Rottenbuch monastery loop – gravel biking in the Pfaffenwinkel
Rottenbuch monastery loop – gravel biking in the Pfaffenwinkel
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Rottenbuch monastery loop – gravel biking in the Pfaffenwinkel
02:45
38.6km
400m
Gravel riding
Get ready for a dream tour in the Pfaffenwinkel starting in Rottenbuch - the heart of the Pfaffenwinkel. For almost 39 kilometers, you cycle through quiet forests, climb gentle hills and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding nature.
In spring, nature blooms along the way and in autumn the leaves shine in the most beautiful colors. A relaxing ride along the shore awaits you at Schwaigsee. Relax and recharge your batteries.
The tour continues through charming villages such as Morgenbach and Altenau, past historic buildings such as the chapel in Peustelsau. Discover the beauty of the region on winding paths and come across hidden treasures. You meander through dense forests, conquer the hills and let yourself be enchanted by the view.
The way back offers a mixture of challenging climbs and rewarding descents. You end your tour at Rottenbuch Monastery and reflect on the day here.
by Tourismusverband Pfaffenwinkel
Last updated: August 25, 2025
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Ammerschlucht an der Echelsbacher Brücke
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6.80 km
View of the Ammergau Alps
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7.59 km
Schwaigsee
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17.3 km
Bench with a view of the Ammergau Alps and Hochschergen
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20.9 km
Winding path between Saulgrub and Bad Kohlgrub
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26.0 km
Geizenmoos Trail
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32.1 km
Bad Bayersoien village centre
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35.5 km
Echelsbacher Bridge
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38.4 km
Rottenbuch Abbey Church (Collegiate Church of the Nativity of Mary)
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Between 1074 and the secularization, one of the most important Augustinian Canonry monasteries in Bavaria. Even today, the former monastery buildings bear witness to a glorious past. The jewel in the crown is the venerable monastery church of the Birth of Mary, which, with its harmoniously interwoven Romanesque, Gothic and Rococo architectural styles, is one of the most beautiful places of worship in the Pfaffenwinkel.
Founded in 1074 by Duke Welf I, Rottenbuch Monastery was a very important monastery for many centuries. Pastoral care was particularly important to the Augustinian Canons. From 1604 onwards, they entrusted the Hohen Peißenberg with it. Important students emerged from the monastery school, such as Rochus Dedler, the composer of the Oberammergau Passion Play.
The former Maierhof, the gatehouse, the brewery, the pharmacy and many other buildings still stand today. Anyone who is interested in the monastery's past will find information boards on site that take visitors on an exciting and very informative journey through time along the monastery's circular path.
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Way Types & Surfaces
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19.8 km
8.89 km
7.47 km
2.39 km
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29.6 km
6.16 km
2.29 km
259 m
216 m
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Elevation
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Lowest point (760 m)
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Monday 25 May
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September 11, 2024
Get ready for a dream tour in the Pfaffenwinkel starting in Rottenbuch - the heart of the Pfaffenwinkel. For almost 39 kilometers, you cycle through quiet forests, climb gentle hills and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding nature.
In spring, nature blooms along the way and in autumn the leaves
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