The Magdalene Chapel, built in the 15th century, is located on the Kapellenberg, a hill away from the town center by the cemetery. It is the burial church of the pilgrim to St. James and patron saint of Baunach, Victor Überkum, and was a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Today it is part of the Franconian Way of St. James. It is a must-see.

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July 20, 2025

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The 15th-century Magdalene Chapel in Baunach is located on Kapellenberg, a hill off the town center near the cemetery. It is the burial church of Victor Überkum (died around 1440), the pilgrim to St. James and patron saint of Baunach, and has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Today, it is part of the Franconian Way of St. James.

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May 11, 2020

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The Magdalen chapel goes back to a foundation of the Überkum. According to legend, he was a wagoner, and it is more likely that he was a member of a …

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