St. Gangolf Neudenau

St. Gangolf is a Romanesque church in Neudenau featuring a southwest tower with three tiers marked by exterior cornices and a nave extending roughly 11 meters (37 feet). The building displays characteristic simple forms and proportions typical of Romanesque design.

The building was first documented in 1276 and served as the parish church of Deitingen village for centuries. Around 1400 it was abandoned before later restoration work brought it back into use.

Medieval wall paintings from the 14th and 15th centuries decorate the chancel, depicting the Last Judgment and various martyr representations.

The church is open on select afternoons during the warmer months of April through mid-September. Guided visits can be arranged in advance for those interested in learning more about the site.

The entrance door is decorated with numerous horseshoes left by pilgrims who arrive on horseback, a tradition connected to routes that began centuries ago. Modern riders continue this custom with annual processions through the region.

Location: Neudenau

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 49.28980,9.28480

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21