Wielenbach: Chapels, the Ammer and the Pfaffenwinkel

Chapel Tour and Local History

On its return to Weilheim, the “Chapel Tour” cycling route passes through Haunshofen and Wielenbach. Along the way, it offers small and large churches and chapels to discover. The chapels are therefore not just individual buildings along the route; they give the cycling tour a clear theme. If you like to combine your holiday days with a cultural discovery, this is a practical starting point for your plans.

At the southern entrance to the village, St. Peter’s Chapel was rebuilt in 1716, according to accounts by Eisvogl, the Weilheim parish priest. The Ammer Chapel, dedicated to the “Holy Trinity”, stands on the Ammer and is a votive chapel dating from the Thirty Years’ War. The Hardt Chapel is also part of the municipality’s character: it is nestled in the landscape of Wielenbach. The chapels offer different points of interest—from the recorded building history of St. Peter’s Chapel and the historical background of the Ammer Chapel to the landscape setting of the Hardt Chapel.

Landscape and Tradition in the Municipality

About one third of the municipal area east of the Munich–Garmisch-Partenkirchen railway line lies within the “Hardt Landscape” landscape conservation area and the “Eberfing Drumlin Fields”. A small part of the municipal area also belongs to the “Hardt” nature reserve. These protected landscapes complement the chapels with a focus on nature and landscape.

The traditional ox race takes place every four years in Haunshofen, a district of Wielenbach. Alongside the historical and landscape-related themes, this recurring event is also part of the municipality’s character. The information about the chapels, protected areas and ox race relates to different aspects of Wielenbach—local history, landscape and living tradition.

More Facets of Weilheim-Schongau

The wider Weilheim-Schongau destination is in the Pfaffenwinkel travel region. At district level, it is bordered by the Lech to the west; the Ammer flows through its central area, and the Loisach runs along its eastern boundary. The municipality of Wielenbach is part of this larger regional setting, whose landscapes and culture offer further topics to explore during a stay.

Cultural destinations include the Wieskirche near Steingaden. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and was built by Dominikus Zimmermann between 1745 and 1754. Church services, summer concerts and quiet contemplation are among the reasons to visit; dates may vary. A different focus is offered by the approximately five-kilometre Erdfunkstelle hiking trail: it begins at Raisting station and follows a circular route through the satellite earth station, past large satellite dishes and the Radom industrial monument with its historic Antenna 1. Trail conditions may vary. The Penzberg Mining Museum preserves the memory of the local pitch coal mine, which operated from 1796 to 1966, and offers multilingual guided tours for international visitors, families and school groups.

Choose a Holiday Apartment to Suit Your Travel Plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Wielenbach, you can first decide whether the local chapel tour, the history of the chapels and the municipality’s landscape should be the focus of your stay. If you would also like to include regional cultural attractions, the Wieskirche and the Mining Museum offer other historical perspectives; the hiking trail near Raisting adds a route through the satellite earth station to the mix.

Discover more destinations: Huglfing, Peiting, Pähl, Eberfing, Rottenbuch, Raisting, Peißenberg, Bernbeuren

To the overview of the wider destination: Weilheim-Schongau.