The Gertraudis chapel on the Hundsrück near Gerolzhofen dates from around 1700 and probably had a previous building. However, due to the lack of meaningful sources, the early history of the chapel remains incomplete and sometimes even contradictory. After the chapel threatened to fall into disrepair, it was renovated by a community initiative and is now a jewel that invites visitors to prayer and contemplation.

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February 2, 2022

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Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, (also: of Karlburg) was a daughter of Pepin the Elder and Itta of Nivelles. When her mother died in 652, she became head of the monastery …

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August 21, 2020

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Very nice view and lots of seating around the chapel

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1. St. Gertrude's Chapel – Bench and Wild Bee Hotel loop from Gerolzhofen

11.2km

03:00

140m

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2. Stollberg Hill – Stollburg Ruins loop from Gerolzhofen

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05:13

400m

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3. Gerolzhofen Old Town Hall – St. Gertrude's Chapel loop from Dolinen im Mahlholz

11.1km

02:59

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 250 m

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Location: Gerolzhofen, Landkreis Schweinfurt, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. St. Gertrude's Chapel – Bench and Wild Bee Hotel loop from Gerolzhofen

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