The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Hollenbach

Plenty on offer for kids. Recommended

On a pilgrimage to (Nieder)Schönenfeld in 1691, 15-year-old Wilhelm Gastl became a particular admirer of the Mother of God. He therefore glued a devotional image of the Mother of God of Ettal onto a wooden board and attached it to a stately oak tree on the footpath from Aichach to the pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard in Inchenhofen in the spring of 1692. This image was venerated by many pilgrims and other people who passed by. A small wooden roof and a kneeler were soon erected in front of the image. Then Georg Planck, a farmer from Froschham, built a small wooden hut around the oak tree, where Wilhelm Gastl lived like a hermit. In 1696, construction of a brick chapel began. The delicate stucco was made by Matthias Lotter from Sirchenried in 1723. After a woman from Höchstädt was healed in 1699, pilgrims came from far and wide to the oak chapel. There are 271 Maria Eich. Records from 1698 to 1713 in several miracle books. The flourishing pilgrimage was abruptly interrupted as a result of secularization. However, a farmer from Oberbernbach bought the chapel and saved it from demolition. Today Maria Aich is once again enjoying great popularity. May devotions are celebrated in May. Once a year a supplication procession takes place from Oberbernbach to the chapel.

The Silberbrünnel near Hollenbach, also known as Silberbrünnl, is an idyllic hillside and spring moor in the Bernbach Forest near Motzenhofen, a district of the municipality of Hollenbach in the Aichach-Friedberg district. It owes its name to the mica-containing sediments in the stream bed, which shimmer silver in the sunlight.  Nature reserve: The area has been under landscape protection since 1971 in order to preserve the unique flora and fauna. Rare plant species can be found here, such as the orchid, a type of orchid, the butterwort, a carnivorous plant, the marsh iris, the Turk's cap lily, the Siberian iris and the cotton grass with its strikingly fluffy white seed heads. The sundew, another carnivorous plant, can also be found here.  Hiking and relaxation: The Silberbrünnel is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Various hiking trails lead through the area and offer insights into the diverse nature. A recommended route is the circular hike over the Silberbrünnel, which offers both city impressions of St. Georgen and impressions of the surrounding forest and nature.  Getting there: The Silberbrünnel is easily accessible from Hollenbach. Parking is available at the large solar field near Oberbernbach. From there, signposted paths lead to the Silberbrünnel.  Information for visitors: In order to protect the sensitive nature, visitors should stay on the designated paths and be considerate of the flora and fauna. The area is a valuable biotope, the preservation of which depends on responsible behavior.  The Silberbrünnel near Hollenbach therefore offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of nature in Bavaria.

On a pilgrimage to (Nieder)Schönenfeld in 1691, 15-year-old Wilhelm Gastl became a particular admirer of the Mother of God. He therefore glued a devotional image of the Mother of God of Ettal onto a wooden board and hung it on the footpath from Aichach to Wall in the spring of 1692. View of the interior. This image was venerated by many pilgrims and other people who passed by. A small wooden roof and a kneeler were soon erected in front of the image. Then Georg Planck, a farmer from Froschham, built a small wooden hut around the oak tree, where Wilhelm Gastl lived like a hermit. In 1696, construction of a brick chapel began. The delicate stucco was made by Matthias Lotter from Sirchenried in 1723. After a woman from Höchstädt was healed in 1699, pilgrims came from far and wide to the Eichkapelle. 271 records from 1698 to 1713 are recorded in several miracle books. The flourishing pilgrimage was abruptly interrupted as a result of secularization. However, a farmer from Oberbernbach bought the chapel and saved it from demolition. Today, Maria Aich is once again enjoying great popularity. May devotions are celebrated in May. Once a year, a supplication procession takes place from Oberbernbach to the chapel.

The adventure trail invites you to learn more about the animals and plants of the forest with information boards, games and puzzles.

The Eichkapelle, built in 1698, has a replica of the Ettal Madonna with the miraculous image inserted in the high altar. On the left wall there are death boards and on the right wall there are Stations of the Cross boards.

Two benches outside.

The cross stands on a very beautiful stretch of the road. It invites you to linger, unfortunately there is no bench.