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Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

St. Gertrude's Chapel

Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

St. Gertrude's Chapel

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St. Gertrude's Chapel

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Mountain biking

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

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February 2, 2022

Hiking

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

Hiking

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

11.1km

02:59

140m

140m

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

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Bench and Wild Bee Hotel – Gerolzhofen Old Town Hall loop from Dolinen im Mahlholz

11.1km

02:59

130m

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

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#3.

St. Gertrude's Chapel – Kapellberg loop from Gerolzhofen

3.60km

00:57

40m

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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