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St. Walburga
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Joschi
April 18, 2026
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This pilgrimage chapel was first mentioned in documents in the 14th century and stands on the high plateau of the mountain, to which a modern bronze statue of the patron …
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Joschi
April 18, 2026
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The St. Walpurgis pilgrimage chapel is located in Kirchehrenbach (district St. Walpurgis) in the Upper Franconian district of Forchheim and not in "Ehrenberg". The chapel is situated at an altitude …
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Joschi
April 18, 2026
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The St.-Walburgis-Kapelle on the Walberla plateau (more precisely: the Ehrenbürg) is a well-known landmark in the Franconian Jura.
The chapel is located on the northern point of the plateau, the so-called Walberla (approx. 514 m), which is part of the Ehrenbürg massif (up to 532 m) in the Forchheim district.
The place is dedicated to Saint Walburga, a Benedictine abbess from the 8th century, who is considered a patron saint against plague, distress, and for farmers.
Traditionally, the Walberlafest takes place at the beginning of May (around May 1st), one of the oldest mountain festivals in Germany.
The chapel is located on the northern point of the plateau, the so-called Walberla (approx. 514 m), which is part of the Ehrenbürg massif (up to 532 m) in the Forchheim district.
The place is dedicated to Saint Walburga, a Benedictine abbess from the 8th century, who is considered a patron saint against plague, distress, and for farmers.
Traditionally, the Walberlafest takes place at the beginning of May (around May 1st), one of the oldest mountain festivals in Germany.
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