Weißling: Walking Route and St. Notburga

Forest trails and a cultural landmark

A patch of woodland and a distinctive church dedication give Weißling two specific things to discover: Weißlinger Holz on a walking route and St. Notburga Church. You can tailor your stay to different interests: head outdoors on a walking route or explore the history of a distinctive church building. When looking for accommodation, this distinction is a practical guide, as it helps you first decide what you want to focus on during your stay.

The easy walking route passes through Glonnbercha, Waltenhofen and Weißling. It is described as 10 or 13 kilometres long and runs through Weißlinger Holz to the hill before Weißling. Along the way, it passes a picnic bench at Berghanerl, then continues to the “Petershauser Wendelstein.” The two distances provide a practical guide for planning your day, as does the route’s easy rating. Check local route conditions before setting out.

St. Notburga and the church’s history

The small Church of St. Notburga in Weißling was built between 1750 and 1752, replacing a wooden chapel that had stood there for a long time. It is the only pilgrimage church in Bavaria dedicated to St. Notburga. The building’s history and dedication offer two distinct points of interest: the church’s construction marks the replacement of the older chapel, while its unique dedication highlights St. Notburga as a cultural and historical topic in her own right. Anyone interested in ecclesiastical history can explore both aspects together.

Hiking and landscape attractions in the wider destination of Petershausen

In the wider destination of Petershausen, seven varied hiking trails around Petershausen range from 8 to 13 kilometres long. For comparison, the route through Weißling is listed as 10 or 13 kilometres long. Another option is the approximately 200 m-long woodland nature trail east of Petershausen, above the “Über der Glonn” residential area. It was created by the Petershausen local group of Bund Naturschutz. Petershausen thus offers both longer hiking trails and a short woodland nature trail.

The “Dachauer Oxenweg” cycle route offers another perspective on the wider destination of Petershausen. The 42 km route follows the trail of the oxen along the Zeitlbach and Glonn valleys. It starts in Tödtenried, passes sights in Altomünster, Markt Indersdorf and Petershausen, and ends in Hohenkammer. Its historical theme and the places along the route set it apart from the walking route through Weißling, so you can also consider your preferred way of getting around when planning your trip.

Another landscape feature in the wider destination of Petershausen is the field monument in Kollbach. It stands at the southern edge of the Glonn valley, west of the village, at the former sports ground. A roughly 50 m-long earth sculpture takes the form of a landscape dragon; from its head, you can look out over the Glonn valley. The Glonn flows through Petershausen for 5.6 km. The Hochzeitshain (Wedding Grove) is also located east of Obermarbach. Residents can plant a fruit tree there to mark special occasions such as weddings and baptisms. Nearby is a sound stone measuring approximately 1.5 m², whose vibrations can be heard, felt and seen by drumming on it.

Discover more destinations: Vierkirchen, Hebertshausen, Markt Indersdorf, Dachau, Altomünster, Bergkirchen, Odelzhausen, Haimhausen.

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