Experience the historical church tour in Breitenbach on August 24th!
Experience a church tour in Breitenbach with former mayor Ludwig Scheurich on August 24, 2025. Afterwards, enjoy a social get-together.

Experience the historical church tour in Breitenbach on August 24th!
On Sunday, August 24th, 2025, there will be a special one in BreitenbachChurch leadershipto which all interested parties are cordially invited. The tour begins at 3:00 p.m. in the historicBreitenbach Church, led by former mayor Ludwig Scheurich, who will shine with his knowledge of local history. Participation is possible regardless of a hike, so everyone gets their money's worth.
What makes the Church of St. Wendelin and St. Nicholas so special? Loud vorder-odenwald.de It was built around 1741 and developed into a pilgrimage church that served the surrounding communities in honor of St. Wendelin. Despite its humble beginnings as part of a farming village that had only 120 inhabitants around 1741, the church's magnificent choir room is impressive, unusual for the time and especially for a small village.
Cultural treasure in the region
Breitenbach's history is marked by failed harvests and phenomena such as poverty and waves of disease. Over time, the village became deserted and the remaining farmers sold their farms to the Amorbach royal family. This broke the caves and converted the fields and meadows into a wildlife park. In 1842 the place was politically dissolved, but theChurchAs the only remaining building, it remains an important testimony to the past and has a high cultural and historical value for the Odenwald region.
After the tour, there is no shortage of cozy moments: Afterwards, visitors are invited to a cozy get-together where some delicious snacks and drinks are served. This is the ideal opportunity to chat and find out more about the historical surroundings.
Career prospects and local offers
In addition to the cultural highlight, there is also news from the region that is worth mentioning. The News from meine-news.de report job advertisements in the Elsenfeld market, which are looking for, among other things, a specialist employee for swimming pool companies and a childcare worker for the “Abenteuerland” kindergarten. If you are interested, you are well advised to contact Mr. Hefner and Ms. Kuhn directly.
Active participation in the church tour in Breitenbach is not only an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local history, but also offers the opportunity to find out about current job offers in the region. A trip into the past as well as a look into the future - there's really something to be said!