Hallerndorf: Pilgrimages, Hiking and Breweries

If you are planning a trip to Hallerndorf, it helps to distinguish the town from the municipality it belongs to. The municipality of Hallerndorf lies where the Aisch flows into another river. The figure of six operating breweries also refers to Hallerndorf and its constituent villages. The pilgrimage days at nearby Kreuzberg and a specific hiking event in Hallerndorf in 2025 can also help you choose when to travel.

Pilgrimages at Kreuzberg

Kreuzberg near Hallerndorf has long been a pilgrimage destination. The important pilgrimage days include the Finding of the Cross in May and the Exaltation of the Cross in September. The Sacristans’ Association of the Archdiocese of Bamberg makes its traditional sacristans’ pilgrimage every year on the first Monday in June. The diocesan sports association DJK also holds an annual pilgrimage to Kreuzberg. More than 500 athletes from across the diocese take part each year.

These dates offer different points of reference: the two important pilgrimage days fall in May and September, while the sacristans’ pilgrimage takes place on the first Monday in June. The DJK pilgrimage is also held annually. If you would like to plan your trip around a particular occasion, check the dates of the event in question.

Breweries and beer cellars

Six breweries operate in Hallerndorf and its constituent villages. This figure applies to the municipality, not just the town of Hallerndorf. If visiting a brewery is important to your plans, contact it directly. A 2013 publication lists three beer cellars below Kreuzberg Church: Brauhaus am Kreuzberg, Lieberth Keller and Rittmayer Kreuzbergkeller. For current dining and visiting options at these beer cellars, please enquire directly.

Hiking at different scales

At the 39th International Volkswandertage in Hallerndorf in 2025, two-day hiking routes of six and eleven kilometres were offered. The longer route was five kilometres longer than the shorter one, allowing a direct comparison of the two distances offered at that edition of the event.

In the wider Forchheim travel destination, the Kulturerlebnis Fränkische Schweiz hiking trail connects pioneering cultural projects across the Forchheim district over more than 280 kilometres. This is a different scale from the routes at the 2025 Hallerndorf hiking days. Local trail conditions may change; check them before setting out.

More destinations in the wider Forchheim travel destination

In the wider Forchheim travel destination, Wiesenthau Castle is privately owned and used for hospitality. Visits are possible by prior arrangement; confirm the arrangements before you arrive. The ruins of Neideck and Neideck Archaeological Park are accessible at any time. Follow the local safety and nature conservation notices there. The arrangements differ for planning purposes: visits to the castle are by prior arrangement, while the ruins and park are accessible at any time.

Discover more destinations: Effeltrich, Wiesenthau, Weißenohe, Kirchehrenbach, Gräfenberg, Hiltpoltstein, Igensdorf, Egloffstein.

Return to the wider travel overview: Forchheim.