Bergheim lies right on the Danube and among gentle hills, fields and meadows. Here, its riverside setting and open countryside meet a long local history that can also be traced through its churches and chapels. The wider Neuburg-Schrobenhausen destination adds a distinct regional dimension of architecture, river landscapes and nature.
Churches and Chapels in Bergheim
Bergheim was first documented sometime between 1182 and 1195. The first documented consecration of St. Mauritius in Bergheim, associated with Bishop Otto of Eichstätt, dates to the same period. These are two distinct historical reference points: the early mention of the settlement and the recorded consecration of the church. St. Mauritius is dedicated to Saints Mauritius and Dionysius.
The building history of St. Mauritius can be traced through several dates. The church was extensively renovated and given a Baroque makeover in 1744; the high altar dates from 1765. The Baroque redesign was consecrated in 1783. These three dates mark distinct stages in the church’s construction and furnishing history.
The Marienkapelle was built in 1748 to replace an older chapel. Its altar contains a copy of the Altötting Madonna, acquired in 1702. The chapel therefore brings together two different points in time: the acquisition of the image and the later construction of the chapel. The present-day St. Anna Chapel in Hennenweidach was built between 1910 and 1912. Bergheim is also home to the St. Josef Chapel on Wiesenweg.
Neuburg-Schrobenhausen as a Wider Travel Destination
Looking beyond Bergheim, the wider Neuburg-Schrobenhausen destination offers further insights into architectural history. Neuburg Residence is an important Renaissance complex built by Count Palatine Ottheinrich between 1530 and 1545. Its palace chapel is one of the oldest Protestant church buildings in the world and features frescoes by Hans Bocksberger dating from 1543. GrĂĽnau Hunting Lodge is also an example of Renaissance architecture.
The landscape of the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen region ranges from rock formations in the north, through the Danube floodplain forest and the Donaumoos with its deep-black soil, to the asparagus fields of the Schrobenhausen region in the south. The region’s natural landscapes also include the wet meadows in the meadow-breeding bird areas of the Donaumoos and the Paar Valley. They are important habitats for the Eurasian curlew, northern lapwing, meadow pipit, corn bunting, whinchat, corncrake and common snipe.
In the wider Neuburg-Schrobenhausen destination, the Antoniberg is also protected in its entirety as a natural monument. An avenue of old lime trees leads up to the Antoniberg and a viewpoint overlooking the Danube and the surrounding Danube floodplains. The site is also home to the “Durchblick” installation, erected in 2015. It helps visitors identify the exact location of the 500-metre-long Danube bridge built by the Romans, evidence of which has been found in the riverbed.
Cycling Routes, Themed Trails and Guided Tours
A 63-kilometre section of the Danube Cycle Path runs through the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district, from Donauwörth to Ingolstadt. Six signposted themed trails lead through the Danube floodplain landscape. These options offer different ways to explore the region: by bike, on foot or with a focus on nature. Before making specific plans, check the latest information about the trails and their routes.
In the district, tour guides offer themed tours and tailor-made discovery trips. These include museum or church visits, adventure walks and cycle tours with nature experiences. The offerings may change; please check the official calendar for dates and booking conditions.
For the wider travel overview: Neuburg An Der Donau.
