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St. Veit Chapel on Veitsberg
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St. Veit Chapel on Veitsberg
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St. Veit Chapel on Veitsberg
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Jenni
July 10, 2017
Hiking
People in the area have always known where it's beautiful. The Celts use the Vitusberg as a sacrificial site before it became a hilltop settlement. You are standing on a …
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•Anne
November 4, 2018
Hiking
The St. Veit chapel (Vitus, he is one of the 14 helpers in need) dates from the middle of the 16th century and originally belonged to Ebensfeld, but was assigned to the newly founded parish of Kleukheim in 1625. In 1717-1719 the master mason A. Reinthaler built the existing building according to the plans of Johann Dientzenhofer. The builder was Prince-Bishop Franz Graf von Schönborn.
The St. Veit Chapel is embedded in an ancient linden grove, the only closed group of linden trees in Europe, and is a testament to an ancient settlement continuity in the Obermaing area.
The St. Veit Chapel is embedded in an ancient linden grove, the only closed group of linden trees in Europe, and is a testament to an ancient settlement continuity in the Obermaing area.
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•Markus ✌️
November 10, 2020
Mountain biking
A beautiful excursion destination whether on foot or by mountain bike. The view is amazing. Great visibility if the weather is good
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Elevation 450 m
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