Hallerndorf: Pilgrimage Traditions, Breweries and Hiking

The municipality of Hallerndorf lies where the Aisch flows into the Regnitz. Nearby, Kreuzberg has long been a pilgrimage destination; six breweries operate in Hallerndorf and its constituent communities. Pilgrimages, breweries and hiking offer different ways to enjoy a stay here.

Pilgrimage Traditions at Kreuzberg

Important pilgrimage days at Kreuzberg include the Finding of the Cross in May and the Exaltation of the Cross in September. These recurring occasions take place in different months. If you want to plan your trip around a particular pilgrimage, check the specific event dates.

The traditional Mesner pilgrimage also takes place in June: Every year, on the first Monday of the month, the Mesner association of the Archdiocese of Bamberg makes a pilgrimage to Kreuzberg. The diocesan sports association DJK also organizes an annual pilgrimage there. According to participant figures, more than 500 athletes from across the diocese take part each year. The pilgrimage occasions mentioned are therefore spread across several dates and organized by different groups.

Breweries in Hallerndorf

Six breweries operate in Hallerndorf and its constituent communities. A publication from 2013 also lists three beer cellars below Kreuzberg Church: Brauhaus am Kreuzberg, Lieberth Keller and Rittmayer Kreuzbergkeller. The information refers to different areas: the breweries are listed for the municipality and its constituent communities, while the three beer cellars are located below the church. If you are planning to visit a brewery, check directly with the establishment about the options available.

Hiking: Event and Cultural Hiking Trail

At Hallerndorf’s 39th International Folk Hiking Days in 2025, two-day hiking routes of six and eleven kilometres were offered. These distances apply only to that particular edition. If you are planning to take part in a later event, check its dates. The difference between the routes is five kilometres. This lets you compare the shorter and longer route and decide which distance you prefer for your plans.

In the wider Forchheim destination, the Kulturerlebnis Fränkische Schweiz hiking trail links landmark cultural projects across Forchheim district over more than 280 kilometres. The two hiking options differ in scale and scope: one comprises routes offered as part of a specific Hallerndorf event, while the other is a longer cultural hiking trail in Forchheim district. This lets you distinguish between a hiking event held at a specific time and a trail that connects cultural sites.

More Cultural Destinations in the Wider Forchheim Destination

Wiesenthau Castle is privately owned, used as a restaurant and available to visit by prior arrangement. Arrange your visit before travelling. Neideck Castle Ruins and the Neideck Archaeological Park are accessible at any time; follow the safety and nature conservation notices on site. These destinations are part of the wider Forchheim destination.

Discover more destinations: Unterleinleiter, Langensendelbach, Eggolsheim, Pretzfeld, Gosberg, Hausen, Gößweinstein, Ebermannstadt.

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