From castle to castle between Burghausen and Tittmoning
Explore the longest castle in the world in Burghausen, the historic Tittmoning Castle and the baroque Raitenhaslach Monastery by bike - on a tour along the medieval salt trade route on the Salzach.
Burghausen
6 h
43 km
Part of this tour runs along the medieval salt trade route, which led from Hallein in Austria across the Salzach river to the foothills of the Alps in Upper Bavaria. A highlight awaits you at the start in Burghausen: the town's fortress stretches over a length of 1043 metres. That is a world record. Most of the buildings were erected at the end of the 15th century by the Wittelsbach dynasty, who used the castle as a residence and state fortress. Today, everyone can enjoy the view of Burghausen and the Salzach from up there.
The castle in Tittmoning, with its more than 800 years of history, is much smaller but still impressive. On the way there, the Leitgeringer See lake invites you to refresh yourself or take a break in the beer garden. You cycle back to Burghausen directly along the banks of the Salzach. A stop at the former Raitenhaslach monastery is worthwhile. Here you will also find another nice place to stop for refreshments.
A cycle tour for nature lovers and culture vultures
Arrive relaxed and hire bikes from local hire companies. The capacity for taking bikes on the trains is limited and, depending on capacity utilisation, it is not possible to guarantee that you will be able to take your own bike with you.
Start and end station
Start station
Bahnhof Burghausen
5 tour steps
43 km / 6 Stunden
End station
Bahnhof Burghausen
Our tip: Please make sure to check your train connection and the expected capacity before you start your journey.
Schedule
Tour starts on Bahnhof Burghausen
Direction
Berliner Platz 2, Neustadt
84489
Burghausen
Direction
Direction
Direction
Direction
Raitenhaslach 9
84489
Burghausen