Walpertskirchen: Circular Routes, Art and Local History
Accommodation in Walpertskirchen
Walpertskirchen has many different sides: St. Erhard Parish Church tells the story of the town, a small museum at the railway station offers insights into its railway past, and several circular routes lead through the surrounding area. There is also a sculpture exhibition featuring works by artist Erich Heuschneider. You can tailor your stay to your interests—with culture and art or walks of varying lengths.
Church and Local History
The first church in Walpertskirchen, now St. Erhard Parish Church, was already standing in the 12th century. After the mid-18th century, it was remodelled in the Baroque style. Its furnishings include numerous figures and altars from the 17th century. The different periods in which they were created give the church a long history: today’s parish church represents both the town’s early history and its later Baroque remodelling.
Discoveries at the Railway Station and Art in Town
A small museum owned by the municipality has been located at the railway station since 20 September 2014. There you can visit a “Royal Bavarian signalman’s hut” from the 1880s. On display are the meticulously recreated historic interior and the signalman’s workplace.
Art is also part of Walpertskirchen. The new cemetery is home to a sculpture exhibition featuring works by Erich Heuschneider. The artist lived and worked in Walpertskirchen until his death; his dates are 1937–2021. Heuschneider left his works to the municipality, making them accessible to the public. Anyone interested in sculpture will find another cultural dimension of the town here.
Circular Routes for Different Day Plans
Circular Route 1 south of Walpertskirchen is about 3 km long and takes approximately 45 minutes. It is also suitable for families with pushchairs. The route passes through Radlgasse, considered a shady, nature-oriented and wide walking trail, and leads to Oberer Pfarrerweiher. This pond lies right on the edge of town and is considered a beautiful natural oasis. The circular route combines a short walk with a destination by the water.
Another short option is the “North of Walpertskirchen – Oberhof” circular route. It is also about 3 km long, takes approximately 45 minutes and is suitable for families with pushchairs. Beyond the school grounds, views open up across the Hammerbach Valley. The similar length and approximate duration of the two circular routes make it easy to choose if you are planning a short walk; their distinctive features are the Pfarrerweiher pond and the view across the valley, respectively.
For a longer walk, there is the Walpertskirchen–Hallnberg–Radlding–Neufahrn trail. It is about 5–6 km long and takes approximately one hour. You can allow around an hour for this longer route. If you are travelling with children, you can also keep in mind when planning your day that the two circular routes of about 3 km are specifically suitable for families with pushchairs.
Getting Here and Choosing Your Stay
Walpertskirchen has a stop on the Munich–Mühldorf line. Bus route 567 also serves the town on the Erding–Dorfen route. You can take these connections into account when planning your journey. When choosing a holiday apartment in Walpertskirchen, the main consideration is which experiences you would like to focus on: short walks, a longer hike, local history or art. The route descriptions provide specific distances and timings to help you plan your holiday days.
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