Discover Handenberg: Parish Church and Cycling Tours

Handenberg in the Upper Innviertel brings together several highlights for planning your trip: the architectural history of the parish church, cycling and hiking tours, sports facilities, and local specialties in outdoor dining areas. The architectural details of the church and the measurements of the R 201 Genussradtour are especially specific. This can help you decide in advance whether culture, outdoor activities, or sports should be the focus of your stay.

Parish Church and Chapels

Handenberg’s parish church is a two-aisled Gothic hall church with three supporting columns in the central nave. “Two-aisled” describes the layout of the church interior; the columns are a specific feature of its supporting structure. Together with its Gothic hall design, these features give a more precise picture than the style designation alone.

The church was consecrated on May 11, 1453, in honor of Saint Martin and Saint Margaret. Its 56 m-high tower was built later, between 1589 and 1598, under the direction of Zechprobst Sebastian Kopler. Its features include an oversized onion dome and a double cross, which represents its affiliation with the monastery. The consecration and tower construction therefore belong to different periods in the church’s history.

Beside the south porch stands the former charnel house, with a net-ribbed vault; it is now used as a Lourdes chapel. The many small chapels are also among Handenberg’s architectural attractions. The architectural range thus extends beyond the parish church to include other religious buildings.

Cycling and Hiking Tours

Handenberg invites you to explore by bike or on foot. Adenberg offers beautiful views of the Alps. The municipal roads and farm tracks in Handenberg are public property and can be used by cyclists. This general guidance complements the more specifically described R 201 Genussradtour.

The R 201 Genussradtour is 83 km long and connects the restaurants of the “Innwirtler.” Among other places, the Genussradtour passes through the municipality of Handenberg from Apfental to Großschieder. The overall distance and place names help with different planning questions: 83 km gives an idea of the tour’s length, while the named places clarify its route through the municipality. Check the route details before setting out.

Sports and Regional Cuisine

The Handenberg sports facility has two football pitches, including a main pitch with a grandstand and an artificial turf pitch built in 2024 that allows year-round use. There are two tennis courts, with clay and artificial turf surfaces, a new LED floodlighting system, and a clubhouse. The facility also includes a curling hall with three asphalt curling lanes and a clubhouse.

The outdoor dining areas of Handenberg’s seven restaurants serve local specialties. This adds a culinary dimension to the architecture, tours, and sports. If you plan a specific stop for food, it is advisable to check directly for up-to-date information, as individual businesses and services may change.

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