Altötting county, Administrative district in Upper Bavaria, Germany.
Description
Altötting county is an administrative district in Upper Bavaria that stretches along the Austrian border and is shaped by rivers including the Inn, Alz, and Salzach. The territory encompasses multiple towns and smaller communities scattered throughout this forested and river-crossed landscape.
History
This area became a religious center in the 9th century through the Chapel of Grace, which drew pilgrims and shaped the region's development. The early church influence established a foundation that continues to resonate in the area's character today.
Culture
The Chapel of Grace draws pilgrims from across the region and holds deep meaning in the daily lives of local people. This pilgrimage site shapes the religious identity of residents and remains central to how communities here understand themselves.
Practical
The district is easily accessible by car or public transport, with parking available in town centers. Those exploring the region will find good walking and cycling trails along the rivers and through the forests.
Did you know?
Beneath the altar of the Chapel of Grace rest the hearts of important Bavarian rulers, including the king who built the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. This quiet resting place remains unknown to many visitors, despite sitting in a location of great reverence.
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Burghausen Castle
12 km
Our Lady of Altötting
6.1 km
Schloss Tüßling
12 km
Raitenhaslach Cistercian Abbey
13.8 km
Basilica of St. Ann, Altötting
6.2 km
Stiftspfarrkirche St. Philipp und Jakob
6.1 km
Brother Konrad Monastery
6.2 km
Töging power station
12.2 km
Burg Tittmoning
21.1 km
Wallfahrtskirche St. Ägidius
10 km
Hotel zur Post
6 km
Kapellplatz
6.1 km
Schloss Frauenbühl
7.2 km
Sankt Jakob
11.9 km
Marienberg
12.3 km
Kurfürst-Maximilian-Gymnasium
11.7 km
Ehemalige Zisterzienserabteikirche Mariä Himmelfahrt, Pfarrkirche St. Georg
13.8 kmKollegiatstift Altötting
6.1 kmKollegiatsstift-Kreuzgang
6.1 km
Schloss Wald an der Alz
18.2 km
Wallfahrtskirche Unschuldige Kinder in Heiligenstatt
11.1 km
Wallfahrtskirche St. Maria Himmelfahrt
12.3 km
St. Oswald
6.7 km
Altötting panorama building
5.9 km
Unterholznerburg
4.9 km
Altötting station
6.4 km
Schloss Klebing
12.8 km
Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus Neuötting
5 km
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