Discover Brannenburg: Art, Culture and Trails

In Brannenburg, nature and culture come to the fore along different paths: artworks on the Künstlerweg trail draw attention to the natural surroundings, while the church and Stations of the Cross on the Biber hill tell a story spanning many centuries. There are also walking and hiking trails exploring topics from Nagelfluh conglomerate to millstone quarrying, as well as seasonal winter activities. This gives you a choice when planning your trip: a longer hike, a focus on cultural history, or winter activities.

Art Along the Trail and Time for the Hike

The Künstlerweg comprises 13 stops where artworks highlight features of the natural surroundings. It is also one of five themed trails in the Wendelstein-Streifzüge community project. The route is listed as 11.7 kilometres long, with 1,200 metres of elevation gain. It takes around 3¾ hours uphill and around 3¼ hours downhill. These different times for each direction help you estimate how long the hike will take; the Künstlerweg can be planned as a longer part of your day.

Pilgrimage Church and Stations of the Cross on the Biber Hill

The early Baroque pilgrimage church of St. Maria Magdalena on the Biber hill in Brannenburg dates back to the construction of a small church in 1628/29, which was consecrated in 1636. The Stations of the Cross near the church were added in 1733/1736. The Biber hill thus brings together different chapters of local history. In summer, the former pilgrimage church offers views of the Riesenkopf and Maiwand. The season is therefore also part of the planning here: the view described is a summer highlight.

Geology and the History of Millstone Quarrying

The Brannenburg cultural walk provides information at various stops about the geology of the Nagelfluh conglomerate at the so-called Biberstein and the beginnings of Degerndorf’s industrial history. This also includes millstone quarrying, which began in the 9th century. In Brannenburg, the Biberrundweg and Nußdorfer Mühlenweg hiking trails are part of a project focused on millstone quarries in the Inn Valley. Three quarrying companies at the Biber hill in Brannenburg are taking part in a project featuring exhibits and information boards about Nagelfluh boulders, millstone quarrying, wedge splitting and stone sawing techniques. The topics thus range from geological formations to historical quarrying and stone-working methods.

Winter Between Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

The Riesenberg cross-country ski trail is set in scenic surroundings at the foot of the Riesenkopf. When snow and weather conditions are suitable, it is regularly groomed for about 10 kilometres of classic cross-country skiing and skating between Brannenburg and Flintsbach am Inn. Snowshoeing offers another way to experience the winter landscape in Brannenburg; whether conditions are suitable depends on the weather. One practical difference matters when planning a winter visit: the ski trail is groomed only in the stated snow and weather conditions, while snowshoeing is described as a separate activity.

Starting Points and Trip Planning

The Künstlerweg starts at the valley station of the Wendelstein rack railway. The free Erlach hiking car park lies on the edge of Brannenburg, in the district of Milbing, and is a starting point for hikes to the Riesenkopf and into the Wendelstein area. This information helps distinguish the start of the Künstlerweg from a starting point for other hikes. If you are looking for accommodation in Brannenburg, you can weigh up your travel dates and planned activities together: the Künstlerweg takes up a longer block of time, while the cross-country ski trail depends on snow and weather conditions.

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