Gießübel: Valley, Cycling Routes and History

Near Gießübel, the road crosses the long valley of the Moosgraben. The 5 Breweries Cycling Route and the Hallertauer Trail also pass through the village. A planned VGI Flexi Tangential Route is another option. This gives you several points of reference when planning a hotel stay: landscape, routes and transport.

Cycling routes and transport in Gießübel

The self-planned 5 Breweries Cycling Route passes through Gießübel; Schillwitzried comes after Gießübel on the route. Check the route before setting out on your bike tour. The Hallertauer Trail also passes through the village. Check its route against current route information before your tour.

The VGI Flexi Tangential Route between Geisenfeld and Münchsmünster includes a planned stop at Gießübel/Straßberg. Service is planned for Monday to Friday, and the route runs toward Münchsmünster railway station. Check the current timetable before travelling.

Landscape and history in the area

The long valley of the Moosgraben is a distinctive feature of the landscape near Gießübel. The history of settlement also helps place the village in its local context: underground remnants of early modern settlement are associated with the area around the Gießübel farmstead (D-1-7235-0377). The valley crossing and this trace of history offer two different perspectives on the village.

More to explore in the broader destination of Geisenfeld

In the broader destination of Geisenfeld, just north of the town, lies the Nöttinger Viehweide - Badertaferl nature reserve, covering just under 150 hectares. It is a heathland landscape rarely found in the Danube lowlands, with signposted hiking trails through the area. Please follow the nature reserve rules when visiting.

An art walk through Geisenfeld town centre and the Ilm floodplains takes you to the modern open-air artworks Grüner Mann, Storchendenkmal and Nepomuk-Statue, as well as the Walk-Through Tree; the walk ends at the Sensory Garden. There, barefoot paths run over wooden planks, pebbles and sand, alongside fragrant herb beds with lavender, rosemary and mint.

The Church of the Assumption of Mary is part of Geisenfeld’s history. It was founded by Count Eberhard II and his wife Adelheid and served for centuries as the abbey church of the Benedictine convent founded in 1030. Late Gothic frescoes were painted in the choir in 1516. Some of the paintings, which had been plastered over in 1602, were uncovered again in 1971; these uncovered frescoes are considered an art-historical feature of particular note. In the north aisle is the Anna Chapel, with its late Gothic devotional image of St Anne with the Virgin and Child, which is still venerated in a small local pilgrimage today.

The well-preserved Romanesque portal of the parish church of St Ulrich in Ainau is one of the district’s most significant sights and is highly regarded by art experts. The Hallertau Hop and Local History Museum’s collection includes historical tools used in hop growing, a cobbler’s workshop, a general store and a smithy, as well as a palaeontological section, archaeological finds and regional costumes. The collection is displayed in a reduced form; visits are possible by appointment. Visits are possible by appointment. From mid-May, Geisenfeld also has a weekly market featuring regional products and direct-to-consumer sellers.

This makes it easy to tailor your search to the things that matter for your stay.

For the broader travel overview: Geisenfeld.