The adjacent Galgenbachweiher is a popular local recreation area. The Isar floodplains in Neufahrn are suitable for cycling, jogging and walking.

The “neufun” leisure pool and sauna complex in Neufahrn has a swimming pool as well as several saunas and steam baths. Courses include traditional swimming lessons and Aqua Zumba; if a particular class matters to your plans, check the current schedule. This lets you weigh up cultural attractions, routes and leisure activities in the wider destination according to your group’s interests.

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