Epfenhausen – Church, Chapel and Routes

Epfenhausen offers several specific points of interest for planning a trip: the parish church of the Assumption of Mary on Kirchberg, paths through the fields and Walburga Chapel, located farther west. Public transport on weekdays may also be relevant when planning your trip. The places, architectural history and dated events offer different insights into the village and its surroundings.

Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary on Kirchberg

The parish church of the Assumption of Mary stands on Kirchberg, at the western edge of Epfenhausen. From there, you can look out over the entire village. The church is also the starting point for a walk through the fields to Walburga Chapel, the former plague chapel, farther west. This connects views of the village with a route through the open countryside, without implying a specific walking time.

The interior also brings together a variety of art-historical elements. The Baroque furnishings include a late Baroque high altar and the altarpiece of the Assumption of Mary, created in 1738. They are joined by carved oak choir stalls and surviving fragments of Gothic frescoes. The sacristy contains remnants of a Gothic pointed-arch vault. The high altar and altarpiece reflect the Baroque design, while the fresco fragments and vault remnants preserve Gothic elements. Those interested in church architecture will therefore find more than a single architectural style here.

Walburga Chapel and contrasting views

Walburga Chapel, also known as the Plague Chapel, is situated on slightly elevated ground near Kaufering/Epfenhausen. It offers views of the countryside and mountains. The view from the chapel differs from that at Kirchberg: there, the village is in the foreground; here, the wider landscape takes centre stage. The walk through the fields from the parish church to the chapel links these two viewpoints.

A star pilgrimage also led to this destination. On May 28, 2025, at 6 p.m., the parish church in Epfenhausen was one of three starting points; participants walked from there across the fields to the chapel. This event has already taken place. If you are looking for a future pilgrimage, check local notices for the date and participation details.

Transport and routes for planning your trip

Public transport connects Epfenhausen, Untermühlhausen and Landsberg from Monday to Friday. Check the current timetable before travelling so that your plans match the departure times.

A guided cycling tour also once passed through Epfenhausen: on September 10, 2023, the tour went from Landsberg am Lech to Walleshausen and back, via Geretshausen and Walleshausen. The route used cycle paths and low-traffic roads. This dated example describes the route taken at the time, not a current or regularly scheduled offering. Check local event listings for current guided tours.

Church and chapel history in Penzing

The wider destination of Penzing has its own historical landmark: the Frauenkapelle, also known as the Field Chapel, stands on the southern edge of the village. It was built and endowed in 1722 by Simon Erhart, a priest in Bergen, and Johann Wiedemann, a wheelwright from Penzing. Lightning struck the chapel in 1806; it was not rebuilt due to a lack of funds. As of December 2022, the bell bearing the inscription “Johanns Windaman von Penzing 1723” was the only part of the chapel to survive.

The Catholic parish church of St. Martin in Penzing has a different architectural history: its core dates from the 15th century; it was extended and given a Baroque makeover around 1719.

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