Sights to see around Rattenberg

St. Englmar’s numerous hiking trails and bike routes make it especially popular. The summer toboggan run in the Egidi tobogganing paradise in the Bavarian Forest promises high-speed fun in summer, too: Whizz down the 1,000-metre-long descent into the valley while enjoying the stunning view. Ultramodern technology ensures a safe ride for adults and children.

St. Englmar is also well known as a winter sports destination: for skiing, winter hiking, and après-ski fun. The “Rauhnachtsparty” in the church square in St. Englmar is especially famous and one of the biggest parties in the Bavarian Forest. It’s held every year at the end of December, between Christmas and New Year, with special outdoor bars, barbecue stands, and stalls serving food and drinks.

From a 20-metre-tall panoramic tower, you can look out over the region around St. Englmar and the beautiful Danube lowlands from four different heights. When the weather is fine, you might even be able to see as far as the Alps. The panoramic tower opens up stunning views of the landscape and wildlife that are just begging to be photographed. From here, you can also look down on all the activity in the petting zoo and the amusement park.

In St. Englmar’s petting zoo, for a small extra charge, you can buy food that will bring the little goats hopping towards you. They’re always happy to be petted and pose for photos for Instagram or your family album.

Set off on one of our circular hiking trails and explore the hill that locals lovingly refer to as “Egidi-Buckel” (Egidi’s hump). This trail takes you past the petting zoo and toboggan run and also lets you enjoy a fantastic view of St. Englmar’s Grün area. You can also climb to the top of Mt Pröller, from where you can admire the snow-capped peaks of the Alps. The summer terrace invites you to linger and relax. The adjacent Egidi-Stüberl gives you the chance to stop off to enjoy Bavarian specialities, ice cream, and cold drinks. There’s always a good holiday atmosphere in both summer and winter, and you can spend enjoyable evenings at various events.

The Family World on Mt Predigtstuhl offers fun and games on your family holiday. The 1,300m² play hall promises an action-packed, entertaining day for all ages. Bouncy castles, football pitches, and a climbing park beckon with sporty fun.

As well as the “Rauhnachtsparty” at the end of December, St. Englmar is also the venue for other spectacular events: Every year on Whit Monday, the custom of the “St. Englmar Search” or “Englmarisuchen” is celebrated, which was created to honour Saint Englmar. As part of this custom, people search for a wooden figure that represents the body of the saint, who was cruelly slain in 1100. Out of respect for his life’s work, a small chapel was built over his grave, which had to be enlarged due to the high number of visitors. Today, it’s the site of the parish church of St. Englmar, a popular place of prayer.

Would you like to take part in a nostalgic ski race? Here in St. Englmar in the Bavarian Forest, participants can compete against each other on wooden skis. The entry criteria are strict to ensure that the conditions are the same for everyone. Steel edges and heel bindings are not allowed, and you can only enter the race with long poles and wearing lace-up shoes or boots.

The heart of Neurandsberg castle once consisted of a residential building, a monumental structure, the castle courtyard, the main tower (keep), and the inner curtain wall. You can reach the ruins, including the nearby Mariä Geburt church, a popular pilgrimage destination, on foot from our Posthotel. Interesting tours of the castle ruins are regularly offered.

Distance: 2.2km

The Blaibach concert hall is just 20 minutes away from the hotel. Archaic. Clear. Full of sound. This is where contemporary architecture meets great music – and every note strikes a deep chord. A special place for anyone who, after a day spent in the great outdoors, would like to enjoy the evening in style.

The Teufelsmühle or “devil’s mill” rock formation featuring a painted devil is shrouded in legend and can be reached on a rewarding hike: Simply follow the “Teufelsmühl-Rundweg” circular trail. The rock formation is connected to the ancient legend of a miller who dared to make a deal with the devil.

Distance: 4.5km

Walk the length of the Bavarian Forest – from above! You’ll pass by numerous stunning viewpoints on the way to Mt Hochberg and Mt Kramerschopf. The hike takes around 2.5 hours and is 5.3km long, with approx. 223 metres of elevation difference.

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Leisurely and romantic: The forest nature trail leads through the pretty Liebenberg woods and is around a kilometre long. It begins at the Rattenberg sports club, where you’ll also find a large children’s playground. Boards give interesting information about how the woods are used, and benches invite you to stop and rest. Simply breathe in the forest. Absorb the peace. And relax.

Distance: 600m

Real collector’s items: In the Maierhof Bulldog classic tractor museum, you can admire genuine rarities. Besides the classic Bulldog tractors, after which the museum is named, the exhibition also includes other historical agricultural equipment. Visits need to be booked over the phone in advance.

Distance: 5.8km