Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 80 out of 87 cyclists
Location: Walburg, Hagenau-Weißenburg, Alsace, France
The Abbey Church of Sainte-Walburge is one of the architectural gems of the Grand Est region. It bears witness to nearly nine centuries of history. Founded in the 7th century, this imposing church boasts a Gothic style. Its interior features remarkable stained-glass windows. A former spiritual and cultural center, it remains a must-see for history and heritage enthusiasts. Nestled in a lush green setting, it invites contemplation and discovery.
March 20, 2025
The Benedictine monastery of Saint Walburga was founded at the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries and dissolved in 1790.
Nothing of the original hermitage remains. All that remains of the early 12th-century church are the nave walls, made of quarried sandstone and without a visible foundation. Abbot Burkhard von Müllenheim had the brick choir rebuilt starting in 1456.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Sankt_Walburga_(Walbourg)
July 23, 2023
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