If you are looking for accommodation in Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn, you can plan your stay around three specific themes: trails through forest and fields, the architectural history of St. Leonhard, and a visit to Munich. The town lies in a clearing amid an extensive forest; the S-Bahn journey to central Munich takes about 30 minutes. Actual travel times may vary depending on the timetable and operating conditions.

Trails through forest and fields

Quiet forests and sunny stretches across fields define the surroundings; the Höhenkirchner Forst is a significant natural feature. Hiking trails around Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn follow forest and field paths. Many routes have little change in elevation. The terrain and landscape therefore provide practical points of reference when planning your time outdoors.

Two cycling routes lead to swimming lakes in the surrounding area. The ride from Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn to Kastensee runs mainly along forest paths and includes swimming in the lake. Another route to Steinsee is often shaded; swimming on the southeastern shore is part of the experience there. Route conditions and swimming opportunities may vary. Check these details before your planned ride.

St. Leonhard and the Leonhardifest

The annual Leonhardifest takes place in July at the pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard in Siegertsbrunn. The festival includes a market, a festival tent, and three laps around St. Leonhard with decorated horse-drawn carriages. Dates and the schedule may vary; if you are planning your trip around the festival, check the event dates in advance.

The pilgrimage church was first mentioned in historical records in 1403. The stone building that still stands today was built in 1460. The current church building has a single nave; a two-storey side aisle was added on the north side in 1592. St. Leonhard has been remodelled several times, most recently around 1790. Horseshoes hang in the entrance area, including one dated 1683.

The different access arrangements for the churches are important to note when planning a visit: St. Leonhard is not generally open every day because it lacks security equipment; access arrangements may change. If visiting the interior is important to you, check the current arrangements in advance.

Other churches and traces of history

Mariä Geburt in Höhenkirchen houses a late Gothic Madonna on the side altar. St. Peter in Siegertsbrunn and Mariä Geburt are listed as open daily for prayer from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening arrangements may change.

The former Höhenkirchen Hofmark castle is a listed historic building: this two-storey plastered building has a core dating from the 15th or 16th century. Along with the churches, it reveals another aspect of local history, although its historical classification should not be equated with the building phases of St. Leonhard.

Discover more destinations: Gräfelfing, Hohenbrunn, Grünwald, Unterhaching, Ismaning, Oberschleißheim, Kirchheim bei München, Neubiberg.

For the wider travel overview: Munich.