Explore the Freising region on foot

Rundweg Kultur & Natur (Culture & Nature Tour): The 13.5-km circular route takes in the main sights of Freising, including the former abbey church of Sts Peter and Paul in the district of Neustift, Freising’s historic centre with Cathedral Hill, the Wieskirche church, the Schafhof – European Art Forum Upper Bavaria, and Weihenstephan, with the world’s oldest brewery and beautiful show gardens.
A detailed tour map can be downloaded here  or is available from the Tourist Information Office.

Kunstpfad Weihenstephan (Weihenstephan Art Trail): Two circular routes, each taking over an hour, guide visitors through the campus sculpture park past a host of works by various artists. The works were created by regionally and internationally renowned artists for specific locations on the Weihenstephan campus between 1976 and 2001.
A detailed brochure on the creation of the Art Trail, its works and their artists is available from Freising Tourist Information for a small charge.

Jakobus-Pilgerweg Freising (The Freising Way of St James): The north-eastern arm of the Munich Way of St James starts on Cathedral Hill in Freising and runs south-west through the city to Vötting and past Hohenbachern chapel to Kranzberg (length: approx. 11 kilometres). This ridgeway affords panoramic views over the Isar valley, and even as far as the Bavarian Alps in favourable weather.
More details are available in the brochure for Jakobus-Pilgerweg Freising  (currently available in German only). It is available from the Tourist Information Office or can be posted on request.

Walderlebnispfad Freising (Freising Forest Trail): A great excursion for families and nature fans in Freising Forest A circular route around 2 km long leads through the shady woods, encouraging visitors to discover their diversity and magic through play and exploration. The trail has 23 stations with information signs, displays and games as well as shady rest spots. The Forest Trail starts and finishes at ‘Plantage’ forest restaurant.
For more details see the Forest Trail flyer  (currently available in German only). It is available from the Tourist Information Office or can be posted on request.

The Bird Observation Tower in Freisinger Moos was set up by the Bavarian Society for the Protection of Birds and can be freely used for nature observation. Large displays on the second floor of the wooden tower provide information about the birds that can be spotted here, including grey herons, buzzards, kestrels, white wagtails and pheasants. Don’t forget your binoculars to make the most of the extensive Freisinger Moos region, which takes in meadows, fields and stretches of shallow water and includes the River Moosach. The views of Freising, marked by the striking high points of Weihenstephan Hill and Cathedral Hill, are also a great photo opportunity. And with a little luck, you might be able to snap a stork –a stork’s nest of willow twigs has been placed on the roof of the observation tower. The Bird Observation Tower is directly outside the district of Vötting and is visible from afar.
The Bird Observation Tower is directly outside the district of Vötting and is visible from afar. Its coordinates are 48.37971,11.698127.