Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz is a nature reserve located north of Munich, spanning over 600 hectares across the municipalities of Eching, Garching, and Oberschleißheim. This region is characterized by its varied landscape, part of the Munich gravel plain, featuring a mosaic of dense and sparse pine forests, heath meadows, and open gravel areas. Significant natural features like Hollerner See and Echinger See, along with the "Kastner Grube," contribute to a diverse environment suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking,…
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riders
28.6km
02:07
110m
110m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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32.9km
01:41
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110m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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30.6km
01:39
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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326
riders
53.6km
03:21
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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23.1km
01:27
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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53.1km
03:07
130m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.1
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129
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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871
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3.85km
00:59
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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70
hikers
13.7km
03:29
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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107
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6.25km
01:35
10m
10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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4.6
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249
riders
41.3km
01:36
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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84
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Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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73
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48.4km
01:52
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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37
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30.0km
01:13
90m
90m
Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.7
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116
riders
73.4km
04:14
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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33
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38.3km
02:18
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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36
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Easy mountain bike ride.

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34
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24.4km
01:18
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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137
runners
3.88km
00:24
20m
20m
Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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87
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

58
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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4.96km
00:31
10m
10m
Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The park features 14 routes with an average rating of 4.49 stars from more than 296,000 visitors. These activities utilize the park's diverse landscape of forests, heath meadows, and gravel plains.
The park provides accessible paths suitable for touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Many routes feature mostly paved or compacted gravel surfaces, accommodating various bike types. Guides like Traffic-free bike rides around Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz offer specific route suggestions.
Yes, Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz offers a network of hiking trails with varying difficulty levels. Options range from easy walks around lakes like Hollerner See to paths through tranquil forest and heath areas. The Hiking around Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz guide provides more details.
Yes, the park includes routes suitable for families. For hikers, the Family-friendly hikes around Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz guide highlights appropriate options. Many cycling paths also have minimal elevation changes, making them accessible for various fitness levels.
The park is characterized by dense and sparse pine forests, heath meadows, and open gravel areas. Significant natural features include Hollerner See and Echinger See, as well as the 'Kastner Grube,' a former gravel extraction site now rich in diverse biotopes. The area is also a protected habitat for rare animal and plant species.
Yes, there are dog-friendly options available within the park. The Dog-friendly hikes around Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz guide provides specific routes where dogs are welcome.
Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz is a popular destination, with more than 272,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the park have an average rating of 4.49 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
The area holds historical significance, featuring ancient fields and Bronze Age burial mounds. The preserved St. Martin church, the only remaining structure of the abandoned medieval village of Mallertshofen, also adds a cultural dimension to the park.
Yes, the well-maintained and easily accessible paths within the park are suitable for jogging. The varied terrain and natural scenery provide an engaging environment for runners. Specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz guide.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Traffic-free bike rides, Family-friendly hikes, General hiking, Road Cycling Routes, and Running Trails.
The park can be accessed via public transport. Komoot offers a guide specifically for Hikes from bus stations around Natural Park Mallertshofer Holz, which provides information on routes starting from public transport stops.
The Heideflächenverein Münchener Norden e.V. is actively involved in the care and development of the nature reserve. Their official website is heideflaechenverein.de, which provides information related to the park's care and activities.

