Annaberg

Annaberg is a pilgrimage site and monument ensemble with several buildings spread across its grounds. The complex includes St. Anna Church, a Lourdes Grotto, a Loretto Chapel, and a hermit's dwelling that together form an integrated sanctuary.

A wooden chapel was first built in 1656 at the request of Pfalzgraf Christian August, but was soon replaced by stone structures. Additional sanctuaries were added over subsequent centuries to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims.

The site draws pilgrims who come to pray and view the religious artworks displayed throughout the grounds. The chapels and grottoes reflect a tradition of folk devotion that has been practiced here for centuries.

The site is reachable via marked pathways through central Sulzbach-Rosenberg and is accessible during daylight hours year-round. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the terrain slopes and the various chapels sit at different elevations.

The church preserves a 1956 fresco titled 'Salve Regina' showing Maria with angels, painted in Neobaroque style by Josef Wittmann. This artwork was a modern addition to the older sanctuaries and shows how the site continued to gain spiritual significance.

Location: Sulzbach-Rosenberg

GPS coordinates: 49.50370,11.75720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21