A small Rococo church with frescoes by Matthäus Günther. Awarded the European Cultural Monument plaque. The altarpiece depicts Saint Leonard, John the Baptist and Bruno, the founder of the Carthusians.

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The pilgrimage church of the Scourged Savior on the Wies is considered one of the most famous and at the same time most beautiful Rococo churches in all of Germany. Built between 1745 and 1754 by Dominikus Zimmermann, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Every year, the Wieskirche attracts around a million visitors from all over the world. It is known for its elaborate stucco decorations and ceiling paintings, among other things. In the summer, concerts are also regularly held in the Wieskirche.

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1. Paterzell Yew Forest – Yew Forest Educational Trail loop from Paterzell

14.1km

03:54

250m

240m

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2. Tassilo Linden Tree and Yew Forest – Wessobrunn Monastery loop from Wessobrunn

6.39km

01:46

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wessobrunn Monastery – Sankt Mechtildis Chapel loop from Wessobrunn

26.2km

07:03

330m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 700 m

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Location: Wessobrunn, Weilheim-Schongau, Landkreis Weilheim-Schongau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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St. Leonhard Church in Kreuth

1. Paterzell Yew Forest – Yew Forest Educational Trail loop from Paterzell

2. Tassilo Linden Tree and Yew Forest – Wessobrunn Monastery loop from Wessobrunn

3. Wessobrunn Monastery – Sankt Mechtildis Chapel loop from Wessobrunn

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