Benedict route

The Benedict route begins at the linden tree planted by Pope John Paul II in Altötting, on the forecourt of St. Anna's Basilica. The path is designed as a cycle path and leads via Neuötting along the Inn to Marktl. It continues to Burghausen and his former residence Tittmoning and Traunstein. Along the Chiemsee it goes via Gstad am Chiemsee, Wasserburg am Inn and his other place of residence Aschau am Inn via Mühldorf and finally back to Altötting.

Altötting is the epitome of the Marian pilgrimage in Germany. The Black Madonna has been the destination of countless pilgrims and visitors for over 500 years. The baroque Chaple square ensemble with the Chaple of Grace in its middleforms the center of this special place. The birth house of our former Bavarian Pope is in Marktl. The longest castle complex in the world is located in Burghausen. In Raitenhaslach it goes along the Salzach past the former Cistercian monastery. Also worth seeing are the Gars and Seeon monasteries and the Frauenchiemsee Benedictine abbey. Historic cities such as Altötting, Neuötting, Wasserburg and Mühldorf invite you to stay on the Benedict route.

For the underground car park “Chaple square” you can order a parking ticket for a longer stay in advance from the Altötting pilgrimage and tourist office: touristinfo@altoetting.de or Tel: 08671 5062-19. There is free parking in Kolbergstrasse and Wöhrstrasse. You can take the train back to Altötting from most places on the Benedict route. This means that day tours can also be realized or explore just a few stages on the tracks of the former Pope by bike.

There are E-bike charging stations in 22 locations on Benediktweg. We recommend the map for the Benedict route, all charging stations are named there. Available at the pilgrimage and tourist office.