In Kirchdorf, a striking parish church, a long local history and scenic trails come together. The parish church of the Assumption of Mary forms the heart of the town; the Panorama Trail passes through Kirchdorf, and the Rauszeit Tour ends at Kirchdorf bei Haag. You can explore cultural history and the countryside as distinct aspects of your trip.

Parish Church and History of Kirchdorf

The Baroque parish church of the Assumption of Mary is older than its present appearance might suggest: its basic structure dates back to a three-aisled basilica from the early 13th century. The church’s crypt is the hereditary burial place of the Imperial Counts of Haag. Kirchdorf’s historical role also goes back a long way: from 1200 to 1804, the town was the cultural and religious centre of the Free County of Haag. The building’s history, its religious function and the history of the county come together here in one central place.

Churches and Chapels in the Municipality

Other buildings are recorded at locations in the municipality of Kirchdorf. The Grainer Chapel, a Neo-Gothic wayside chapel dating from 1854, stands in the Kronberger Feld in the municipality of Kirchdorf. In Berg, also within the municipality, stands the Catholic branch church of St John and Paul. This small Late Gothic building has a polygonal choir; its west tower dates from the 18th and late 19th centuries.

The Hof Chapel of St Peter stands in Hof, a small building with a gabled roof and plaster ornamentation dating from around 1830. The Annen Chapel in Wadmühle is a small building with a gabled roof and plaster ornamentation from the 18th century. The examples differ in their architectural forms and periods: from the Late Gothic branch church in Berg to the more simply described chapels in Hof and Wadmühle. They broaden the picture of the municipality’s religious buildings without taking attention away from the parish church at the heart of Kirchdorf.

Getting There and Road Orientation

Kirchdorf lies at the junction of federal highways 15 and 12. The A94 motorway at Heldenstein is about 20 kilometres from Kirchdorf. These are two points of reference for getting your bearings on the road; for your specific route, please check the current route guidance and road conditions. The distance to the A94 is approximate and should not be taken as a travel time.

Distant Views and Scenic Trails

Thanks to its southerly location, Kirchdorf offers views of the Bavarian Alps in föhn conditions. The Panorama Trail passes through Kirchdorf; in fine weather and with good visibility, it offers views of the Alpine chain to the south, the Zugspitze to the west and the mountains of the Salzkammergut to the east. These distant views therefore depend on the weather and visibility conditions.

The scenic Rauszeit Tour offers a different perspective on the landscape. It passes through the Ornautal and through Obertaufkirchen, Frauenornau and Oberornau, heading southwest to Kirchdorf bei Haag. The tour recommends the Sonnenplatz viewpoint near Kirchdorf. While possible distant views are the focus of the Panorama Trail, the Rauszeit Tour is described as a circular route that passes several named places and the Ornautal.

Urban Culture in the Wider Destination of Mühldorf Am Inn

In the wider destination of Mühldorf Am Inn, the town of Mühldorf a. Inn offers its own urban character. Its 500-metre-long town square is lined with colourful façades in the Inn-Salzach architectural style. The Salzburg High Fountain on the square was a gift from Salzburg Prince-Archbishop Johannes Ernst von Thun in 1692. The two “Traidkästen”, Haberkasten and Kornkasten, were built as granaries in the 15th century; Haberkasten was later converted into a cultural centre.

Since 1999, the summer festival has been held every year in the inner courtyard of the Haberkasten during the first two weeks of July. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, please check the specific event dates. These urban themes in Mühldorf Am Inn offer a different cultural focus from Kirchdorf’s parish church, chapels and scenic trails.

For the wider travel overview: Reichertsheim.