Discover Wonneberg
Accommodation in Wonneberg
In Wonneberg, a glacier-shaped landscape, tranquil natural surroundings and a distinctive church building come together. Forests, raised bogs and ridges give the municipality its own character. Those who enjoy walking can choose between two circular routes of different lengths and elevations; culture enthusiasts can focus on the Pilgrimage Church of St. Leonhard, with its late Gothic and early Baroque artworks.
Ridges, forests and raised bogs
The ridges of Wonneberg formed along the southern edge of the Waging Basin: the Salzach Glacier shaped them and left them behind. North of Reichwimm, they reach their highest point at 629 metres. Forests cover about a third of the municipality. Together with the many raised bogs, they give the landscape its distinctive appeal.
This means Wonneberg offers more than a single place to visit: its landscape and ridges provide a focus for planning your trip. If you primarily want to experience nature, you can plan your days around the walking trails. Those interested in architectural history and sacred art will find a different way to discover the area at St. Leonhard.
The Pilgrimage Church of St. Leonhard
The pilgrimage church stands in the municipality of Wonneberg, at the highest point of a hill. The present late Gothic building was constructed in 1496 under Salzburg Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach and Waging parish priest Georg Stroppel. The church is defined from the outside by its distinctive Baroque onion dome, visible from afar and standing 52 metres high; it has four bells.
Inside, artworks from different periods tell the story of the church’s furnishings. Four late Gothic wing panels by the artist Gordian Guckh, dating from around 1513, are incorporated into the high altar. The wall and ceiling paintings date from 1631/1633 and are considered art-historically valuable examples of the early Baroque. Families exploring together will also find details to catch the eye: a display case on the north wall of the nave contains preserved votive offerings, including horseshoes, stirrups, spurs and human figures.
The church is part of Wonneberg’s cultural attractions. Mr Parzinger and Mr Reinmiedl are the contacts for guided church tours. This makes it possible to combine an interest in art and history with a view of the building’s remarkable setting.
Exploring on foot or by bike
The “St. Leonhard Circular Route 6” starts at the church in St. Leonhard. It is 5.7 kilometres long and runs at elevations between 589 and 465 metres above sea level. The “Wonneberg Circular Route 5” is a similar length at 5.6 kilometres; its signposting starts in Köpfelsberg, and the stated elevation range is 588 to 559 metres above sea level. The respective distances and elevation figures can help you factor the route options into your daily plans without treating the two routes as identical.
The Wonneberg Circular Route 5 also comes with a recommendation to visit the Pilgrimage Church of St. Leonhard before heading back. If you would rather make the church the main focus, you can choose the circular route that starts directly at the church. For longer bike rides, the 55-kilometre “Chiemsee – Waginger See” cycle route passes through St. Leonhard.
Getting here and more travel ideas
Direct connections to Weibhausen in the municipality of Wonneberg are available from Traunstein railway station on regional trains and RVO buses. By car, take the A8 Traunstein/Siegsdorf exit at kilometre 98.5, then drive via Traunstein in the direction of Waging am See to Weibhausen. Turn off there and, after a few kilometres, you will reach the centre of the municipality, the main village of St. Leonhard.
When choosing your holiday apartment, you can consider which aspects of Wonneberg you most want to discover: its landscape and trails, a bike ride through St. Leonhard, or the art and history of the pilgrimage church. You can also find Taching Am See as another destination.
For the broader travel overview: Waging Am See.
