Wolfratshausen – Rafting History and Routes Through the Town

Museum and Town History

The Wolfratshausen Museum presents the eventful history of the rafting town in nine rooms spanning almost 400 square metres. Its permanent exhibits include a hands-on station with a relief picture frame by Hermann Neuhaus, a town model and a large timeline. Media stations introduce famous and former Wolfratshausen residents as well as the perspectives of people who live there today. This brings together tangible objects, town history and contemporary perspectives. Before visiting, check the current visitor regulations on the official museum website.

Historic Town Centre and Sacred Architectural History

A walking tour of the historic town centre takes you to buildings such as St. Andrew’s Parish Church, the Humpelbräu and traditional craftsmen’s houses. Signs on the buildings explain their history. The Catholic parish church was built in 1484 and rebuilt after a fire in 1626; the dates therefore distinguish the original construction from its subsequent reconstruction. The “Chapels and Churches” walk takes in the wooded slope of Calvary Hill. A Way of the Cross dating from the 18th century is located there. Another route is the panoramic circular trail, which leads from the historic properties of the old town into the mountain forest.

Rafting, River Routes and Tours

The Rafting Trail lets you learn about Wolfratshausen and rafting. At the Kastenmühl weir, the fish ladder’s distinctive design allows fish to reach their spawning grounds. Passenger raft trips depart from Wolfratshausen-Weidach and travel along the Loisach and Isar rivers to Munich. The season is listed as daily trips from 1 May to mid-September. Check current operating arrangements and availability before making plans. Wolfratshausen is the starting and return point for a multi-day cycling tour: the route follows the Loisach upstream, goes around the Zugspitze and returns to the rafting town downstream along the Isar. Route conditions can change; check the current route before setting off.

Routes in the wider Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen destination

The easy, 3.34-kilometre Loisach Trail runs through Wolfratshausen as part of the wider Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen destination. It follows the Loisach past traces of rafting, the Kastenmühl weir and the raft landing; the stated walking time is 49 minutes. Another example is the MeinBankerl Trail, which starts in Wolfratshausen’s old town and covers around six kilometres, taking you to familiar filming locations from the TV series “Hubert und/ohne Staller”. A shorter route of around four kilometres is also available. If you would like to use an app when planning, check its availability in advance. The destination also offers the Mountain Forest Adventure Trail: its 19 stations explore the importance of the forest ecosystem and invite you to experience the forest with all your senses.

Cultural Connections

Every three years, Wolfratshausen holds the Johanni Raft Procession in honour of St. John of Nepomuk, patron saint of bridges. Check the current event date when planning your visit. Another cultural connection is the small Japanese garden, gifted to Wolfratshausen by the citizens of its Japanese twin town, Iruma, to mark the town’s 1,000th anniversary as a sign of friendship.

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