A Gothic saddleback tower, a landscape shaped by the Ice Age and a winter offering dependent on snowfall give Moosach its distinctive character. The town lies at 529 m above sea level, between the young moraines formed by the Inn foreland glacier and within the “Steinsee, Doblbach, Brucker Moos and Surroundings” landscape protection area. Cultural offerings in Moosach itself can be distinguished from other destinations within the municipality—a useful perspective when looking for a holiday apartment and planning excursions.

Moosach Between Landscape and Churches

The elevation, moraines and name of the landscape protection area describe the natural surroundings from different perspectives. In Moosach itself stands the parish church of St. Bartholomew; its Gothic saddleback tower dates from the former church. The municipality of Moosach also includes the pilgrimage church of Maria Altenburg in the district of Altenburg, an important Bavarian Marian pilgrimage site. The churches have distinct roles: in Moosach, the tower is a specific historical feature, while Altenburg is a separate pilgrimage site within the municipality.

Cultural Events and Formats

The Meta Theater in Moosach offers performances, concerts, readings, films and workshops. If a particular format is important to your trip, check the current programme in advance. At the Old Station, the KulturKreis Moosach holds cinema days on three Thursdays in July. The KulturKreis also hosts art exhibitions there, featuring works by artists from Moosach and the surrounding area. Check the programme for the relevant travel year before planning your stay around a cinema date.

Seasonal Activities in the Municipality

In summer, Lake Steinsee attracts thousands of swimmers, while in winter it draws many ice-sports enthusiasts. In Moosach, there is a ski lift on Tranzlberg in winter when there is enough snow. Summer and winter therefore offer different types of activities; for the lift, snow conditions are also a deciding factor. If you plan to use it, check local operating information before you arrive.

Getting Around by Bus and Bike

Bus 453 runs from Zorneding to Niederseeon/Steinsee; bus 413 goes there from Höhenkirchen/Siegertsbrunn. Check the transport operator’s current information when planning your trip. One section of the Isar-Inn Cycle Route runs from Schattenhofen to Grafing and on to Wasserburg, or via Wolfersberg to Munich. Schattenhofen is part of the municipality of Moosach. If you are planning a cycling leg, decide on your destination and check the exact route before setting off.

Additional Information for the Wider Ebersberg Destination

The Ebersberg Forest adds a distinctive natural and cultural dimension to the wider Ebersberg destination. Climbing the 169 steps of the observation tower rewards visitors with views across the entire Alpine foothills, from the Berchtesgaden Alps to the Allgäu; on especially clear days, distant peaks over 3,000 metres high are also visible. The Museum of Forest and the Environment has stood right by the forest since 2004 and explores the history of forest use and forest ecology. The tower and museum offer different highlights: landscape views and forest history.

For the wider travel overview: Glonn.