Pfaffenwinkel, Geographic region in Germany
Pfaffenwinkel is a region south of Munich with gentle rolling hills, lakes, and forests. It stretches between Lake Starnberg and the Alps, dotted with small villages and churches that shape the landscape.
Monks settled here early and built monasteries that shaped the region for centuries. These foundations made the area an important center of faith and culture in Bavaria.
The region's name comes from the many monasteries established by monks in earlier times. Today, church towers rise from villages throughout the area and shape how the landscape looks.
The region is easy to reach from Munich and is best explored by car or bike. Walking trails run through the landscape and connect villages, churches, and lakes.
A striking monument from space exploration history, the Raisting earth station, sits in the middle of rural farmland and marks innovations from the 20th century. This unexpected technical structure connects the old cultural region in a surprising way to modern history.
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